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Director, Distribution Center Operations
Crate & Barrel
Cranbury, NJ, United States
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With over 130 store and warehouse locations and more than 7,500 associates across the U.S. and Canada, Crate and Barrel is a dynamic and growing multi-channel furniture and housewares retailer. So we can continue to help others love how they live in moments that matter, the iconic brand is looking for a driven and passionate professional to raise the bar and join our Supply Chain department as a Director, Distribution Center Operations, located in our Cranbury, NJ distribution center.
• Identifies key opportunities to leverage and improve processes affecting the warehouse operation, including; defining appropriate metrics, and leading the process improvement and systems initiatives.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in work methods, efficiency techniques and warehouse management software.
• Implements efficient slotting to streamline work flow through the warehouse using slot optimization software.
• Assesses warehouse capacity utilization and coordinates corrective actions with cross functional groups.
• Develops forward-thinking, warehouse initiatives to boost effectiveness within supply-chain, implementing and managing project work through utilization of warehouse systems with a focus on continuous productivity improvement.
• Partner with Vice-President of Supply Chain and Directors to create and drive
• Supply Chain initiatives in support of overall Company strategy.
• Manage and negotiate third party agreements; build and establish performance standards to hold third party vendors accountable for performance and deliverables.
• Develop, implement and oversee annual budget; be accountable for compliance in support of goals and KPIs established by the supply chain organization.
• Partner with project teams and Industrial Engineers to implement and support activities identified to drive Supply Chain network-wide operational and process improvements.
• Identify and develop talent and leadership at all levels of the organization; educate and develop leadership team skills in all aspects of distribution management, including financial acumen, labor planning, productivity, budgeting, talent assessment, performance management and planning.
• Direct all aspects of performance and development of direct reports to encourage professional growth.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of each functional area to better understand job descriptions, identify process gaps, and place associates in the right position to drive results.
• Establish and maintain excellent customer relationships with internal and external clients.
Required Skills
• Minimum 10 years leading and managing retail distribution centers with 50+ associates
• Bachelors degree in engineering, supply chain, or business desired
• Minimum of 5 years working with a WMS or supply chain operational software
• Progressive management experience within the retail business where increasing levels of responsibility has been seen and recognized.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects
• Experience managing and developing teams to perform with a high sense of urgency and ability to shift and prioritize work to meet key deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and priorities of the organization
• Ability to effectively identify, develop, communicate and implement strategies and ideas across multiple business channels and audiences
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge and experience with labor planning, budgeting, productivity and continuous improvement
• Excellent business and financial acumen
• Strong analytical skills, highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proven working knowledge of various warehouse management systems (JDA, Six Rivers, AS400 etc)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google platform programs
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Good reading and written language skills (English)
The job description and other aspects of the job listed on this job posting should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an associate in this job. Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned.