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Work Schedule
Standard (MonFri)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Fluctuating Temps hot/cold Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery) Office Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc. Strong Odors (chemical lubricants biological products etc. WarehouseJob Description
Job Description
An experienced distribution manager is needed to drive the outbound shipping processes and teams for the Bridgewater NJ facility. The position will report to the Sr. Manager of Distribution. The successful candidate for this role is dynamic and possesses a track record as an effective communicator and uses a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
A day in the Life:
Manage outbound materials and shipments from thirdparty logistics storage facilities vendors partner sites and onsite operations.
Maintain efficient warehouse processes to optimize inventory management and workflow.
Partake in the corporate Control Substance Program (CSP) coordinator training.
Take the lead on site regulatory compliance activities and programs focused on DEA materials.
Ensure domestic and international shipments are following current the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulatory standards.
Collaborate crossfunctionally to optimize distribution activities accountability and ownership.
Communicate and engage with the team and warehouse leadership through daily management board meetings ensuring awareness of business activities and understand and address operational challenges that arise.
Support and maintain accurate metrics track trends and implement standard processes.
Coordinate the development and preparation of reports and other communication materials to keep management informed of the status of shipments cost and efficiency.
Facilitate strong working rapport between Inventory Control Warehouse teams Manufacturing Planning Procurement Finance Quality and Customer Service.
Partner with the Inventory Control Manager to analyze demand reports to adjust onsite safety stock levels as needed.
Analyze outbound volume reports to alert inventory control to stage storage locations to improve efficiency.
Provide leadership and management support to associates including coaching performance management development training issue resolution career development.
Take ownership of safety initiatives including incident investigations and reporting within the required timeframe. Participate in safety walkthroughs and continuous improvement activities.
Responsible to meet and maintain team and site performance metrics..
Develop implement and monitor all key functions related to shipping transactions to assure that they are accurate and timely.
Partner with IT to support systematic enhancements to drive efficiency.
Create and support SOPs to document and drive standardization of measurement and reporting.
Requirements:
- A bachelors degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Operations Management or a related area such as a bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of work experience with distribution and management.
- Proven experience in distribution and management.
- Extensive understanding of distribution and logistics principles procedures and effective strategies.
- Experience in developing and implementing SOPs.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
- Proficient in using ERP systems and software.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams.
- DEA Regulatory compliance knowledge is preferred.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a focus on process improvement.
- Strong leadership interpersonal skills and unquestioned integrity and trust.
- Excellent influence skills to impact change with peer roles and operations leaders throughout the cross functional teams.
- Strong doer who can see issues from multiple viewpoints and understand differing needs of all partners.
- Proficient business sense and team building skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to confidently present complex information to executive leaders.
- Results oriented metrics driven leader with a root cause countermeasure and continuous improvement approach.
- High level of proficiency with core inventory control skills.
- Advanced proficiency with software such as Excel Word Project PowerPoint etc.
Please note that this role requires working in an office traditional warehouse and chemical manufacturing setting. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided including safety glasses protection hivisibility outerwear and closedtoed footwear. Prolonged periods of sitting may be required and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs unaided is necessary.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
