Director of Distribution and Warehouse Operations
Ref: 587482-1
Sandy Springs, GA
$100,000
- Permanent
- Warehouse Efficiency Improvement
- Strategic Operations Management
- Regulatory Compliance Specialist
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
About the candidate:
This seasoned Director of Distribution and Warehouse Operations boasts over 20 years of industry experience across diverse sectors such as food, retail, consumer packaged goods, automotive, and manufacturing. Based in Sandy Springs, GA, the candidate has effectively managed multi-site operations and led sizable teams in roles that demand stringent compliance and operational efficiency. Their expertise spans WMS/ERP integration, Lean process optimization, and managing multi-million dollar P&L accounts, underlining a formidable blend of technical skills and strategic oversight. They are proficient in driving significant improvements in service levels, labor efficiency, and overall operational performance.
What makes them great?
- Operational Excellence: Achieved significant improvements such as a 20% increase in inventory accuracy and a 23% uplift in order fill rates through strategic planning and process redesign.
- Cost Reduction & Efficiency Gains: Spearheaded initiatives that led to notable reductions in operational costs, including a 9% cut in overtime and a 21% reduction in labor costs across several distribution centers.
- Strong Analytical Skills: Developed and utilized KPI dashboards effectively to track and enhance operations such as inventory turnover and replenishment performance which led to substantial improvements in operational metrics.
Areas of expertise
- Leadership in Warehouse & Distribution: Demonstrated experience in directing warehouse and distribution operations at the multi-site level, proficient in handling P&L ownership of up to $39M.
- Systems Implementation & Optimization: Skilled in the integration and utilization of WMS (Manhattan Associates PKMS), various ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), enhancing operational data management and analysis.
- Compliance & Safety Enhancement: Well-versed in regulatory compliance standards such as HACCP, OSHA, and DOT, ensuring rigorous adherence and implementing enhancements that lead to substantial cost savings.