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Company: Dollar General
Location: Berkeley, MO
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Retail, Wholesale, Apparel

Description

Job Details General Summary:


Oversees receiving or shipping functions. Assists in creating a strong work team and helps resolve employee relations issues.



Duties and Essential Job Functions
  • Reviews current or future trends that indicate possible gaps in inbound or outbound functions and makes recommendations based on findings.
  • Participates on distribution center management team; develops action plans for conducting internal analyses and gap identification.
  • Conducts daily status meetings with management team to review prior day's performance and to develop action plan for current day.
  • Leads development of and communicates Productivity Improvement Plan for each performance indicator or area identified for improvement.
  • Conducts observations to identify areas for change; conducts analyses to develop action plans to address operational and employee gaps.
  • Leads inbound or outbound team in goals and measurement development and implementation.
  • Reviews the strategic goals of the inbound or outbound area and sets performance goals.
  • Monitors department budget on a monthly basis; assists in development of budget for inbound or outbound functions.
  • Conducts weekly staffing reviews with Operations Manager and Human Resources to determine appropriate staffing levels for inbound or outbound departments.
  • Communicates with company carrier regarding store loads and backhauls
    KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
  • Strong analytical and math skills; strong attention to detail.
  • Good (Strong) oral and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of human resource practices and OSHA and FDA regulations.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Word; experienced with general software applications.
  • Familiarity with Warehouse Management System functionality.
  • Planning and forecasting skills.
  • Team problem-solving skills.

  • Job Qualifications

    Work Experience and/or Education
  • Five years minimum experience in distribution, logistics and management.
  • Experience in warehouse management systems and RTS applications preferred.
  • Experience in automated retail distribution center preferred.
  • College degree in business.

  • Working Conditions
    and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to physically move throughout the distribution center to monitor the flow of merchandise.
  • Exposure to dust and noise.
  • Exposure to extreme heat and cold, including freezers, coolers and refrigerators for long periods of time.

  • Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.


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