American Woodmark - Winchester, VA
posted 3 months ago
American Woodmark, headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, is a leading cabinet manufacturer with over 30 locations across the country. The company is committed to quality and caring for its customers and employees, employing over 10,000 individuals and offering more than 15 brands and hundreds of cabinet styles. The Manager of Logistics will oversee a specialized support system aimed at enhancing the logistics platform through effective organization, monitoring, and analysis of data to improve operational efficiency and performance. This role is crucial in ensuring that logistics operations align with the company's strategic objectives and vision. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in logistics, with 3-5 years of progressive experience in sales, customer care, operations, or related fields. Additionally, 1-2 years of experience in a leadership role is required, where the candidate has set expectations, measured performance, and provided coaching and development. Experience in a transportation-related or distribution environment is advantageous, as is familiarity with freight and traffic information systems. A hands-on understanding of MRP systems, particularly Oracle, is preferred. In this role, the Manager of Logistics will provide exception management support to the logistics organization and internal clients, driving corrective action plans to minimize delivery exceptions. The candidate will be responsible for planning and controlling specialized program shipments, developing monitoring systems for inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with key performance metrics. The position also involves collaboration with logistics field operations to identify operational improvements using LEAN and Six Sigma principles. The Manager will lead regular discussions with the Corporate Sales Team regarding network service issues and oversee the review and approval process for QMAPS. This position includes supervisory responsibilities for the salaried Control Tower team members, ensuring that all logistics operations meet company expectations and quality objectives.