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Distribution Center Manager – Dix, IL
Welcome to Explore Industries. We deliver happiness and a lifetime of backyard memories for families and friends.
A leading in-ground swimming pool manufacturer, Explore Industries is home to a strong portfolio of businesses and brands widely recognized as market leaders. Synonymous with quality and innovation, thousands of our products have been manufactured and distributed around the world making Explore Industries a thriving powerhouse in its field.
Explore Industries is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to provide strategic planning and day- to-day success for our Dix, IL, Logistic Operations Center.
The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for leading and providing direction to all functional departments at this location (Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, Warranty Service, and Operations / Logistics), and ensuring operational, plus financial performance goals are achieved.
The ideal Distribution Center Manager must have a passion for strategic planning, achieving business results, and enjoy building customer and colleague relationships.
Additional essential responsibilities of the Distribution Center Manager role include, but are not limited to:
Ensure all safety, regulatory, and compliance measures are met.
Foster a “customer-focused” culture through leading by example.
Manage the order to delivery process, including the customer service experience.
Select, lead, and develop a motivated and high performing team.
Direct the planning and assignment of work for most efficient use of resources.
Participate in annual budget preparation with full P&L responsibility for the branch location.
Coordinate with the Inventory Manager, Sales, and Manufacturing teams to minimize inventory holding and handling costs.
Oversee all of operations, partnering with corporate departments to implement procedures to determine stock items and inventory targets.
Confirm the completion of warranty work within region and prioritize technician workload.
Are you looking to expand your distribution, logistics, and leadership skills, plus be a part of an expanding team and develop a long-lasting career? This could be a great career for you!
Committed to ongoing growth, product and brand development, and team fulfillment across all areas of the business, we invite you to explore the possibilities.
Required Qualifications (We would like our talented Distribution Center Manager for this role to have at least these minimum skills & experience)
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent applicable experience.
3+ years’ experience within a warehousing or industrial distribution environment supporting a variety of internal and external customers.
2+ years’ experience with full P&L (Profit and loss) responsibilities.
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to engage, develop, and motivate a team
Experience meeting strict deadlines while identifying problems and driving solutions
Experience working with an ERP or Customer Management Systems (CRMs), (Business Central or Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
Preferred Skills for our Distribution Center Manager (We would be excited to hear from you if you also have the following experience)
Knowledge of industrial product lines such as pool and spa equipment, construction materials, plumbing/electrical supplies, or similar goods
Benefits
An opportunity to be part of a collaborative, encouraging environment where your contributions truly make a difference
Generous Paid Time-Off Package
Paid Holidays
401k with match
Optional Life and Disability Insurance
Optional Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Explore Industries offers a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits offerings. For more information about Explore Industries, to view the full job description, and to apply online, please visit our website at https://exploreindustries.com/our-company/careers/.
We look forward to speaking with you soon!
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
