The individual in this role will be responsible for overseeing the operations, distribution, traffic and logistics, storage, facilities, health and safety, maintenance, staffing, budgeting, and performance of a distribution facility located in mexico. Will lead and inspire a team of employees to achieve their personal potential and meet corporate objectives. The ideal incumbent will have a track record of success in driving results, implementing innovative strategies, utilizing metrics to drive decision-making, and effectively managing change and process improvement initiatives.
essential duties and responsibilities
* directs, develops, and leads wai mexico's distribution operations, traffic, logistics, demand planning, and storage, including receiving, replenishment, order fulfillment, packaging/repackaging, shipping, and return processing.
* strives to achieve world-class distribution operations and promotes total customer satisfaction, focusing on high line fill, on-time delivery, and optimized cost.
* holds p&l (profit and loss) responsibility for all sites in mexico and manages resources within the distribution group, ensuring region performance meets or exceeds customer-specific expectations.
* develops long-range objectives, strategies, and key performance indicators (kpis) for operations and distribution centers, monitors performance, and provides feedback to team members.
* proactively investigates and implements process improvement initiatives to enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency. Develops and executes strategies for process and procedure changes to effectively manage risk.
* develop and enforce comprehensive safety protocols, conduct regular audits and inspections, and provide ongoing training to ensure a secure work environment, fostering a safety-conscious culture among distribution center staff.
* establish and maintain a systematic approach to 5s principles, implementing standards for cleanliness and organization, providing training to optimize workflow, efficiency, and a clean work environment.
* leads facility management, health and safety efforts, and the disaster recovery plan.
* selects, orients, trains, coaches, counsels, and disciplines associates in coordination with hr.
* defines information systems requirements to support process improvement initiatives and integrate technology solutions with the it team.
* promote a collaborative work environment, encouraging effective communication and cross-training initiatives to enhance team productivity, versatility, and skill development.
* stays updated on industry trends, technology, processes, and regulations to continuously improve safety, accuracy, quality, and efficiency.
* represents the company in strategic expansion projects and acquisitions and undertakes additional responsibilities and tasks as directed by management.
qualifications (education, experience, & skills required)
* preferred: master’s degree in supply chain or operations management.
* bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field.
* 15+ years of experience in warehouse team leadership within a distribution center; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* strong analytical abilities to assess p&l, and financial impacts of any changes to distribution service requirements.
* proven track record working with big box retailers and business to consumer’s operations.
* lean / six sigma / lean daily management / strategy deployment.
* supplier negotiation skills, proven cost reduction efforts and experience with agreements.
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