Assistant Distribution Center Manager (Inbound)

Scouting America is looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, highly dynamic, and team-oriented retail distribution environment. The ideal candidate is a qualified Manager with experience in Distribution/Warehouse Operations to lead a team consisting of associates performing picking, packing, and shipping in a distribution center. This person will manage the day-to-day operations to achieve operational success through development, employee engagement, and leadership mentoring. The right candidate is an experienced Supply Chain/Logistics leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions:

• Owns the assigned department and is responsible for its success through planning, managing, and maximizing all inventory functions.
• Effectively oversee the day-to-day inbound/inventory duties of the warehouse employees to ensure proper planning, delegation of work assignments, work prioritization, and labor allocation.
• Provides direct leadership in the management of KPIs, process improvement, space optimization, and supports timely throughput and inventory processing.
• Creates and implements productivity plans through forecast reviews, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other Leaders to load balance.
• Communicates frequently with leaders across the organization to discuss process improvements and ensure efficiency between departments.
• Determines and implements short-term and long-term objectives for all inbound processes across all shifts.
• Participates in recruiting to identify internal and external candidates for promotion and/or hire.
• Assists in producing staffing plans based on business volume, peak seasons, or sales events.
• Ensures an atmosphere of safety and respect for associates.
• Sets clear goals and expectations for direct reports while evaluating staff to provide feedback or corrective action as necessary.
• Mentors and develops warehouse staff.
• Leads large-scope projects with site and regional impact.

Education Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a warehouse environment
• 5+ years of experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive in identifying and planning short and long-term initiatives to meet deadlines and priorities. 
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other MS Suites
• The position requires frequent need to use decision-making skills, creativity, mentoring skills, presentation/teaching skills, and use of independent judgment and or independent action.

Scouting America is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.