Distribution Assistant Manager

McCoy's Building Supply - Burnet, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Burnet, TX

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

The Distribution Assistant Manager will assist the Distribution Manager in managing sales, customer service, inventory, production, and delivery operations of the distribution facility.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises 10 - 100 employees.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff or assists management with this process.
• Coordinates and oversees the day-to-day workflow of team members within the facility.
• Addresses employee concerns, conflicts, and personnel actions, including discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Assists with developing monthly, quarterly, and annual plans with the Distribution Facility manager to meet company goals for operations and profitability.
• Assists Distribution Facility Manager in analyzing end-of-day, week, and monthly reports, including daily KPI reports and monthly profit-and-loss statements, in order to monitor sales, gross profit, and inventory activity.
• Identifies trends and takes proactive or remedial action to manage business situations.
• Manages employees, work schedule planning, assets, and inventory to meet coverage needs and meet labor goals.
• Makes recommendations to the Distribution Facility Manager to improve productivity, reduce losses, maximize equipment performance, and improve quality of service for the distribution facility.
• Assists the Distribution Facility Manager in monitoring inventory levels, including inventory valuation and shrink levels.
• Assists Distribution Facility Manager in overseeing yard operations through regular inspections of the yard and warehouses to ensure completion of daily procedures, project completion, good housekeeping, and inventory control.
• May be directly responsible for the overall operation of certain areas of the facility as delegated by the Distribution Facility Manager.
• Ensures that proper security measures are in place and carried out by subordinate staff, including regular inspection of the fence line in the yard.
• Opens and closes the Distribution facility as required.
• Assists the Distribution Facility Manager in maintaining and ensuring compliance with control and audit systems that result in a safe, productive, and profitable operation.
• Compiles and processes accurate and timely records and reports.
• Actively works to assure the safety and well-being of employees, customers and suppliers.
• Complies with all company safety standards, including that the store fleet (delivery vehicles, forklifts) is appropriately managed.
• Ensures that daily inspection reports are completed on all fleet assets.
• Operates a forklift.
• Attends, and participates in all meetings and training sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, MAC21, and other related software.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to assign and delegate tasks.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure and deadlines; ability to multitask.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate staff.
• Must successfully pass all company training regarding equipment usage, including obtaining the forklift certification.
• Ability to respond to alarm calls as necessary.
• Must have a current driver's license and auto liability insurance.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, construction science, or equivalent preferred.
• Retail lumber supply experience is preferred.
• At least five years of distribution experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons.