RDC Manager - LPM

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Position Summary

Has overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the parts distribution center, also known as the Regional Distribution Center (RDC).

Ensures that effective shipping, receiving and inventory control processes are being met.

Maintains responsibility for all aspects and functions within the RDC, including warehouse, office, and inventory operations while providing oversight to all internal and external vendors and all third-party entities working with or inside the RDC.

Communicates with retailer personnel and works to achieve ultimate customer satisfaction while executing the RDC's Annual Business Plan.

Has primary oversight of process, procedural, regulatory, and fiscal responsibilities.

Serves as a strategic change agent responsible for the successful implementation of all Parts Strategies within the RDC regional network.

Major Responsibilities


* Oversees and ensures that all customer, export, port, and RDC transfer orders ship according to published commitments.


* Sets expectations for receiving flow to meet corporate inventory strategy.


* Provides strategic oversight for the inventory control department while ensuring efficient inventory processes and compliance with accounting goals.


* Strategically partners with business partners both external and internal (i.e., vendors, retailers, regional personnel, corporate Parts Department, Customer Advocacy, etc.), providing necessary oversight where applicable.


* Provides high level direction and support for the Warehouse Operations Manager in daily operations including employee relations and performance management.


* Executes overall RDC processes according to performance plan to meet or exceed critical targets and measurable goals.


* Controls a comprehensive expense budget to ensure proper utilization of funds for required expenditures.


* Collaborates with the Warehouse Operations Manager and the RDC Operations Coordinator for all continuous improvement processes within the RDC.


* Ensures that overall governmental and regulatory requirements that promote teamwork and a safe work environment are being met for the entire RDC facility.

Works with the Warehouse Operations Manager and facilities/security teams to implement safety protocols.


* Provides leadership with respect to overall RDC best practices and methodologies.


* Provides oversight for the development and adherence of policies, procedures, and processes for controlling the parts inventory.


* Collaborates with the Inventory Control Specialist and Warehouse Operations Manager(s) to develop and implement lean wareho...