Distribution Center Manager (Heath, OH)

<strong>At Behr Paint, we strive to have all employees bring their best selves and their unique perspectives every day. We are a tight-knit family of fun, friendly, integrity focused individuals who work together in exciting and challenging ways to build and maintain our award-winning, industry-leading products and services, and to positively impact our customers and the communities in which we live and work.</strong>

Heath, Ohio

Behr Paint Company

<p><strong><em>Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR&reg;, KILZ&reg;, WHIZZ&reg; and E&amp;J&reg; brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and value.&nbsp;Behr Paint Company is a subsidiary of Masco Corporation.</em></strong></p> https://www.behr.com/consumer/

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Full time

Overview: <p dir="LTR"><strong>JOB SCOPE/ SUMMARY:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage and oversee the distribution of all products in a designated region</li> <li>Ensure timely delivery of goods within most service oriented and cost effective guidelines possible</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <br /> <p dir="LTR"><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Organize and manage facility operation and personnel of a regional warehouse, oversee daily inventory transactions, warehouse layout and picking sequence for products, including new items and ensure databases are regularly updated.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist in performing warehousing duties during course of day, including order pulling, forklift use and records processing work.&nbsp;</li> <li>Motivate, supervise, train and evaluate Distribution personnel in the performance of their duties.</li> <li>Research and establish carriers, in concert with Corporate Traffic approval, that serve satellite region, both outbound and <span class="WPJ2">intra/interstate.&nbsp;</span></li> <li>Coordinate all shipping and receiving functions with carrier account representatives, prepare monthly service reports, review carrier&rsquo;s monthly statements, review all late or outstanding invoices, approve payment for freight invoices and submit proposed rate changes to VP, Sr Transportation and Distribution.</li> <li>Coordinate all opening orders with appropriate management and departments.</li> <li>Direct scheduling of appointment times with corporate and Regional Sales Managers for customer warehouse stores, maintain schedules on file and change and reestablish routes if necessary.</li> <li>Maintain and monitor inventory levels of finished goods and sales aids, ensure proper inventory levels of finished products and coordinate and plan physical inventories, weekly cycle counts and product rotation.</li> <li>Interface with Regional Sales Managers, Sales Representatives, Inventory Control Manager, and Transportation and Distribution Operations Manager regarding preparing annual budget for regional warehouse expenses, recalls of defective products, new store setups, end caps, special buys and rollouts of new products.</li> <li>Establish and manage custom procedures for importing of goods into Canadian market and coordinate with custom brokers and Canadian custom officials to ensure the release of goods in a timely manner.</li> <li>Manage preventative maintenance, repairs of warehouse equipment, facility and invoicing actions; administer security practices, including implementation of Business Emergency Plan.</li> <li>Administer outbound freight movements, oversee inbound stock and approve distribution and shipping records showing receipt, transfer and distribution of products.</li> <li>Establish staffing requirements and coordinate personnel actions with VP, Human Resources; hire, counsel, discipline, and terminate employees as needed; administer related personnel and safety policies, records, and reports.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p dir="LTR"><strong>JOB QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <p dir="LTR"><strong><span class="WPJ2">EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Educational attainment equivalent to a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration</li> <li>Broad experience in warehouse operations, transportation, equipment operation, and employee supervision is required</li> </ul> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong><span class="WPJ2">KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES</span> RECOMMENDED FOR POSITION:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Broad knowledge of receiving, stock movement, inventory control, distribution practices and standard business practices</li> <li>Knowledge of Federal and State Department of Transportation and Environmental regulations</li> <li>Management principles, supervisory techniques, state or provincial labor laws</li> <li>Communication, budgeting and project management skills</li> <li>Ability to operate a forklift, reach truck, rider jack, wrapper machine, order picker and computer</li> </ul> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>STATUS:&nbsp; Exempt</strong></p> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR">#ZR</p> <p dir="LTR">DISTSJ</p>