Sales / Distribution Center Supervisor

• Manages and coordinates warehouse staff on all shipping operations to ensure adherence to established procedures
• Manages all warehouse/shipping activities to support sales, transportation, inventory control and customer service operations including, but not limited to receiving, storing, shipping materials, and necessary administrative requirements
• Reviews, analyzes, modifies, and implements efficient and effective department processes, policies, and procedures
• Ensures accurate and timely shipments and receipts
• Enforces established safety guidelines; promotes a safe workplace
• Organizes and maintains accurate records and metrics; audits as necessary
• Performs quarterly and/or annual physical inventories; provides inventory reports
• Establishes and maintains professional communication with vendors, customers and various company staff members
• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates and develops warehouse staff; manages schedules and workflow
• Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies/procedures and government regulations
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Must-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain Management. In lieu of degree, 10 years of supervisory experience in the distribution industry or plant/operations management is required
• 5-10 years of prior experience supervising employees at various organizational levels, operational management, and/or warehouse management
  
• Customer service focused attitude
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to meet the demands of the position; ability to build relationships
• Be a team player – willing to work for the improvement of the team and its goals
• Dependable
• Self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility and proactive problem-solving capabilities
• Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to make decisions in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and staff at various organizational levels
• Must be able to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information and records
• Sound financial, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral/written communication, presentation, and listening skills
• Must be able to operate a forklift and other related warehouse equipment

Nice-To-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:

• Strong knowledge and proficiency in data software: Microsoft Office Suite (required), CRM (preferably Salesforce.com), SAP (preferred)
• Understanding of the building materials environment (preferred)
• Familiarity and knowledge of company products (preferred)
• Knowledge of material management principles and practices as related to order and inventory management
• Demonstrated experience coaching, developing teams and individuals
  

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

• This job involves the following physical demands: Walking, standing, bending, stretching, using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, push, and lift items
• A large percentage of work time is spent in a warehouse where temperatures can range from cool to hot and noise level can be moderate to high
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone