Central Distribution Center Manager - Velux : Job Details

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future.From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations.Alongside the rest of our values, courage and mutual respect define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.The primary purpose of this position is to directly manage and develop the shipping and receiving staff and the day-to-day operations within the Distribution Center. Responsibilities include shipping/receiving VELUX products in the most cost effective and efficient manner, physical inventory, maintaining building and property, and direct supervision of staff.Primary Functions:

• Build and development of the local organization to have a motivated, loyal team who is able to work efficiently and effectively.
• Responsibility for all employee relations including selection, training, development, supervision, evaluation and safety.
• Capacity management of different resources including supervisors, shipping & receiving operatives, truck drivers, and administrative workers to ensure targets (KPIs) are reached.
• Close collaboration with inventory control department to ensure inventory holding allows effective operational flows.
• Drive continuous improvements and support daily problem solving to reach the targets within our KPIs (safety, quality, delivery and cost) for all processes inbound, outbound, regional DC replenishments and returns.
• Analyzes operating and delivery procedures, systems and schedules to identify potential efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Responsibility for annual budgeting of expenses and performance to budget of the DC.

Secondary Functions:

• Traveling to other Distribution Centers as needed.

Qualifications:

• An Associates Degree is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience in logistics supervision is preferred.
• Applied computer skills in MS Office is required. A working knowledge of SAP would be beneficial.
• Experience in physical inventory control processes is required.
• A working knowledge of RF Smart, data collection system, would be beneficial.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Willingness to take responsibility and ability to manage changes is critical.
• Focused on continuous improvement - applying Lean tools to drive service, quality and cost effectiveness throughout the distribution center.
• Must present a positive and professional appearance.
• Must possess an overall good work record and desire to work in a team environment.

Company Benefits:Our ambition of treating employees better than most other companies includes the challenging work environment we strive to create as well as the competitive benefit programs available to employees and their dependents upon joining the Company. Some of these include:

• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Prescription Drug Card Program
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Cancer Protection Plan
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Assistance Program
• Vacation Day Program
• Sick Day Program
• Service Recognition Program
• Performance Incentive Programs
• And Much More

Equal Opportunity EmployerVELUX is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.E-VerifyVELUX uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.