Distribution Center Manager
About this role
Who are we?
XL Parts and The Parts House (TPH) a Marubeni Group is the fastest-growing wholesale auto parts supplier in the Southern US. Competing with industry giants, we listen to understand, and then commit ourselves to provide fast, reliable auto parts solutions. We work hard, execute at industry-leading levels, and correct problems quickly. Our company strives to constantly innovate by keeping an open communication line with our customers and providing customized solutions where needed.
Our People
Our results are driven by our most important asset: our people. We take pride in our work, our exemplary culture, and our wealth of career opportunities. Many of our employees have enjoyed a long and rewarding career at XL Parts and TPH due to the prospect of advancing and our preference to promote from within. Most positions offer on-the-job training so that employees gain the most relevant experience for their roles. We are respectful, and friendly, and offer an excellent work-life balance so that our employees are comfortable staying with us for the long haul.
Job Overview
The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of an assigned Distribution Center. They provide overall direction and oversight in performance, safety, P&L management, customer relations, continuous improvement, and Team Member development. This role is supported by Assistant Managers and the Regional Distribution Manager.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the Distribution Center to advance and accomplish the XLP/TPH Vision and Mission, adhering to the Core Values consistently.
- Ensure accurate and efficient handling of inbound deliveries, meeting dock to stock KPI goals.
- Ensure accurate and efficient fulfillment of outbound orders, meeting delivery KPI goals.
- Oversee and direct safety programs to ensure the well-being of associates, equipment, and property.
- Ensure compliance with company, customer, and government regulatory requirements.
- Manage budget and P&L for operations.
- Develop work plans, manage staffing levels and labor costs, and optimize workforce retention.
- Maintain high quality and productivity standards, identifying performance variances and addressing training needs.
- Lead and develop Team Members and Leadership, assigning duties, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
- Identify training and development needs, participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, and evaluation of Team Members and Leadership.
- Address ethical, performance, and compliance issues, enforcing compliance and administering appropriate consequences.
- Perform Root Cause Analysis and troubleshooting to prevent incidents affecting safety, quality, cost, delivery, or morale.
- Develop, implement, and sustain Standard Operating Procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred; experience will be considered in-lieu-of degree.
- 5+ years' supervisory experience, in a distribution center environment.
- Experience with various types of warehouse equipment, including trucks, stock pickers, and forklifts.
Physical Demands: Typical 9-hour day to include walking, squatting, and lifting. To perform the duties of this job the employee must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. The heavy lifting of 50lbs or more may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: XL Parts and The Parts House (TPH) a Marubeni Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment with XL Parts/TPH is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen that meets the Company’s guidelines for employment.
Company at a glance
The Parts House (TPH) is a wholesale, warehouse distributor (WD) of premium automotive and heavy duty truck parts and accessories. With numerous auto parts warehouses, TPH is one of the largest distributors in the Southeastern United States and Caribbean.
A leader in the aftermarket industry, TPH was founded in 1970. Maintaining more than thirty-six auto parts warehouse locations, TPH has a vast inventory that supports a wide consumer base, ranging from neighborhood repair shops and new car dealers to municipalities, fleets, jobbers and multinational entertainment and media enterprises. TPH has also embraced technological advancements by offering virtual, online auto parts warehouses.
Utilizing the Motorcraft label, TPH is one of the world’s largest distributors of original equipment (OE) Ford Motor Company parts. TPH is also one the nation’s largest distributors of Genuine Ford and Lincoln Mercury Accessories and Licensed Products, and grows this market through selective associations with the aftermarket accessory manufactures Putco, DeeZee and Woodview Corporation.
TPH’s offering includes foreign auto parts, as well as domestic. Through the partnership with Eastern Imports, TPH is one of Florida’s largest suppliers of quality parts for European and Asian automobiles. TPH is also a member of the premiere Automotive Distribution Network, using the Parts Plus marketing program. TPH is part of the VIPAR heavy duty association, and is an ACDelco DDG member.
Top Benefits
- On-the-job Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Work-life Balance
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