Job Description

Sage Parts is the world's largest supplier of GSE (Ground Support Equipment) and airport-related equipment replacement parts with operations in The United States, Canada, Chile, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Peru, South Africa, The Netherlands, and The United Kingdom. Sage Parts supplies replacement parts and accessories for all types and brands of GSE. Sage provides supply chain management, on site supply services, single source supply, logistics solutions, engineering solutions and other cost reduction programs.

Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Center Manager to become a part of our team. The DC Manager will be the main contact for management decisions within the operation. They will ensure compliance with all administrative policies, procedures, safety rules and government regulations. Below is a detailed list which includes, but is not limited to, the DC Manager’s basic job requirements, duties, responsibilities, and expectations.

A role as a Distribution Center Manager provides a chance to influence with a focus on safety, leadership, excellence, self-motivation, drive, collaboration, Innovative, problem-solving and teamwork. Create a positive work environment though real-time observation and specific, constructive and actionable feedback.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Distribution Center Manager manages the overall planning, organizing, and operations of the distribution center. Oversees all distribution functions, including facilities and maintenance, safety, order processing, picking, packaging, shipping, returns and receiving.
• Balances workloads as needs to achieve productivity and delivery goals for the center.
• Distribution Center Manager utilizes software, data and analytics to optimize operations, track productivity metrics, anticipate and resolve problems.
• Monitor Operation’s: Monitor the flow of work throughout the distribution center, investigating unusual delays, and/or problem areas, and then take appropriate action.
• Assure Communication: Coordinate activities and assure communication between departments, distribution centers and customers. Participate in and conduct a variety of meetings to coordinate distribution center activities, control processes, and to address problem areas.
• Plans, Objectives and Goals: Ensure all operating objectives, goals, and performance standards are communicated throughout the Operation. Hold all staff within the Operation accountable for meeting and/or exceeding these specific goals.
• Assist with preparing budgets and manage expenses with in the budget.
• Implement new distribution strategies to obtain profitability.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives and share best practices with team members, ensure regulatory compliance with company policy and procedures and meet OSHA standards.
• Work Schedules: Assure appropriate work schedules and staffing levels while reducing the incremental cost of utilizing overtime labor.
• Training Programs: Assure the availability of appropriate supervisory and employee training programs for both new and existing employees.
• Motivate and build teamwork, influence team members with an emphasis on driving results through accuracy and timeliness and regularly look for common ground that inspire collaborations among team members.
• Communicate and promote company expectations and culture through actions, verbal instructions and in writing to new and existing team members.
• Oversee and implement basic human resource functions within areas of responsibility. Interview qualified candidates and maintain staffing levels, hire and train new team members and prepare performance appraisals to develop and improve overall performance of team members. Reward and discipline team members on a timely basis.
• Safety and Housekeeping: Ensure that good housekeeping and safe operating procedures and practices are followed throughout the facility.
• Ability to use forklift.
• Manage additional projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS / REQUESTED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in management required
• Seven to Ten years’ operations management experience in the areas of warehousing, freight and logistics (domestic and international) is required
• Managerial experience within a multi-unit environment a plus
• Solid leadership ability with the capacity to problem solve through unexpected situations, goal and solution orientated
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with the ability to engage, drive and motivate others
• Knowledge of Epicor P21
• Project management experience plus
• Ability to travel
• Must be able to motivate and influence others
• Ability to multi task, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and implementations skills
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft office application

We stand behind our customers, products, and services as responsibility, support and continuous improvement are the key words which drive our work attitude. We also believe in work as an essential way to achieve success, and we aim to build a work environment which fosters individual growth and personal achievement for our employees through empowerment.

If our values match yours, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits Offered Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) plan, HC-FSA, DC-FSA, HAS, Paid time off, Holidays.

Sage Parts is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, creed, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, including, but not limited to, lactation, or any other characteristics protected by law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

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