Distribution Manager (Project Management)
Get to know us: NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.
We are currently looking for a Distribution Manager for our St. Louis MO facility.
The Distribution Manager will report to the general manager. This role will play a vital part in ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of product. This role is crucial for linking production with customers, influencing the bottom through strategic management and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage delivery logistic to maximize efficiency and consistent on-time deliveries.
- Direct, optimize, and coordinate full order cycle.
- Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.
- Track quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
Position Requirements:
- Arrange warehouse, plan routes and process shipments.
- Resolve any arising problems or complaints related to distribution.
- Supervise, coach, and train warehouse workforce.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and ISO requirements.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Proactive approach to problem solving and troubleshooting.
- Ability to perform detailed analysis and conclude with process improvement recommendations
- Prefer Commercial Driver's License (CDL), as classified by State Law, or capable of obtaining CDL.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an emphasis on positive listening behavior and a demonstrated bias for action.
- Effective verbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate clearly with Customers and our Sales Team to resolve any challenge and or issue needing immediate attention.
- Excellent written communication skills for record-keeping, reports and client interaction.
- Well organized and detail oriented.
- Moderate level of technology understanding. Must be familiar with Microsoft applications and have the ability to learn other software applications as applicable. (Word, Excel, ERP/MRP System requirements).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management preferred.
- 2 – 3 years proven experience as a distribution manager or in a similar managerial role.
- Current or prior CDL license a plus
- Logistics brokerage or sales experience
- Transportations Manager System (TMS) experience a plus
What we can offer you as a full-time associate:
Competitive pay
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
401(k) w/Employer Match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Why work for Novo Health Services?
NOVO Health Services strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterile and hygienically clean linen industry. To do that, we provide a safe, positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement.
Complete an on-line application at www.novohealthservices.com!
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin veteran, or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Drug-Free Workplace.
