Full job description Director, Distribution – Danville, KY Position Summary:
The Director, Distribution for Danville, KY operations will?maintain oversight for?the 396,000 square foot facility. The facility supports omnichannel fulfilment the Timberland, Altra and Smartwool brands. In this highly visible role, you will be responsible for directing the overall performance of?the distribution center including operations, customer service, administration, systems, and human resources. How You Will Make a Difference:
Deliver exceptional results and customer service
Lead the facility in the receiving, storing, and distributing finished goods
Use computerized systems to monitor stock levels for the specific distribution center, then fulfill customer orders, ship and deliver merchandise to customer warehouse, wholesale or retail outlets and Ecommerce fulfilment.
Active involvement with the department(s) throughout the day, monitoring progress towards goals and working with the Supervisor(s) to course-correct where needed
Ensure departments are hitting Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs. Be able to speak to performance and results with peers and above (should be comfortable interfacing with Senior Leadership Team)
Evaluate department processes and work with your team to improve processes and results within department(s)
Proactively work to understand latest market trends and product flow dynamics to anticipate impact on the DC operations and logistical lead times
Act as a coach and mentor to any direct or indirect reports
Manage facility budget and be accountable for departmental results which will impact the entire function
Partner with your Senior Manager/SLT to identify talent gaps and make recommendations on improvement solutions
Drive key DC initiatives
Champion a continuous improvement culture that is ongoing and has buy-in for the team(s)
Assist in Holiday readiness planning, including workload projections, staffing needs, alternate seasonal shifts, etc. Years of Related Professional Experience: 10+ years Educational/ Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field
Generally, ten years of progressive experience with five years of managerial experience
Solid understanding of distribution processes and systems within a multi-channel (wholesale, retail and eCom) distribution environment
Detail oriented and multi-task oriented with the ability to react to a change in priorities.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision
Excellent systems knowledge, including warehouse management systems
Excellent organizational skills
Working knowledge of Excel or similar spreadsheet application and the ability to learn industry specific software
Ability to work under time constraints
Ability to drive/conduct strategic discussion/presentations Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:
Must be able to communicate effectively with other departments, to include operations and management
Must be cooperative and flexible
Occasional travel – less than 10%
#LI-DC1 Hiring Range : $131,008.00 USD - $163,760.00 USD annually Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process. Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
P lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
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