US Warehouse Operation Manager

BSH Home Appliances Corporation – Top Employer US 2024

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US Warehouse Operations Manager

New Bern, NC / Full-time

The US Warehouse Operation Manager is solely responsible and accountable to plan and manage finished goods, regional warehouses operations in agile, flexible, competitive and lean manner according to quality, cost and delivery targets parallel to logistic vision and strategies of the whole US and Canada.

· Create and implement warehouse strategy, within the overall global and RNA Logistics strategy, considering long-term, short-term, and ongoing needs of manpower, warehouse space, and warehouse equipment

· Monitor, manage, and maintain a safety culture that meets or exceeds annual safety targets

· Manage operations to meet or exceed internal and external (RDC and Buffer operations) key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions as necessary

· Manage the warehouse operation budget, and keep costs within budget.

· Identify and implement opportunities to support the expansion and growth of the business.

· Identify strategic sourcing solutions for warehouse services, supporting Support 3PL selection process in conjunction with service levels and cost.

· Maintain close relationship with corporate logistics for reporting, best practice, and strategy

· Monitor and analyze inventory levels to identify trends, anticipate demand fluctuations, and make informed recommendations for inventory optimization throughout the US and Canada

· Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and cost savings within the CDC and RDCs

· Ensure regular audits of RDCs and/or buffer warehouses are occurring to ensure they meet all BSH standards

· Develop tactical and strategic plans to effectively manage warehouse requirements to secure future growth.

· Investigate root causes analysis for problem resolution and drive corrective actions for complaints related to handling and warehousing of finished products

· Perform all other duties as assigned

· Four Year College Degree (Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field) – Required

· Master’s Degree (Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field) – Preferred

· 7-10 Years of Experience (Logistics, Supply Chain, Distribution) – Required

· 5-7 Years of People Manager Experience – Required

· Strong supply chain analytical capability

· Acts as a leader and mentor to direct reports

· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of integrated warehouse operations/solutions at a strategic level

· Financial budget planning, analysis and reporting skills

· Ability to write business reports and undertake presentations

· Entrepreneurial approach with focus on continuous improvement

· Strong communication skills with demonstrated leadership capabilities Flexibility to operate, and self-driven to excel, in a fast-paced environment

· Capable of multi-tasking and highly organized, with strong time management skills

· High degree of independent decision making, strong problem identification and resolution skills

· Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices

· Experience with a LEAN work environment

· SAP R/3 experience is highly desired but not required

· Understanding of Appliance Industry is a plus but not required

The pay range posted for this position is based on the location noted in the posting title. Exact compensation offered may vary based on your specific skillset and work location. If the position is bonus or incentive eligible then the maximum payout potential is 200% of…