Senior Distribution Manager

Overview The Senior Distribution Manager role at the El Monte DC will provide overall coordination and operational leadership for a variety of distribution center functions such as Receiving, New Product Distribution, Inventory Control and Replenishment. This individual will plan for and mobilize the essential resources (people, equipment, systems) in order to consistently fulfill store operational requirements in support of sales objectives, as well as drive continuous improvement in operating capability across the responsible functions. Major Duties and Responsibilities (May include but not limited to the following) Manage a team of operating supervisors and floor leadership resources to execute daily operating requirements in assigned areas Assures adequate resources – staffing, equipment, is in place to support daily operating requirements. Oversees budgets and spending for labor, supplies and other operating expenses Analyzes daily performance of the DC in areas of responsibility to identify problem areas, trends and opportunities for improvement Identifies and drives a continuous process improvement plan for the key metrics in the responsible areas of the DC Assures operational SOP’s are developed, trained and followed for areas of responsibility Insures appropriate levels of training for DC associates Prepares for the daily MDI meeting and organizes and prioritizes daily problem solving activities Take direction from senior management and hold team accountable for meeting daily job requirements Coaches and develops direct reports and other employees to achieve top performance on their key metrics and to become effective leaders Identifies and drives completion of opportunities for continuous process improvement in the operation to reduce cost, reduce cycle time and improve service and quality and mobilizes resources to fully implement changes Partners with and works on cross-functional issues with merchandising, Inventory Control, store operations and other groups as needed to insure full support for overall WSS business objectives Communicates and reinforces company policies and standards Follow and model the WSS core values of Customer focus, Teamwork, Striving for excellence, Entrepreneurial spirit, Respect, Integrity, Open communication and Having fun Key Performance Metrics Daily Receiving %, UPH, Accuracy Picking UPH, Order Completion Distro % completion, UPH Inventory Accuracy and Cycle Count Completion 100% SOP compliance Injury rate Positive employee relations climate Requirements: College degree in business, supply chain, operations management or related area. Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently; the ability to speak Spanish is an asset. At least 4-5 years of mid-level leadership experience leading a workforce of 50 or more people in a related distribution center and/or supply chain operation. Warehouse concepts of inventory controls, product movement, order fulfillment Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems – High Jump and associated systems Strong PC skills - Excel, Word, Outlook or equivalent e-mail program. Ability to work with spreadsheets is critical. Provide feedback and coaching to the team members being supervised / recommend corrective action Able to lead major cross-functional projects insuring delivery of project objectives and effective use of resources Maintain excellent two-way communication with the rest of the management team and other DC employees in both verbal and written formats Ability to work collaboratively with business partners in Merchandising, Allocation, Inventory Control, Finance, Store Operations and other corporate support functions Perform advanced analysis on metrics, cost models, etc. to aid in problem solving and justification of investments Special Consideration given to: Applicants with 5 or more years’ experience in Distribution or line manufacturing operations. Applicants with Supply Chain certifications English/Spanish bi-lingual Knowledge or experience with Lean management concepts / Lean certifications Working Conditions The working environments may include warm / cold / dry / damp conditions that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position will include indoor, outdoor, office and warehouse environments. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship. WSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. WSS is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Created: 2025-10-02