Distribution Center Assistant Manager | Kansas City

ABOUT ALBERT USTER IMPORTS
Albert Uster Imports, Inc. ("AUI") is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Gaithersburg, MD) with warehouse locations in Kansas City, Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Gurnee and Gaithersburg.
AUI falls under the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization, Roland Foods, LLC.
Founded in ****, the company offers over 1,400 products from around the world.
We serve leading hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers with innovative, high quality products and solutions to their most demanding culinary challenges.
We operate a network of distribution centers across the U.S. and serve select international markets as well.
AUI has a national direct selling organization of over 60 sales professionals and a staff of culinary experts (chefs and food scientists) adept at custom product solutions.
***Albert Uster Imports Inc. is proud to offer a competitive performance-based bonus structure during employment.
The monthly bonuses will be based on the achievement of key performance indicators and the overall performance of the business.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Albert Uster Imports is in search of an
Assistant Distribution Center Manager
in our
Kansas City
Warehouse.
The Assistant Manager will assist the Distribution Center Manager (DCM) with all aspects of the warehouse day-to-day operations of the facility, including Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Management, and Customer Service.
The individual in this role will work to meet established metrics for all areas of the warehouse operation.
They will be responsible for the overall training and development of the DC Team Members and will constantly work toward cost reduction through increased efficiency and innovation.
The Assistant Manager must be able to manage the Distribution Center operations in its entirety in the absence of the DCM.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Warehouse Management
Assures warehouse expenses are managed within budget (freight spend and supplies)
Manages the overall warehouse and facility to the Company's satisfaction
Assist the Distribution Center Manager with all facilities related issues, to include periodic inspections
Warehouse Physical Facility & Perimeter Management
Maintains security of inventories
Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment both within the warehousing area, dock areas, reefers and freezers and around the perimeter of the building, ensuring proper sweeping, mopping, and trash pickup
Ensures conformance to and compliance with governmental regulations
Conducts daily inspection of the warehouse work areas and corrects/reports findings
Ensures all equipment (fixed and non-fixed) and work areas are in safe and working order
Transfer Management
Ensures all required transfers are processed and shipped per established company guidelines
Ensures accuracy of transfer and makes sure that all items are staged, scanned, and double-checked before posting
Responsible for seeking approval for all changes
Ensures timely receiving of inbound transfers; scanned and put away upon physical receipt, per established company guidelines
Stock Maintenance
Working with the Receiving Lead, ensure the timely receipt of all Inbound Transfers and Purchase Orders following specified temperature guidelines per AUI's Safety Plan.
Jointly responsible for restocking and inventory disposition activity (dispose or donate); responsible for 100% adherence to established processes
Rotate/Replenish Stock (FIFO)
Ensure accuracy of locations, Lot Tracking, and home location administration
Manage "cycle counts" activity to ensure inventory accuracy
Re-barcode when necessary
Ensure that stock is properly stored and protected
Report non-conforming products to Purchasing for stock adjustments.
Move identified products to designated locations
Perform weekly inspection of all inventory items and report any issues, such as overstock and short-stocked items
Participate in Physical Inventories and maintain inventory accuracy within established budget guidelines
Order Fulfillment
Ensure all customer orders received before the cut-off time are processed and shipped on the same day
Interact with Customer Experience Specialists on all issues (routing, freight claims, OS&D, etc.)
Ensure steps are taken to mitigate shipping errors; facilitate retraining as needed
Ensure all pulled items are Scanned (checked)
Ensure packaging procedures are followed while ensuring; proper usage of supplies, sized boxes (for both weight and dimension), and proper labeling of products requiring special handling
Ensure all necessary business needs communication is provided to carriers
Achieve a thorough knowledge of both FedEx and UPS Manifest systems
Achieve a good understanding of how to manage shipping activity with freight companies
Set daily pickup appointments with LTL carriers - use of a Transportation Management System is required
Demonstrate knowledge of LTL carriers both dry and refrigerated
Work closely with Common Carriers (UPS&FDX) to schedule late pickups and/or midday pick-up sweeps
Plan for, and communicate business trends to DC Personnel and Carrier companies, to ensure "on-time" shipping performance
Track/Trace/Research Shipment Issues as requested
Provide Proof of Delivery from all carrier partners as may be requested
Provide End of Day reporting - monitors activity in the DC and communicates performance to the business as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required
4 years of working experience in warehousing, logistics, and/or other related fields
Ability to lead and supervise employees; must have the ability to communicate, both actively, and proactively
Forklift certification
Knowledge of modern warehousing techniques including logistics, special handling/storage requirements, and shipping alternatives
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed to objectives without supervision; ability to handle and resolve recurring problems
Must be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as workload dictates
Physical requirements (lifting, etc.): The ability to lift 50 lbs.
Preferred
High school diploma
SALARY RANGE
Albert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company.
One of the ways AUI does that is through a competitive compensation package.
The base salary for this role will be
$60,000 - $65,000
.
This role will be bonus eligible.
Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion, the salary offered.
Founded by immigrants, AUI & Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life.
We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together.
All are welcome at our table!
We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities.
Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!
AUI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
AUI considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
AUI is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ******.
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