Company: Republic National Distributing Company
Location: Romeoville, IL
Summary
The Director of Distribution at RNDC will drive warehouse and delivery operations within your market. You’ll play a pivotal role in strategic planning, optimizing efficiency, managing costs and maintaining inventory accuracy while ensuring safety compliance and industry standards. With your expert guidance, you’ll lead a dedicated team and foster collaboration with logistics partners to implement technology and continuous improvement initiatives. Your contributions will ensure seamless coordination across departments and corporate teams, ultimately enhancing our supply chain’s efficiency and success.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute distribution strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Lead and manage daily warehouse and delivery operations for efficiency and service.
- Act as a liaison with commercial partners to drive operational success.
- Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Analyze distribution costs for cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Oversee inventory control for accuracy and minimal discrepancies.
- Recruit, train and develop warehouse and delivery teams.
- Promote safety, compliance, budget management and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent preferred, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five or more years related experience.
- Three to five years previous distribution, transportation and/or warehouse management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 years previous management and operations experience with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier preferred.
- Ability to regularly operate a motor vehicle.
- Current state driver’s license.
- Spanish bilingual abilities preferred.