Director Inbound Distribution

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  Change manage, and execute optimization of Generac’s global, make-to-stock finished goods and raw materials warehouse footprint.  

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  Optimize service and total cost of ownership across multiple business groups, product lines and geographies.  

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  Collaborate with Manufacturing, supply, and logistics leaders across strategic business groups to assess needs, identify price and consumption opportunities, and develop processes to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives

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  Develop, implement, and continuously improve warehouse policies, processes, and technologies to achieve people, quality, velocity, productivity, and cash objectives 

transportation sourcing and supplier performance

transportation execution performance

distribution execution performance

• Designs and directs the work of the functional area. Selects, coaches and develops the team, setting objectives that align with company strategy to inspire and motivate the team.

• Manages organizational talent through performance management, succession planning and development.

• Designs and directs processes by which team and individual performance are recognized, feedback is consistently delivered, and performance is systematically improved.

• Oversee, monitor, coach and problem solve to deliver improvements in Generac’s distribution costs, cash, lead-time, and service with our warehouse operator base (internal and outsourced/3PL)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field OR equivalent experience 

• 10 years of distribution experience in distribution footprint/network strategy, distribution operations excellence, 3PL/4PL management, and distribution and transportation technologies (WMS, TMS, FBAP)

• 5 years’ leadership experience managing teams across a global multi-site distribution network

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain

• Demonstrated implementation experience in and results from Lean principles and methods

• Lean, Operations or Supply Chain Certifications

• Experience designing and delivering training 

• Experience implementing automated manufacturing processes and systems

• Experience with software solutions (ERP: SAP/Oracle, WMS)

• Information management experience including analysis of data

• Demonstrated experience in leadership with a diversity of team skills

• Strong influence and change management skills with specific experience in a matrix environment with cross-functional stakeholders 

• Ability to present information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences

• Ability to work collaboratively across business units’ hierarchy and functions

• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams with proven abilities to influence others

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers

• Ability to identify and resolve high complexity process/system problems 

• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong conflict management and problem-solving skills

• Strong understanding of basic financial practices and budget management

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, with excellent Excel skills 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting; close vision and ability to adjust focus. 30% travel to Generac DC locations.  
 

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