SENIOR DISTRIBUTION MANAGER bei Ashley

Ashley, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has an immediate opening for a Distribution Center Senior Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the warehouse by implementing departmental objectives that meet the company’s strategic, competitive, and internal needs
while ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Retirement Benefits
• 401k Plan
• Employee Purchase Discounts of 30% or more
• Bonus Opportunity available 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the work of direct reports, including hiring, evaluating training, performance management, motivating,
  coaching, and developing goals and procedures to ensure the achievement of goals.
• Assist in preparing the annual operating budget and managing variance through financial statement analysis
• Provide cost control of all expenses, to include labor, supplies, maintenance, and utilities.
• Optimize the flow of products through the Distribution Center.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the facilities and equipment to maintain warehouse productivity, safety, and efficiency.
• Ensure clear communication between the warehouse and other operating departments, including store partnerships.
• Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous approvement within the DC.
• Demonstrate the company’s values in all aspects of their work performance.
•  Monitor and analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to address
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• 3-5 years of previous management experience in a distribution-oriented environment.
• High School Diploma is required
• Post-Secondary education preferred.
• Combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Effective decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to build high performing work teams.
• Direct and motivate subordinates in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ability to learn in house computer programs.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Values.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Periodic travel for DC Support and Meetings
• On-call 24/7 for emergencies.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.
• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs.

Ashley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Ashley does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.