DSG is seeking a
Distribution Center Operations Manager in our
Butte, MT location. As a DC Operations Manager, you will
be a key contributor to areas of regional DC operations that impact service and responsiveness to our customers, suppliers, branches, and employee owners. This position will collaborate with the Regional Operations Manager and region branches to lead and help manage all logistic activities within the Region and supported branches, by leading the Warehouse team to ensure timely and accurate transfers to all branches.The DC Operations Manager will be the primary liaison between the DC and branch when both entities exist within the same facility.
At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.
A Typical Day in the Life of a Distribution Center Operations Manager at DSG:
- Lead, Coordinate, and oversee the transfer and delivery of transfers between warehouse locations across our region.
- Work closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure optimal processes and best practices are implemented within the distribution center and region for overall effectiveness and efficiencies.
- Field and respond to all incoming communication from branches regarding transfers.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all transfers.
- Coordinate and oversee all receiving practices while ensuring timely resolution of all material discrepancies.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with team to ensure appropriate stock levels.
- Plan and optimize transportation routes to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products.
- Track and report on shipment status, addressing any delays or discrepancies.
- Manage warehouse staff and drivers to ensure smooth operations and timely order fulfillment.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock records.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Implement inventory management best practices to minimize losses and improve accuracy.
- Monitor and manage inventory performance; work with branch and regional leadership to ensure inventory is controlled and meeting goals.
- Promote and maintain branch operational excellence through Eclipse (ERP) system review, and support.
- Work within the warehouse and branch as needed to ensure any and all customer needs are met.
- Identify and recommend process improvement initiatives.
- All other duties as assigned.
A Successful Distribution Center Operations Manager Typically Has:
- Work experience in distribution, the industry and/or a related field.
- Strong background in warehouse operations, logistics, and inventory management, with a focus on optimizing processes and improving operational efficiency.
- High school diploma, college degree in related field preferred.
- Ability to plan, analyze, prioritize, and organize work effectively and to work effectively under pressure and time deadlines.
- Strong general computer skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft excel and other data analysis tools.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Interpersonal communication skills necessary to lead others and deal effectively with a diverse group of external customers and vendors, as well as internal contacts at all levels of the company.
At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:
- We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
- We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
- You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
- Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
- You will have the opportunity to prepare for your future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
- You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
- We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.
