ABC Stores is seeking an experienced Distribution Center (DC) Operations Manager to oversee and control all operations and the functions of the Distribution Department. Under the direction of the Director of Distribution, the DC Operations Manager will motivate our team of Supervisors to achieve positive results by focusing on efficiency, safety, leadership, excellence, self-motivation, problem solving and teamwork. The DC Operations Manager is responsible for professional development of the supervisor team and ensures collaboration efforts are a constant practice in achieving team goals. As part of the role, this position requires travel and oversight of multiple regional warehouse operations here on Oahu and other locations in Maui, Las Vegas and Guam.
- Helps ensure the distribution center operates at peak efficiency, with our stores satisfaction being the primary goal
- Helps develop, analyze, and utilize business analytics to maximize productivity, ensure efficient space utilization and slotting maximization
- Maximize the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of the flow of materials/inventories, from dock/port, receipt, and put away, through fulfillment, to maximize customer fill rates
- Helps develop, improve, and enforce warehousing Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) and operational systems by ensuring proper product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, shipping, and order fulfillment and delivery
- Help oversee daily operations, while controlling, managing inventory, and logistical expenses.
- Review and prepare workflows, space requirements/utilization, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and service standards/goals are met daily
- Maintain a safe and healthy workplace by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
- Provide employees timely and thorough performance feedback and resources for improvement
- Five years of progressive, industry related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Technical understanding of all distribution logistics in the retail distribution industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 required; ability to quickly learn Warehousing Management Systems (WMS) applications
- Exhibit strong leadership skills while maintaining and developing a team atmosphere and commitment to Safety
- Able to adequate reasoning to oversee the operations of a multi-million-dollar business
- Adequate skills in analytics, inventory management, and Customer Service
