Distribution Manager (PBG)

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Job Summary:

The Distribution Manager, is responsible for overall management of the distribution operation for Zimvie, in Olive Branch MS. This position oversees all business activities, including shipping, receiving, kitting, inventory management and reverse logistics. The Distribution Manager will support staff development, enhance efficiency, optimize inventory utilization, ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements, as well as meeting overall growth and cost objectives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain operational procedures in partnership with Engineering, Inventory Control, Finance and Quality across all activities in the distribution center to ensure the facility exceeds expectations in the areas of safety, service, quality and cost.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of and implement alternatives for work methods, procedures and staffing
• Lead activities of site management and personnel to ensure compliance with defined operating systems, corporate policies, site standard operating procedures, and personnel policies
• Responsible for site metrics associated with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Improvement Plans, Efficiency Programs, and Profit and Loss (P&L) indices subsequent data analysis to develop reports for interpretation and communication for the customer, and site personnel.
• Ensures communication and feedback for site and customer relations, including management review.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to site management and direct personnel in support of bench strength to ensure sustainability of the business and facility.
• Responsible for supporting a healthy and effective “Lean Culture” participating in and leading 5S, Tier Meetings, Gemba walks, A3's, Kaizen events, Employee Suggestion Boards, etc. daily, weekly, or as necessary to promote continuous improvement to the benefit of our customer.
• Analysis of operations on a continuing basis to make necessary improvements to ensure cross functional operating efficiencies in the warehouse. Analyzes throughput information, capacity planning, flow through and financial information.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Experience with warehouse management systems required with SAP background preferred
• Effective problem-solving skills, including problem identification, data gathering, solution development, and implementation follow up
• Ability to develop, implement and clearly communicate strategies, goals, and objectives that will improve supply chain performance and reduce costs
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Highly proficient in necessary Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Education/Experience Requirements

• A minimum of a BS degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or other related area
• A minimum of 6 years related experience with a minimum of 3 years of management experience in Supply Chain, Operations or related field
• Prior experience leading a team of salary and hourly associates with a strong ability to build strong, positive rapport with associates in a team environment
• Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical supply chain strongly preferred

Travel Requirements

Up to 10%

ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.

ZimVie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.

• Requisition ID: 2661