DESIGN GROUP AMERICAS IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST GIFT PACKAGING COMPANY, PRODUCING PAPER, DÉCOR, CREATIVE PLAY AND DATED GOOD PRODUCTS FOR MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND BEYOND. WE TRANSFORM PAPER AND A WHOLE LOT MORE INTO PRODUCTS THAT HELP THE WORLD CELEBRATE LIFE’S SPECIAL OCCASIONS. WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE THE BEST RETAILERS AROUND THE GLOBE WITH A COMPLETE END-TO-END SERVICE FROM DESIGN TO DISTRIBUTION.
What can we offer you?
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and impact the Company,
- a fun work environment allowing your creativity to flourish and thrive,
- a comprehensive employee benefits package,
- flexibility,
- and so much more!
We are seeking an energetic Director of Distribution that is familiar with the shipping requirements of major retailers. This highly analytical person must be able to focus in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. This person will oversee our Shorewood, IL facility while ensuring a safe working environment for all employees. The facility is 500k sq ft, 225 employees, its highly automated with 4 pick modules, high speed conveyors, RF and pick to light technologies and uses a Manhattan Associates warehouse management system.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Hire, develop and discipline employees in a fair and consistent manner ensuring compliance with Corporate policies and procedures
- Communicate with both internal and external customers on business-related issues as required
- Manage the receipt and storage of inventories, the maintenance of accurate quantities with the warehouse management system, and the shipments of such within customer instructions on a timely basis
- Investigate process failures, prepare Corrective Action Plans, and monitor process improvements to ensure effective corrective action is taken
- Prepare budgets, re-forecasts, roll forwards and supporting schedules
- Develop and implement process improvements to reduce our overall supply chain costs and improve customer service levels
- Ensure all claims for customer shortage or damage are processed appropriately
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all Corporate, Local, State and Federal policies, laws and regulations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience required
- At least 8 years’ experience in automated warehousing and distribution including 3 years supervisory experience with at least 25 employees
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Prior experience with integration with warehouse management systems required
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR VETERAN STATUS.
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