DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION
Join our winning team at 1915 South as our Director of Distribution for the Covington DC. 1915 South owns and operates 41 Ashley stores and 4 distribution centers across the southeast. If you want to take your career to a new level of professional success with the #1 Furniture Brand in the world, complete an application with us today!
Job Responsibilities:
• Direct all day-to-day distribution center operations including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, loading, and returns processing
• Own throughput, on-time shipment, order accuracy, report performance against KPIs to executive leadership
• Develop and execute annual operating plans that support company growth, seasonal demand cycles, and new product launches
• Maximize cube utilization and slotting efficiency for building efficiency.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventory programs, and root-cause resolution of variances
• Manage receiving schedules, devanning labor plans coordination.
• Reduce concealed and handling damage through inspection protocols, packaging standards, and material handling training
• Oversee the repair/touch-up shop and disposition process for damaged, returned, and clearance merchandise to maximize recovery value
• Optimize route density, delivery windows, and customer communication to improve first-attempt delivery rates and satisfaction scores
• Lead and develop a team of operations managers, supervisors, and hourly associates across multiple shifts
• Build workforce plans that balance permanent and temporary labor against seasonal volume; manage recruiting, onboarding, and retention initiatives
• Establish performance standards, coaching cadences, and succession plans; foster a culture of accountability and engagement
• Own the distribution center operating budget, including labor, freight, equipment, and facility expenses
• Track and reduce cost-per-unit shipped and cost-per-delivery; identify and deliver measurable savings
• Justify and manage capital expenditures for racking, material handling equipment, and technology
• Champion a safety-first culture; ensure OSHA compliance, forklift certification programs, ergonomic lifting practices, and incident investigation follow-through
• Maintain facility, fleet, and equipment readiness through preventive maintenance programs and vendor management
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, and internal audit standards
• Drive process improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to eliminate waste and improve labor productivity
• Lead WMS/TMS enhancements, RF and automation initiatives, and integration with ERP and e-commerce platforms
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service, and IT to align operations with commercial priorities
