Harrison and Star

Distribution Manager

Harrison and Star$80K — $85K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of eight years in distribution and project management, specifically in the POP/POS industry
  • Proficient in Excel, with skills in Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data organization
  • Experience with client and facility startups, knowledge of WMS and RF systems
  • Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with account teams to coordinate projects and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Manage P&L, focusing on forecasts and expense control.
  • Oversee inventory management processes for compliance and efficiency.
  • Plan and manage all project aspects, including staffing and supplies.
  • Drive quality assurance initiatives to meet client specifications.
  • Supervise kit pack-out and distribution for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2008 standards in operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Inclusive company culture promoting diversity and teamwork.
Full Job Description
Agency:
IMS

Job Function:
Logistics and Merchandising

Job Subfunction:
Warehousing

Job Description:

IMS is currently seeking a Distribution Manager to work in our Kenosha, WI distribution facility. The Distribution Manager is responsible for the proper handling, packaging and shipping of product to the customer. This position reports to a Sr. Distribution Manager and may be subject to a changing schedule based on current demand.

Primary Responsibilities Include, but not limited to:
  • Account service - work with account teams and Client project managers to plan projects, communicate details, submit estimates if needed, and ensure our understanding of the project meets clients expectations.
  • P&L responsibilities - aggressively manage monthly forecasts, monitor GP and tightly control expenses
  • Inventory management - aggressively manage process compliance in receiving, shipping and inventory control.
  • Project management - develop and manage all aspects of a project by planning staff, space, and supplies.
  • Quality assurance - key driver to guarantee quality meets or exceeds client's requirements.
  • Oversee kit pack-out and distribution - work with the team to deliver accurate, efficient, on-time pack-out at or under budget.
  • Comply with ISO 9001:2008 procedures - reinforce & continually work to improve standards
  • Project completion - oversee the close of a project which includes computer system work, facility clean-up, product put-away, and invoicing.
  • Staffing - assist in staff hiring, training, development, motivation, and performance against measurement. 10 - 50 direct reports (includes contracted labor)
  • Safety & OSHA - assure all employees follow Federal, State and OSHA requirements for safety and operations.


Success of the above will be strongly dependent upon the following:
  • Being a good communicator, team player, able and willing to inspire a team climate.
  • Having a hands-on management style with all employees.
  • Possessing strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Having strong knowledge of POS kit packing requirements.
  • Being pro-active in their thinking and planning; demonstrating the ability to think through issues, recognizing areas of potential concern or improvement and developing solutions.
  • Having the ability to professionally represent IMS in Client and vendor meetings.
  • Relying on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Leading and directing the work of others.


Experience/Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Familiarity with excel and intermediate skills to include (Pivot tables, vlookup, formatting, and data organizing)
  • Minimum of eight years of distribution and project management experience in the POP/POS industry.
  • Experience starting up new clients & facilities, working with WMS & RF and having Six Sigma experience is a plus.


IMS offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), a generous paid time off policy and more!

80,000.00 - 85,000.00 Annually

Omnicom's policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we're focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us-we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice

About Harrison and Star

Harrison and Star is a healthcare advertising agency that provides marketing and advertising services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company offers a range of services including brand strategy, creative development, digital marketing, and market research. Harrison and Star was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1986
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