8 years of experience in distribution and materials management
Deep knowledge of ERP/WMS materials and logistics processes
Strong stakeholder engagement skills across all organizational levels
Experience collaborating with commercial and customer-facing teams
Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams
Familiarity with kitting, VMI, or consignment programs
Experience in forecast-driven capacity and labor planning
Knowledge of the rail industry and railcar products and parts
Responsibilities
Lead distribution processes in collaboration with Commercial, Inventory Strategy, Engineering, and plant operations
Manage capacity, labor, and slotting plans based on demand forecasts
Ensure a safe workplace and maintain high-quality standards for processed orders
Oversee the receipt of materials and resolve vendor discrepancies
Facilitate the movement of materials to various stakeholders
Maintain inventory accuracy and execute stocking decisions
Implement kitting, VMI, and consignment programs effectively
Control packaging, logistics, and facility operations to minimize costs and hazards
Manage workforce compliance with HR standards and provide training
Utilize ERP and WMS systems for inventory and distribution management
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Retirement savings plan with company match
Opportunities for professional development and training
Paid time off and holiday leave
Employee discounts on products and services
Full Job Description
As the Distribution Center Director, you will oversee the Distribution Center Operations, impacting the aftermarket parts and components customers' experience by ensuring the fulfillment of orders that meet delivery, quality, and service standards. You will direct warehousing and logistics activities and coordinate all business functions supporting the planning and execution of customer shipments. Additionally, you will ensure that the distribution center operates in a safe, high-quality, and efficient manner, in compliance with legal, environmental, and company standards.
What you'll do:
Lead the distribution process partner with Commercial, Inventory Strategy, Engineering, and plant operations to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
Own capacity, labor, and slotting plans for the distribution center against a forward demand view, including regulatory compliance-driven surges, and partner with Commercial and Inventory Strategy to convert that view into inbound and staffing readiness.
Own a safe workplace and processed orders meet Trinity quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across all business processes
Own the proper receipt of purchased and transferred material, work vendor discrepancies to closure and provide inbound performance data (on-time versus original and recast dates, quality, shortages) to Inventory Strategy to drive supplier accountability.
Own the effective movement of material within the operation and to regional distribution centers, subcontract manufacturers, internal Trinity customers and external customers
Own inventory accuracy and integrity, including cycle count performance, location control, quality, and loss prevention, and execute Inventory Strategy's stocking and disposition decisions.
Execute kitting, VMI, and consignment programs, including kit build quality, lead time, and inventory traceability.
Maintain inventory and shipment control that support channel segregation, intercompany transfers, and audit-ready traceability
Plan and prioritize customer shipments, assuring the efficient picking and processing of orders.
Own packaging, logistics, and facility operations: package order cost-effective to avoid product damage through customer receipt, plan and schedule logistics services, control freight costs and process freight claims, and ensure the facility and equipment are properly specified, maintained, and operated to minimize hazards and cost.
Manage an effective workforce, assuring compliance with HR standards and providing effective training and development
Utilize and enhance the enterprise (ERP) and warehouse management (WMS) business systems for planning, execution and control of inventories, distribution processes and associated costs, and apply compliance scheduling, inventory, and fulfillment data to anticipate demand and drive decision.
How success is measured:
Safety: OSHA and DART rates
On-time shipment and fill rate
Order accuracy
Inventory accuracy (cycle count performance)
Receiving cycle time
Kit lead time
Freight cost per shipment
What you'll bring:
BS Business or equivalent degree
8 years' experience in distribution & materials management
Deep knowledge of ERP/WMS materials & logistics processes
Adept in effectively engaging with stakeholders at every level of the organization
Experience working closely with commercial/customer facing-teams
Experience leading/working in cross-functional teams
Experience with kitting, VMI, or consignment program
Experience with forecast-driven capacity and labor planning
Knowledge or rail industry and railcar products & parts
About Trinity Industries
Trinity Industries, Inc. is a diversified industrial company that owns market-leading businesses which provide products and services to the energy, transportation, chemical, and construction sectors. Trinity reports its financial results in five principal business segments: the Rail Group, the Railcar Leasing and Management Services Group, the Inland Barge Group, the Construction Products Group and the Energy Equipment Group. Trinity?s businesses provide industrial products and services ranging from railcars, barges, storage containers, and aggregates to highway products, structural wind towers, railcar parts, and railcar leasing and management services.
