Director of Distribution - Loloi Rugs : Job Details

About Us

Loloi Rugs is a leading textile brand that designs and crafts rugs, pillows, and throws for the thoughtfully layered home. Family-owned and led since 2004, Loloi is growing more quickly than ever. To date, we've expanded our diverse team to hundreds of employees, invested in multiple distribution facilities, introduced thousands of products, and earned the respect and business of retailers and designers worldwide. A testament to our products and our team, Loloi has earned the ARTS Award for “Best Rug Manufacturer” in 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2023.

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About the Job

The Director of Distribution has full responsibility for the overall success of the facility including on-time shipping, inventory control, associate management and development, facility configuration to drive efficiencies, capacity planning, as well as inbound and outbound time performance.

If you have extensive experience leading distribution centers and enjoy fast-paced, challenging, and entrepreneurial work in a rapidly growing company, then we'd like to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Ensures the timely and cost-effective delivery of orders to meet or exceed our KPI's. Manage the flow of work through the facility (daily volume plan by area) to meet/exceed well-defined service level agreements (SLA).
• Partner with the wave team to ensure waving of orders supports SLA, and efficient workflow.
• Plans, directs, and controls inventory activities for all items in the warehouse. This includes oversight for the cycle count program, accuracy levels, and discrepancy reconciliation and reporting.
• Partners with the Director of Quality Control and QC team to ensure product standards are met and maintained across all categories.
• Increases management's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining managers; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing incentives; cultivating a climate for offering information and opinions and providing growth opportunities.
• Develops a strategic plan for the Distribution Center by studying technological and financial opportunities, presenting analysis, and recommending objectives.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by working closely with other departments within Loloi and accomplishing related results for the business' overall success.
• Capacity planning and forecasting.

Experience, Skills, & Ability Requirements

• While this is a management position with significant time spent in the office, distribution managers are expected to spend time daily on the floor, inspecting their departments, and communicating directly with employees in the workspace.
• Ability to stoop, stand, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others.
• This is a distribution position. The facility is not climate controlled and is subject to temperature changes in relation to the seasons.
• Dust and fibers are part of a warehouse environment. Loloi strives to maintain a clean, clear, and safe work environment and expects all employees to do their part in that effort.
• Loloi's rugs are made using various natural fibers, including wool, cotton, and jute. Associates will encounter these through the normal course of performing everyday job duties.
• Powered equipment is used throughout the distribution facility. Operation of this equipment may or may not be part of the job requirement, but associates must be aware of them in the immediate and surrounding work areas and maintain a safe environment.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field.
• 10 years or more experience in a related field.
• Thorough knowledge of distribution operations, preferably in textiles or similar industries.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• A culture of meritocracy that fosters ongoing growth opportunities
• A stable, growing family-owned company that looks after its employees

Loloi Rugs does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.