Director of Inbound and Receiving
Job Description:
Director of Inbound Receiving
Location: Olive Branch, MS
About the Role:
We are looking for a highly skilled Director of Inbound Receiving with proven leadership experience in managing large-scale inbound logistics and receiving operations. This role requires expertise in handling high-volume container shipments and ensuring seamless material flow across multiple sites.
Required Qualifications
Leadership experience across multiple sites in inbound and receiving operations.
Direct experience managing inbound and receiving functions, including high-volume container shipments.
WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS!\u202fAt Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide\u2026
Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.\u202f
Your Role on Our Team:
The Director of Distribution Operations is responsible for the startup of an 18m distribution center located in Olive Branch, Ms. The startup of the facility will include the development of processes and procedures across all business functions and developing and hiring all key positions within the team to deliver to our customers and end users. This individual will provide leadership and direction for all distribution operations within the facility, ensure the safety of team members, provide oversight on the maintenance and upkeep of the facility, and ensure that all programs are aligned with the strategic goals of the company.\u202f
You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:\u202f
Ensure the successful startup of a key strategic facility within the Milwaukee Tool Distribution network\u202f
Primary operations leader accountable for interim operational capacity and also the primary operations leader for the operations resources delivering the overall project\u202f
Primary decision maker for operational process design and acceptance\u202f
Plan, manage, and execute all distribution related functions to achieve goals consistent with the company strategy and provide agreed service levels to internal and external customers.\u202f
Contribute to and participate in the development of the Milwaukee Tool Distribution Strategy\u202f
Recommend distribution operating budget along with capital expenditure requirements; effectively administer, control, and develop the systems and policies necessary to achieve effective distribution expense control\u202f
Maintain a safe and secure environment for team members; adhere to safety programs, procedures, and policies\u202f
Ensure the proper training of distribution team members along with cross-training programs for team members to provide development opportunities for career advancement\u202f
Responsible for total inventory management by ensuring the compliance of receiving and inventory control procedures across the facility\u202f
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of facility and all material handling equipment inside the facility\u202f
Collaborate cross-functionally to launch new initiatives and track and analyze performance of the distribution center\u202f
Facilitate proactive change management to all levels of the team impacted by process change\u202f
Analyze data to determine appropriate actions needed to optimize results\u202f
Determine and execute the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and methods to maximize assets and team member utilization\u202f
Lead and execute best practices to promote team member engagement and enable a high-performing workforce to contribute to the company's strategic growth and business objectives\u202f
Role model behaviors aligned to our high performing culture with an emphasis on embracing our competencies and delivering with subject matter expertise\u202f
Partner across the organization to coach and develop leaders to ensure they are building culture action plans that best align to our people strategies and business initiatives\u202f
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The TOOLS you'll bring with you:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent experience\u202f
10 or more years of combined experience in material handling, automation, manufacturing, supply chain, process improvement, and/or distribution in an omni-channel environment
4 years of planning, analytical, and/or reporting experience preferably in positions of increasing responsibility\u202f
Experience with distribution center startups is preferred\u202f
Be experienced in managing large warehouse teams with a background in hiring, training, motivating, and resolving employee relations issues\u202f
Possess detailed understanding of financial statements and resulting cost implications\u202f
Demonstrated ability to own projects, think big and influence across all levels of an organization.\u202f
Strong attention to detail, ability to produce high quality and accurate work products.\u202f
Must be able to operate with sound reasoning and judgement coupled with a high level of resourcefulness\u202f
Demonstrate structured thinking to solve problems and conduct root cause analysis\u202f
Experienced in working with data to analyze root causes, implementing long term solutions and improve operational outcomes
Leadership experience with continuous improvement methodologies\u202f
Experience with DC technology (WMS, OMS, TMS, LMS)\u202f
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Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:
Strong interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills\u202f
Ability to foster an environment of accountability and compliance\u202f
Ability to achieve results in a cross-functional team environment\u202f
Ability to identify financial issues and provide cost-effective solutions\u202f
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills\u202f
Willingness to challenge the status quo and to innovate\u202f
Ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders\u202f
Capacity to manage through complexity and ambiguity\u202f
Bias for action\u202f
Skilled at managing interpersonal relations to build rapport inside and outside the immediate team, can motivate through leadership, and influence and align resources
Strong organization, time management, and follow-up skills leading with a sense of urgency
Ability to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
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Working Conditions:\u202f
Office
We provide these great perks and benefits:\u202f
Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
Generous 401 (K) savings plan
Education assistance
On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
And many more, check out our benefits site\u202fHERE.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.