What Does A Regional Distribution Manager Do At Sleep Number
* inventory control, labor utilization, transactional accuracy, billing and invoice accuracy, and reporting tools and mechanisms.* This role collaborates with all Supply Chain departments to improve broader organizational processes that impact the flow of product through the distribution network.* This position directly impacts organization performance through the management and inspection of warehouse productivity and efficiency.* Strategically this position will play a pivotal role in the creation, execution, management and delivery of best in class warehouse services; all of which will lead to an enhanced customer delivery experience.* As we continue to grow and evolve as an organization this role will also be leveraged to assist with the expansion and design of the network, to include scope and level of service needed by the network to support company goals and objects. * Provide monthly reporting of financials, create and implement cost cutting measures at each 3rd party facility* Scrupulously inspect and authorize billing and invoicing in accordance to contractual agreements* Develop and implement reporting tools and mechanisms that effectively communicate distribution center KPIs* Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities based on industry standards and best practices for increased financial efficiency within the Distribution Center Network.* Develop and implement data analysis tools/techniques to effectively determine the root cause of inventory discrepancies, service failures, and inefficiencies to quantify and report all warehouse metrics and KPI’s* Define and monitor process requirements for all Distribution Center deliverables (Including but limited to):* Inventory Control* Receipt/Inbound processing* Storage* Shipment/Outbound processing* Transactional Accuracy and alignment between Sleep number System of Record and Distribution Center* Labor Utilization* Lead adhoc projects with Distribution Center focus (physical inventories, cycle counts, WMS enhancements, LEAN initiatives, inventory stocking strategies, etc)* Be instrumental in opening and relocation of facilities as part of the Distribution Center Network long range plan* Support and deliver transformation projects relating to stocking, assembly and scope of work in the Distribution Centers* Aid in evaluation of all network options for increasing profitability for (insource vs outsource, multiple 3PL vendors vs sole, etc)* BS degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration* years logistics experience with an emphasis on distribution center management* years in Regional/Territory Distribution Manager* Multiple location Distribution Center experience* Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices* Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases, preference with Oracle R12 and WMS* Experience in implementation of WMS desired* Experience in consolidating and expanding distribution centers.* Demonstrated competency as a change agent with the ability to manage and lead small teams and 3PLs* Ability to use strong decision making and problem solving skills, logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solution, conclusions, or approaches to problems* Strong interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal), and leadership skills required in order to effectively communicate initiatives and drive key business initiatives through the leadership team, non-exempt populations, and cross functional teams* The ability to adapt, learn and become proficient in multiple systems quickly* Excellent project management skills with demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and the ability to drive results* Proficient in the use of basic statistics, other analytical tools and Microsoft Office suite* Highly organized and detail-oriented with good time management skills* Ability to operate on tight deadlines with multiple priorities that are subject to frequent change* Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives* Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)* Ability to travel 50% of the time* Req. #: 2016*
What Does A Regional Distribution Manager Do At The Hanover Insurance Group
* RMDM responsibilities include the following in support of their RDDM:* Oversight of agency relations:* Proactive and consistent production efforts* Actively engaging underwriter and brokers in relationship* Quarterly status updates on target agents* Quarterly status updates on shallow wells agents* Involvement/monitoring of renewal book as appropriate* Benchmark expectation of 30% to 50% travel* Oversight of Hanover field office relations:* At discretion of RDDM to support above agency relations responsibilities* Outreach (email, phone call, videoconference, travel, etc.)* Monitoring volume and quality of submission/referral flow* Quarterly status updates on each office* HSI staff engagement:* At least weekly check-in meetings with team* Discuss submission activity, renewal accounts, field relationships, issues, etc.* Developing and executing state-level and territory-level business plans, including setting reasonable goals in coordination with the HSI team, agents and Hanover field personnel
What Does A Regional Distribution Manager Do At Honeywell
* Manage regional distributors and the branch offices of the national distributors* Develop distributor goals and plans on an annual basis* Manage distributors in assigned geographic territory, ensuring revenue targets are achieved* Drive regular business reviews with distributors* Own the distributors lead generation and new business opportunity (NBO) creation programs* Drive the corporate strategy to the branch level* Serve as liaison between local distributor branches and Honeywell sales resources, pulling in support when NBO’s are identified* Develop relationships w/ distributors through training, coaching and management* Increase penetration of Honeywell products/services into distributor base* Communicate Honeywell value propositions, products and services* Co-sell w/ distributor reps where appropriate; coordinates additional Honeywell support.* Manage channel conflict between branches
