Director, Distribution

 

About Grainger: 

 

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money. 

We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today. 

 

Position Details: 

Provide strategic and operational leadership for a high volume, order fulfillment, multi-shift distribution center. Ensuring accurate product receipt, order fulfillment and the optimization of resources and processes while operating within budget.   

  

Achieve results by directing the development of processes to ensure most efficient, highest quality customer service while also ensuring compliance with state/federal employment law and OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations and company procedures.   Managing the DC leadership team to develop an environment that promotes process improvement where employees are empowered to the success of the company thereby negating the need for third-party representation.   You will report to the Vice President of Distribution Operations and be located at our Mira Loma, CA location. You will lead a team of 5 direct reports, responsible for a large multi-shift team member population. 

 

Pay: 

This position is salaried and will pay between $154,020 - $236,640 plus bonus and equity.  

The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to: a candidate's experience, qualifications, geographical area, and internal equity of the team. 

 

You Will: 

 

• Have financial responsibility for a 350,000 sq. ft. distribution center with building and assets valued between $35M and $110M.   Manage annual capital budget of up to $1M. Manage payroll expenses of up to $15M and non-payroll expense of up to $5M.  Identify opportunities to reduce these costs. 

• Collaborate with Sales and Branch Services management to identify process changes to improve customer service, asset management and market strategies for the supported branches that service up to 100,000 customers. 

• Communicate Company vision, values, strategies and direction, and our market plans to distribution employees.  Create and promote an environment where employees are committed to the success of the company. 

• Lead managers to make certain that their teams understand expectations for meeting their goals.  Ensure standardization and sharing of best-demonstrated practices within Operations, Distribution Center and across the Distribution Center Network. 

• Ensure that the appropriate SMART goals are set and achieved, (Safety, Quality, Productivity and Positive Employee Relations), through the proper execution of continuous improvement and performance drivers. 

• Ensure standardization and sharing of best demonstrated practices with Operations, Distribution Center and across the Distribution Center Network. 

• Ensure our physical assets (building, equipment, inventory) are protected. Use process improvements to improve operational efficiencies (Cost Per Line). 

• Accountable for inventory throughput at the Distribution Center serving 100,000+ customers. 

 

You Have: 

 

• Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, material management or a related field of study or equivalent experience with 5 years progressively responsible management experience in a high volume, multi-shift operation dealing with large team member populations. 

• Skill in creating a dynamic workplace that effects positive team member relationships across functional boundaries and with suppliers. 

• Ability to promote and lead change.   Must have experience developing team members.   Capability for exploring beyond traditional business practices to lead operational enhancements in a positive, productive manner.   Process improvement, analytical and financial management skills. 

 

Rewards and Benefits: 

 

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewar