Distribution Manager

4 weeks ago

Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. Full time
Job Description

Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Distribution Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Norristown, Pennsylvania branch.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor financial performance of the branch and use productivity and financial information to determine the best course of action in meeting performance goals.
  • Develop performance standards for Team Leaders, Warehouse Manager, and other employees, and continuously monitor branch performance to ensure that goals are met.
  • Manage staff by putting the right people into the right positions for maximum teamwork and production, and guide, motivate, discipline, interview, hire and terminate employees as needed.
  • Plan and develop strategy for meeting goals by working with Warehouse Manager and Team Leaders, and provide leadership so that all departments, all managers, and all employees are focused on meeting the needs of customers.
  • Directly supervise Warehouse Manager, and Returns department, to include conducting performance reviews, providing goals, taking disciplinary action, and monitoring performance.
  • Communicate with Inside and Outside Sales Representatives regarding inventory and shipping issues, and represent the branch when working with vendors/contractors, other branches, and others outside the branch.
  • Work with Human Resources department on employee matters to include payroll/timekeeping, hiring, disciplinary action, terminations, and employee benefits.
  • Ensure that branch is in compliance with Corporate and regulatory directives.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
  • Specialized warehouse management training of at least two years is preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of experience within a shipping and receiving environment required.
  • Minimum of three years of experience within the veterinary industry is preferred.
  • Experience within the Human Resources field is desirable.
  • Must have a valid Driver's License.
  • Forklift certified or ability to become forklift certified required.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural manuals.
  • Basic computer skills, ability to operate a Windows-based computer and data entry.
  • Ability to differentiate details related to product codes and descriptions (such as verifying a string of numbers).
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentages.
  • Ability to work well with others and independently.
  • Ability to make quick decisions based on sound business logic.
  • Ability to manage, delegate to, and lead employees to ensure ultimate performance levels.
  • Ability to work with corporate office to achieve mutual goals.
  • Ability to remain flexible and open minded.
  • Superior listening and verbal communication skills to include the ability to demonstrate diplomacy and professionalism.
  • Strong organizational skills.

Mental and Physical Demands:

  • Attention to detail critical to ensure accuracy and completion of objectives.
  • Regular interaction with people, team-player.
  • Fast pace of work requires multi-tasking.
  • Vision: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Repetitive motion: reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, carrying.
  • Regularly lift/move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 70 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to climb ladders/stairs, balance, stand/walk on concrete floor for extended periods.
  • Bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching.
  • Ability to work long hours as needs arise.
  • Frequent use of a telephone – listening and speaking.
  • Ability to work at a desk throughout the day.
  • Frequent use of hands for writing and computer keyboard.

Equipment Used:

Windows based computer, tape gun, safety knife, 2-way radio, safety equipment, markers, label equipment, packaging materials, ladders, box cutter, forklift, pallet jack, safety inspected vehicle, hand cart.

Work Environment:

Work will be performed indoors in a relatively temperature controlled climate where moderate heat, cold or humidity may be experienced. Moderate exposure to dust and dirt may also be expected. Some travel is involved with participation in state veterinary conventions, the annual sales meeting, and quarterly regional meetings. May require handling of products with cautious warning labels. This is a safety sensitive position.

About Us:

Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. has provided quality service and merchandise to the veterinary profession since 1961. Our products are distributed from eight branches located in key geographic locations within our trade area. We take great pride in getting our orders out the same day as called in and having the product in the customer's hand the next day. MVS carries products and equipment from most major manufacturers. As we continue to grow, our goal will be, as it has always been, to provide the veterinary profession the very best in service along with quality merchandise at fair and competitive prices.

Midwest Veterinary Supply believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and will not violate any law prohibiting discrimination for or against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of any characteristic protected under local, state, or federal statute, ordinance, or regulation. To view applicable employment notices, please click here to visit our Careers page. California residents, click here to view the California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosure.

Job duties and requirements may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of education, experience and skills required to perform the essential functions of this job. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Midwest Veterinary Supply reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

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