Distribution Center Manager | Gaithersburg

***Albert Uster Imports Inc. is proud to offer a competitive performance-based bonus structure during employment. The monthly bonuses will be based on the achievement of key performance indicators and the overall performance of the business. ***

ABOUT THE ROLE

Albert Uster Imports is in search of a new Distribution Center Manager in our Gaithersburg Warehouse. The manager will manage all aspects of the warehouse and facility including Staffing Shipping Receiving Inventory Management Routine Good Distribution Practices (GDP) Compliance Management and Facilities Maintenance. They will evaluate and work toward cost reduction through increased efficiency and innovation and meet or exceed established budgets and metrics for all areas of the warehouse operation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the Distribution Center operation including the Companys Warehouse Management and Shipping Systems and will be responsible for the training and development of all DC Team Members. The Distribution Center Manager will communicate business changes and needs to all personnel and interfaces with other areas of the business as required. This position must support all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the warehouse and serve as the focal point of contact for all problem solving.

Note: This is a working manager role.

RESPONSIBILTIES

Transfer & Receiving & Shipping Operations (Primary Focus)

• Own and manage all inbound and outbound product transfers ensuring orders are accurately processed staged scanned verified and shipped within 48 hours of receipt obtaining approval for any required changes.
• Oversee daily receiving operations for all inbound transfers and purchase orders ensuring products are scanned put away and posted within 624 business hours
• Ensure all discrepancies (OS&D PO issues) are promptly identified documented and reported per established procedures.
• Manage customer returns according to company guidelines and ensure proper disposition.
• Serve as the main point of accountability for transfer accuracy receiving performance and shipping execution between distribution centers.

Order Fulfillment & Carrier Management

• Ensure all customer orders received before cutoff are picked scanned packed labeled and shipped same day following proper packaging standards and minimizing shipping errors through training and process controls.
• Oversee repacking relabeling and sample order preparation ensuring accuracy proper documentation and compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate closely with Customer Service common carriers (UPS FedEx) and LTL carriers (dry and refrigerated) to manage routing claims OS&D pickups late or mid-day sweeps and overall shipping performance.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of FedEx UPS international shipping requirements and freight carrier systems schedule daily pickups and proactively communicate volume trends to ensure on-time delivery.

Inventory & Stock Maintenance

• Oversee all inventory activities including restocking rotation (FEFO) lot tracking location accuracy re-barcoding cycle counts and physical inventories to maintain inventory accuracy within established budget guidelines.
• Ensure proper storage protection and inspection of inventory identify and report non-conforming overstocked or short-stocked products and coordinate adjustments or disposition (donation or disposal) with Purchasing.
• Actively participate in stock level reviews and perform weekly inspections to proactively address inventory issues.

Warehouse & Facility Management

• Manage overall warehouse operations to meet company standards seasonal business demands and budget targets (labor freight supplies) while adhering to the Companys Good Distribution Program (GDP) and always ensuring audit readiness.
• Maintain a secure clean safe and hygienic warehouse docks and building perimeter. Ensuring compliance with all governmental regulations food safety requirements and company policies.
• Conduct regular facility inspections coordinate corrective maintenance and oversee preventative maintenance programs for HVAC refrigeration pest control fire prevention and security systems to protect inventory and company assets.

Quality & Food Safety Management

• Implement and maintain Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) programs within the Distribution Center serving as the local subject matter expert on the Companys Food Safety Program.
• Partner with the Quality Team and participate in annual audits inspections and corrective actions as required.

Supply Ordering

• Ensure timely ordering and availability of all warehouse and packaging supplies including boxes tape pallets dry ice ice packs and other warehouse-related materials.
• Identify new packaging solutions to improve efficiency or reduce costs and audit packaging vendors including annual rate shopping.

People Management & Safety

• Recruit train schedule coach and develop warehouse personnel fostering teamwork accountability and a positive workplace culture aligned with company values.
• Evaluate performance provide documented feedback conduct staff meetings and manage disciplinary or termination actions as required.
• Ensure employee safety and emergency preparedness by enforcing safety procedures responding appropriately to workplace incidents and coordinating emergency or first-aid support when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

• 8 years of progressive warehouse or logistics experience with demonstrated leadership in shipping receiving and transfer operations within a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of modern warehousing techniques including logistics special handling/storage requirements and shipping alternatives
• Ability to lead motivate and supervise employees; Must have the ability to communicate both actively and pro-actively
• Ability to establish priorities work independently and proceed to objectives without supervision; Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems
• Physical requirements (lifting etc.): The ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to travel domestically as required
• Must be willing to work overtime holidays and weekends as workload dictates

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree
• Forklift certification or equivalent experience

SALARY RANGE

Albert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways AUI does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $75000 - $85000.

This role will be bonus eligible.

Based on your qualifications previous experience and transferrable skills the Company will determine at its sole discretion the salary offered.