DC Manager

Azelis Americas CASE is a leading specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to customers across multiple markets. With a global presence and strong local expertise, Azelis is committed to fostering partnerships that create long-term value for our suppliers and customers.

Summary:

This position is responsible for directing and overseeing all distribution center activities, including the delivery of product on Azelis-operated vehicles or common carriers.  As a manager, this position plans, leads, and manages the distribution center resources to achieve operational excellence by providing value-added and responsive service to our customers in an effective and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for motivating, providing frequent feedback and developing the distribution center personnel within the branch. 

• Develop, implement, and oversee a “Warehouse Work Team” that fosters teamwork, while finding faster, safer and better ways to provide superior, value-added, “hassle free” service to our customers.

• Implement and ensure compliance with the operational procedures for all activities relating to warehouse and transportation operations.

• Ensure the proper receipt of all products, both Azelis-owned and supplier-owned, into the warehouse and prompt entry into our computer.

• Certify that all distribution center employees are working in the safest manner possible and that all activities are performed in accordance with established DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards.

• Direct and oversee the overall training program compliance as prescribed by Azelis Human Resources

• Ensure proper, safe and damage-free storage and retrieval of product.

• Coordinate with the Purchasing department stock outages, aged inventory, and any inventory related issues.

• Coordinate with the Customer Service department to ensure that Customers receive their orders in a timely, complete and accurate manner.

• Assure safekeeping, maintenance and optimum utilization of the fixed assets located in the branch.  Effect necessary repairs to facility and equipment within boundaries described below.

• Continual focus on making necessary changes or process re-engineering that will have a positive impact on customer satisfaction, reducing rework, or improving profitability.

• Handle Customer Service / CSR Manager duties as needed.

• Act as local SHEQ Manager for local facility and employees.  Ensure safe and ethical practices are adhered to at all times.

• Work with Corporate Management on the interviewing, hiring, discipling, and termination of employees.

• Be willing and able to perform any warehouse functions and duties as needed or assigned by management.

• At least 1-2 years of managerial experience managing a team between 3-5 employees.

Other Responsibilities include (but not limited to)

• Understand and adhere to/follow the department procedures and policies

• Adhere to and support the principles of Responsible Distribution™.

• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Competencies:                                               

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills and a good command presence; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.  Significant level of experience in running a chemical distribution entity.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.  Has a strong command of margin optimization opportunities within the operation.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:                                                

• 2-year college degree in Business or Logistics preferred

• 5 or more years work experience with job responsibilities similar to or related to the above listed duties and responsibilities.

• Superior skills in motivating and leading people.

• Trained and certified in the operation of a forklift.

• Be physically able to effectively perform extensive, labor-intensive activities on a daily basis to including lifting at least 50 pounds.

• Be able to effectively work in a team-based environment, where all team members hold themselves mutually accountable.

• Be able to lead by example as well as exemplify a passion for excellence by promoting teamwork and mutual respect.

• Able to communicate well, both orally and in writing.

• Able to maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues.

• Travel requirements: Very Light: >5%

Mathematical Skills:                                                 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:                                          

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:                                            

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Top benefits or perks:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA, FSA, Long-term & Short-term Disability

• Retirement 401k & matching

• PTO and Personal Days

• Paid Holidays

• Career development/ Mentorship program