Job Abstract

Summary
The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for, but not limited to, directing the daily activities of the Distribution Center, including managing staff and proper use of equipment, manpower, and the overall Distribution Center results. Responsible for annual budgeting, planning, and implementing operational initiatives, sales growth strategies, facility and equipment maintenance, safety, and security.

For the state of California  only, the pay range is $120,000 to $135,000, depending upon qualifications, experience and other considerations permitted by law.

What You’ll Do

• Must behave consistently with the Company’s Core Competencies, Polices, Procedures, guidelines, and focus on safety 
• Create and manage operational procedures to improve the efficiency of the DC. Ensures Distribution Center personnel are following policies, procedures, and guidelines 
• Participate in all aspects of hiring new employees. Recruit, train, assign, and direct work. Complete performance reviews, and disciplines and/or address complaints and resolves employee issues 
• Foster a culture and environment focused daily on employee safety and a safe work environment. Assume responsibility for the overall safety of personnel, company assets, material handling equipment, and the surrounding environment 
• Manage annual budgeting, planning, and implementing operational initiatives, and sales growth strategies 
• Manage the functions of departments in an orderly manner to achieve the highest possible levels of accuracy and productivity 
• Delegate operational duties to Assistant Manager and Supervisors 
• Maintain a cohesive work environment among employees and shifts in the Distribution Center 
• May fill in for various Distribution Center roles 
• Other duties as assigned 

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• High School or GED    
• 4+ years of management experience at a Distribution Center, Warehouse, or equivalent 
• Certified to operate all material handling equipment: forklift, Stand-Up Rider pallet Jack, Electric Reach Truck, and High-Reach Narrow-Aisle 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal and presentation skills are required 
• Knowledge and experience with Distribution Center material handling, inventory management, and transportation management required 
• Ability to perform short and long-range planning 
• Must be service oriented, self-motivated, dependable, possess excellent leadership skills, and customer service skills 
• Ability to perform various tasks on computers, including the use of Excel, Outlook, and Word is required 
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Distribution Center Management Software (WMS) or other systems in use at Distribution Centers 
• Ability to travel as needed 
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold  Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment Constantly – at least 51%
• Travels to offsite locations Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position  Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Constantly – at least 51%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds Constantly – at least 51%
• Up to 50 pounds Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Up to 75 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”