Director of Distribution

Join our winning team at 1915 South as our Director of Distribution for the Covington DC. 1915 South owns and operates 41 Ashley stores and 4 distribution centers across the southeast. If you want to take your career to a new level of professional success with the #1 Furniture Brand in the world, complete an application with us today!

Compensation: We offer competitive pay and bonus potential.

Benefits: Provide for yourself and your family with our competitive benefit programs. We offer health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement: 401k retirement savings plan with a company match

Tuition: College tuition assistance at Thomas University

Employee Discounts: Employees are provided with generous furniture discounts!

Employee Referral Program: Earn up to $500 per referral!

Long-Term Career Opportunities: Many of our company leaders at 1915 South grew within our company. When you start at 1915 South, you are not just starting your next job; you are beginning your new career!

Job Responsibilities:

·        Direct all day-to-day distribution center operations including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, loading, and returns processing

·        Own throughput, on-time shipment, order accuracy, report performance against KPIs to executive leadership

·        Develop and execute annual operating plans that support company growth, seasonal demand cycles, and new product launches

·        Maximize cube utilization and slotting efficiency for building efficiency.

·        Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventory programs, and root-cause resolution of variances

·        Manage receiving schedules, devanning labor plans coordination.

·        Reduce concealed and handling damage through inspection protocols, packaging standards, and material handling training

·        Oversee the repair/touch-up shop and disposition process for damaged, returned, and clearance merchandise to maximize recovery value

·        Optimize route density, delivery windows, and customer communication to improve first-attempt delivery rates and satisfaction scores

·        Lead and develop a team of operations managers, supervisors, and hourly associates across multiple shifts

·        Build workforce plans that balance permanent and temporary labor against seasonal volume; manage recruiting, onboarding, and retention initiatives

·        Establish performance standards, coaching cadences, and succession plans; foster a culture of accountability and engagement

·        Own the distribution center operating budget, including labor, freight, equipment, and facility expenses

·        Track and reduce cost-per-unit shipped and cost-per-delivery; identify and deliver measurable savings

·        Justify and manage capital expenditures for racking, material handling equipment, and technology

·        Champion a safety-first culture; ensure OSHA compliance, forklift certification programs, ergonomic lifting practices, and incident investigation follow-through

·        Maintain facility, fleet, and equipment readiness through preventive maintenance programs and vendor management

·        Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, and internal audit standards

·        Drive process improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to eliminate waste and improve labor productivity

·        Lead WMS/TMS enhancements, RF and automation initiatives, and integration with ERP and e-commerce platforms

·        Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service, and IT to align operations with commercial priorities