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| Job ID: 14048954 |
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| Job Title: | Director Warehouse Optimization |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | 401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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| Job Description: |
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Fargo , ND or Maple Grove, MN or Charlotte, NC or Chicago, IL or Pewaukee, WI or Nashville, TN, or Kansas City, MO or Baltimore/DC area
Job Summary
Leads organizational warehouse strategies focused on improving the user experience and efficiency of Border States' logistics professionals. Focuses on key warehouse processes, systems, technologies, and equipment that will improve organizational safety, productivity, and accuracy in daily warehouse operations.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Leads the overall warehouse transformation roadmap for the organization focused on improving accuracy, efficiency, inventory utilization, material flow through our facilities, safety, and utilization of warehouse space.
Develops and implements strategies to optimize warehouse productivity and efficiency in the receiving, put away, and picking processes. Strategies to include but are not limited to warehouse slotting, bin management, warehouse taxonomy, cycle counting, inventory traceability and pick pathing.
Defines organizational warehouse best practices and standard operating procedures and works in collaboration with distribution leadership to drive standardization and adherence to defined best practices across the enterprise.
Leads enterprise strategy for warehouse technology including warehouse management systems (WMS), mobile/handheld technologies, slotting software, and automation equipment.
Collaborates closely with IT team to integrate warehouse technologies with existing systems for seamless operations.
Travels consistently to Border States branch locations to collaborate and align with distribution teams to gather feedback and help establish and modify organizational best practices in warehouse operations.
Analyzes user feedback and operational data in partnership with the Supply Chain Performance team to identify areas for improvement in warehouse user experience and productivity.
Implements initiatives to enhance the ergonomic design of warehouse workspaces and improve overall employee satisfaction.
Leads organizational slotting strategies to optimize inventory placement, reduce picking times, and minimize travel distances. Utilizes data analytics to continuously refine slotting strategies based on demand patterns, pick productivity levels, and inventory accuracy.
Leads overall asset strategy for warehouse equipment including wire machines, racking, automation equipment, etc. (excludes fleet assets such as forklifts).
Non-essential Functions
Attends supply chain industry and training events to understand current warehouse operations trends and strategies in and outside of the distribution industry.
Collaborates with other supply chain and warehouse operations leaders in industry including other distributors, vendors, and customers.
Other duties assigned by supervisor or designate.
Qualifications
Four-year degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent years of experience required.
MBA preferred.
7+ years of experience in supply chain or operations, with a focus on warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain strategies and inventory management required.
2+ years of experience in electrical distribution or an adjacent distribution industry preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading warehouse facilities and teams required. Experience working in a central distribution center environment preferred.
Demonstrated experience with Warehouse Management Systems, including implementation, daily operations and continues improvement preferred.
Proficiency in data analytics and BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SAP BusinessObjects required.
Excellent leadership abilities, with the capacity to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated experience in developing and executing training strategies to enhance employee performance and organizational capabilities.
Ability to read, write and speak in English required.
Skills and Abilities
Strategic ability to develop a clear vision with consideration to multiple inputs across the organization.
Strong knowledge of supply chain, operations, and financial systems.
Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead change.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills are preferred with the ability to effectively plan and organize.
Ability to collaborate and problem solve with other key stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with individuals of diverse experiences and backgrounds.
Physical Requirements
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%
Lift from Waist:
< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all
Lift from Floor:
< than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all
Carried for Distance:
< than 10 lbs. - Not at all
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Occasionally
Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
Crouching/Squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Not at all
Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occcasionally
Repetitive Motion (substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally
Trunk Rotation (movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
Handling (applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently
Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift) - Not at all
Desk Work (tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) - Frequently
Use of tools (safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging, and shipping parts) - Occasionally
Hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Occasionally
Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Frequently
Additional Information
This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion.... For full info follow application link.
EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY
Refer to ID 79209076 when applying |
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