Director of Distributions

Description

PowerStop stands out as the pioneering force within the automotive aftermarket brake sector. Being part of PowerStop’s team entails becoming a member of a company that is reshaping the industry’s landscape. Join us and become an integral part of a brand that is undergoing remarkable expansion, where you can confidently expect to have the opportunity to contribute significantly to our team’s success. We are continually in search of enthusiastic and achievement-driven individuals who possess the drive and enthusiasm to aid us in achieving our goals. Moreover, we highly value candidates who share a passion for automobiles and a willingness to learn about the industry.

The Director of Inventory and Distribution oversees and optimizes inventory management across our Distribution Operations sites while ensuring efficient distribution operations at a single central distribution facility. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration to support business objectives, maintain operational excellence, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Management (Multi-Site):

• Ensure development, improvement, performance, and adherence to safety standards, regulations, and company policies within the distribution center.
• Develop and implement strategies for managing inventory across multiple sites, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet demand without overstocking.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory turnover, accuracy, capacity impact, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with site leadership to ensure adherence to inventory policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct regular audits and cycle counts across all sites to maintain inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze inventory trends and provide insights to support demand forecasting and procurement planning.

Distribution Operations (Single Site):

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the central distribution facility, ensuring timely and cost-effective order fulfillment.
• Manage logistics and transportation processes to ensure seamless delivery to customers or other business locations.
• Implement strategies to optimize warehouse layout, workflows, and resource utilization.
• Track and analyze distribution performance metrics, such as on-time delivery and order accuracy, to drive continuous improvement.

Strategic Planning and Leadership:

• Develop and execute long-term strategies to align inventory and distribution operations with business goals.
• Lead a team of managers and staff across multiple locations, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
• Identify and implement technologies to enhance inventory and distribution operations, including ERP and WMS solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders in procurement, sales, and operations to create seamless end-to-end supply chain processes.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage budgets for inventory and distribution operations, ensuring cost control and efficiency.
• Analyze financial performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement improvement plans.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and logistics providers to optimize costs and service levels.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in inventory management and distribution operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multi-site inventory and single-site distribution operations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Operational Efficiency
• Financial Acumen
• Technology Savvy
• Change Management
• Results-Oriented

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $175,000 - $ 200,000 per year, representing the potential compensation at the time of posting. Placement within this range will de