Distribution Center Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY: This position will play a critical role in managing key departments of DXL's Distribution Center while leading a team of supervisors and hourly associates in meeting production, quality, safety and budgetary goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead department in reaching its productivity, quality, safety, and budget goals
• Be a role model to the staff in adhering to and enforcing all company policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Work to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors and ensure an excellent customer service experience
• Collaborate closely with peers and other support teams such as HR, Facilities and Finance on staffing plans, schedules and performance levels
• Recommend and implement process changes that promote cross-functional initiatives within the Distribution Center and other areas of the company
• Responsible for team and individual development of supervisors including coaching, training, and mentoring, and conducting performance reviews
• Establish and manage yearly operational budgets in line with company goals; create and produce financial management reports
• Anticipate challenges based upon an understanding of the business and work with all levels of associates to improve department performance
• Track and report monthly on Key Performance indicators pertaining to the inventory
• Initiate, design and implement process improvement programs
• Design and produce reporting metrics
• Facilitate intra and inter-departmental meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain with 5-7 years experience preferred
• Management experience in a distribution center, supply-chain or related production environment required.
• Experience in budget planning and execution as well as the ability to control costs while meeting productivity and quality goals
• MS Office experience, including Word and Excel
• Experience with WMS's a plus, especially Manhattan WMi and Labor Management
• Bilingual in English and Portuguese and/or French Creole a plus

SKILLS:

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively within a collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Experience communicating with and presenting to all levels of management
• Experience interpreting and communicating analytics
• Ability to motivate and hold a team accountable
• Strong interpersonal skills including team building and conflict management
• Ability to identify problems and develop sustainable solutions quickly using analytical skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to see and convey the big picture to associates
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize department/function activities