Warehouse and Distribution Manager/Branch Manager (Sumner, WA)

• Budgeted Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000
• Additional performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off program (vacation, personal, and sick time)
• Generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise
• 401k with a company match

• Plan and prepare the annual budget for the Branch unit in conjunction with the Area Operations Manager.
• Achieve financial results and manage business-operating costs effectively.
• Be responsible for achieving Branch budgeted goals, including direct operating costs, revenue per fair through quality production and timely service to customers, and overall branch profitability.

• Implement operational efficiency improvements and utilize capacity planning and operational metrics to achieve branch financial results.
• Ensure the branch operates efficiently by utilizing effective methods for packing, set-up, delivery, and pick-up of book fairs.
• Utilize capacity planning and staffing methods to assure optimum productivity.
• Oversee the production management system to ensure production plans are generated, implemented, and completed daily.
• Conduct annual and semi-annual warehouse sales to reduce inventory levels and maximize revenue streams.
• Monitor, evaluate, and manage inventory utilization and inventory control procedures/processes to achieve company objectives.
• Ensure monthly Safety Meetings are conducted with full attendance, appropriate agendas, and record-keeping.
• Oversee the completion of all required insurance forms in compliance with worker’s compensation, motor vehicle accidents, and personal property loss in a timely and efficient manner, distributing them to appropriate parties as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment, focusing on minimizing work-related injuries and auto losses.
• Conduct injury investigations/reviews and comply with OSHA guidelines and Company directives.

• Direct the hiring, training, development, and evaluation of drivers, warehouse personnel, and supervisory staff.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively between Operations and Sales teams to enhance overall business performance.
• Ensure all assets are secured and handled appropriately to minimize product damage and property loss.
• Execute Company policies, procedures, and programs professionally, effectively, and in a timely manner.
• Provide superior, responsive customer service while maintaining cost controls.
• Plan and conduct regular staff meetings to inform, educate, and recognize employees, and to provide a forum for idea exchange.
• In partnership with Human Resources, be responsible for the recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training/development, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating employees in the Branch in a fair, timely, and objective manner.
• Be responsible for documentation of disciplinary issues as they relate to performance and behavior.
• Maintain business confidentiality relative to personnel, pricing, promotion, customer lists, and methods of distribution.
• Perform all tasks and projects as directed by the Area Operations Manager.

• BA/BS degree in Management, Business, Transportation, or Operations related curriculum preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven front-line management experience in operations for a manufacturing or distribution company.
• Demonstrated capability to manage high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective operations is a must.
• Facilities management experience preferred.
• Inventory management experience preferred.
• Inventory control experience with hands-on management of warehouse products, supplies, and goods.

Time Type: Full time