Director of Warehousing and Final Mile Delivery

Director of Warehousing and Final Mile Delivery

1915 South is one of the fastest growing retail furniture chains in the country. We are seeking a Director of Warehousing and Final Mile Delivery to supervise our 3 distribution centers servicing our 28 store locations across the south east. If you are a highly motivated and goal-oriented individual who meets the qualifications below, please apply to join our team.

Essential Job Duties:

• Manage and supervise the company’s Distribution Centers and home delivery service
• Develop and direct metrics for warehouse productivity, customer delivery optimization, and cost controls for all Distribution Center activities to drive for constant improvement
• Monitor delivery routing to maximize efficiency
• Clearly define the management support staff roles
• Monitor inventory levels and implement inventory control policies in all Distribution Centers
• Recruit, hire, train and develop a productive warehouse and management team
• Direct, train and monitor procedures to ensure the safety of all employees, equipment, and property
• Supervise the maintenance and service of the company’s truck fleet Travel to the DCs periodically to ensure consistency and low variance of processes, overall condition of facilities, and proper cost and safety measures are in place

Background and Experience Requirements:

• Experience in furniture distribution and delivery is preferred
• Experience managing multiple distribution centers is a plus
• Knowledgeable about optimal warehouse layout and efficient material handling
• Excellent computer skills
• Candidate must pass a background, credit check and drug test

Abilities and skills:

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to hire, grow and inspire individuals and teams
• Ability to develop a strong management team
• Ability to develop company processes to maximize DC efficiency
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Owner mindset; takes ownership over everything within scope of responsibility while still empowering others to do the same

Why 1915 South?

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus plan

Benefits: Provide for yourself and your family with our competitive benefit programs. We offer health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement: 401K retirement savings plan with a company match

Tuition: College tuition assistance at Thomas University

Employee Discounts: Employees are provided with generous furniture discounts!

Long-Term Career Opportunities: Many of our company leaders at 1915 South were promoted from within our own company. When you start at 1915 South, you are not just starting your next job but beginning your new career.