Albertsons Companies
Director, Distribution Center
Albertsons Companies, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
About the company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose
: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.
Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.
What you will be doing
This position will be located in Anchorage, AK.
Position Purpose
:Responsible for overall distribution center operational and financial performance of one or more facilities which includes receiving, storage, and shipping of dry and perishable products to meet retail store requirements.
Main responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
Plans and directs the activities connected with all facets of physical distribution including but not limited to receiving, storage, and shipping of dry and perishable products to meet demanding retail store requirements.
Ensures accurate inventory maintenance, maintains timely distribution schedules, organizes emergency preparedness plans, and controls salvage and pallet repair activities.
Drives continuous improvement in the areas of profit, ROI, process improvements through Lean processes.
Utilizes new technology and processes available to maximize efficiency.
Develops policies and procedures for distribution processes in order to ensure optimization and compliance with established standards and regulations.
Ensures Safeway policies, procedures and practices are strictly adhered to, including appropriate audit, controls and segregation of duties are in place to support Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
Accurately records and reports all reporting data to ensure optimum financial integrity.
Responsible for managing food safety/sanitation programs to meet or exceed both ASI and company standards. Utilizing the 5S principles.
Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy work environment. Provides a high level of safety awareness for the team by continually communicating effectively, educating the team members and enforcing safe work practices.
Ensure work areas are hazard free, clean and orderly.
Oversees all phases of the distribution centers' employee relations and development, directly or through subordinates. Hiring and continuous development of the facility staff.
Manages employee relations by dealing with grievances, corporate, LR, plant employees, and other business agents. Union contract agreements; includes administration, interpretations, grievance meetings, preparation for negotiations, and involvement in negotiations.
Develops a strong management team to support succession requirements throughout the corporation.
Develops and manages distribution operating and capital equipment budgets.
The salary range is $131,200.00 to $183,640.00 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus.
What we are searching for
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business or logistics) and/or equivalent experience.
9 - 12 years of experience.
10+ years of progressive distribution management experience. Experience in computerized warehouse management and transportation management systems.
Understanding of financial/accounting principles and operational budgeting.
Proven experience in developing and managing annual operating plans (P&L).
Proven ability to do financial analysis and review and analyze existing cost data.
Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing engineered labor standards.
Ability to empower the workforce and build strong teams through hiring, developing, evaluating, training, coaching and succession planning.
Proven ability to define performance measures directly related to business and hold people accountable for such.
Strong communication skills and ability to build direct relationships with hourly associates while managing multiple union contracts.
Excellent customer service focus, results oriented.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer skills, including Excel, MS Word, and Adage.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose
: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.
Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.
What you will be doing
This position will be located in Anchorage, AK.
Position Purpose
:Responsible for overall distribution center operational and financial performance of one or more facilities which includes receiving, storage, and shipping of dry and perishable products to meet retail store requirements.
Main responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
Plans and directs the activities connected with all facets of physical distribution including but not limited to receiving, storage, and shipping of dry and perishable products to meet demanding retail store requirements.
Ensures accurate inventory maintenance, maintains timely distribution schedules, organizes emergency preparedness plans, and controls salvage and pallet repair activities.
Drives continuous improvement in the areas of profit, ROI, process improvements through Lean processes.
Utilizes new technology and processes available to maximize efficiency.
Develops policies and procedures for distribution processes in order to ensure optimization and compliance with established standards and regulations.
Ensures Safeway policies, procedures and practices are strictly adhered to, including appropriate audit, controls and segregation of duties are in place to support Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
Accurately records and reports all reporting data to ensure optimum financial integrity.
Responsible for managing food safety/sanitation programs to meet or exceed both ASI and company standards. Utilizing the 5S principles.
Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy work environment. Provides a high level of safety awareness for the team by continually communicating effectively, educating the team members and enforcing safe work practices.
Ensure work areas are hazard free, clean and orderly.
Oversees all phases of the distribution centers' employee relations and development, directly or through subordinates. Hiring and continuous development of the facility staff.
Manages employee relations by dealing with grievances, corporate, LR, plant employees, and other business agents. Union contract agreements; includes administration, interpretations, grievance meetings, preparation for negotiations, and involvement in negotiations.
Develops a strong management team to support succession requirements throughout the corporation.
Develops and manages distribution operating and capital equipment budgets.
The salary range is $131,200.00 to $183,640.00 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus.
What we are searching for
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business or logistics) and/or equivalent experience.
9 - 12 years of experience.
10+ years of progressive distribution management experience. Experience in computerized warehouse management and transportation management systems.
Understanding of financial/accounting principles and operational budgeting.
Proven experience in developing and managing annual operating plans (P&L).
Proven ability to do financial analysis and review and analyze existing cost data.
Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing engineered labor standards.
Ability to empower the workforce and build strong teams through hiring, developing, evaluating, training, coaching and succession planning.
Proven ability to define performance measures directly related to business and hold people accountable for such.
Strong communication skills and ability to build direct relationships with hourly associates while managing multiple union contracts.
Excellent customer service focus, results oriented.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer skills, including Excel, MS Word, and Adage.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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