Director of Warehousing & Logistics

The Warehouse & Logistics Director will be responsible for all aspects of the warehousing and logistical functions of the business. This role would report directly to the Executive leadership of the company and would have full control and responsibility for these functions with the goal of managing the entire order cycle to ensure complete customer satisfaction and maintain company profitability.

This position is a hands-on role that will require a significant investment in the development of processes and procedures, hiring and training the right staff, organizing the warehouse function, and helping the organization develop a world-class experience for our customers.

Department: Logistics

Reports to: Site Manager

We are proud to be an EEO employer, maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

 

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Please email your resume to: CPrice@mcp-mail.com

 

Supervisory Duties:

  • Manage staff of warehouse

  • Coordinate with direct reports to review all inventory needs and stock inventory

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services

  • Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers

  • Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency

  • Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, and process shipments

  • Resolve any arising problems or complaints

  • Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate warehouse workforce

  • Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets

  • Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements

  • Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

  • Prepare accurate reports for upper management

  • Plan and track the shipment of final products according to customer requirements

  • Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision

  • Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations

  • Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization

  • Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures

  • Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security

  • Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided

  • Proven working experience in a similar role

  • Record of successful distribution and logistics management

Required Skills & Abilities:

  • Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff

  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects

  • Knowledge of laws, regulations and ISO requirements

  • Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices

  • Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives

  • Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Strong decision making and problem-solving skills

  • Attention to detail


Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field such as Supply Chain or Business required. Graduate degree is preferred 

  • 7 + years of senior management experience preferably in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and stand for long periods of time

  • The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, and use repetitive motion

  • The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions, such as in a typical warehouse

  • This role can be physically demanding and requires the ability to lift up to fifty (50) Pounds