Senior Director - WIC Warehouse & Logistics

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives, nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.  

Senior Director -- WIC Warehouse & Logistics

This position involves hiring, training, and supervising staff while managing the logistics of WIC product distribution, including transportation and inventory control. Additionally, it requires developing inventory management policies, conducting audits, analyzing data, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure compliance with USDA standards and optimize operations.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for hiring, coaching, supervising, evaluating, training, and developing multiple staff. Oversees the cycle of WIC products by coordinating, organizing, and managing the logistics involved in ordering, receiving, and properly distributing supplies and inventory. Plans, directs, and coordinates transportation and distribution between warehouse and multiple centers in accordance with program and government regulations.

 

Develops and implements inventory management policies and procedures to optimize stock levels and align with industry trends and product recalls, and recommends process improvements and systems enhancements.

 

Monitors and analyzes inventory data that meets USDA standards, sales trends, demand forecasts, historical usage, and brand awareness. Completes monthly inventory warehouse audits to ensure accuracy and integrity of data and resolve discrepancies. Provides oversight of incoming inventory and product storage, returns, and disposal. Maintains existing and fosters new relationships with suppliers.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing multiple times a day.
X Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds
X Climb up and down up to 7 flights of stairs at a time.
X Lift up to 50 pounds.

Other Requirements Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to (check all that apply).
X Background check, including any program specific 
   Physical examination
   TB Testing
X Drug Testing
X Driver's License and reliable transportation
   Agency-specified automobile insurance

Immediate Supervisor: VP, Mothers and Families Impact Area
Directly Supervises: Site Director-Perishable
 

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant Education:
Preferred: Master's Degree
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree

 

Relevant Experience:
Preferred: 7-9 years
Minimum: 4-6 years

 

Qualifications and Skills:

Preferred: Management and Retail Experience; Advanced Microsoft Office Skills Word, Excel, and Outlook
Minimum: Supervisory and Retail Experience; Basic Microsoft Office Skills Word, Excel, and Outlook