Regional Distribution Services Manager - Phoenix, AZ
American Woodmark

With over 10,000 employees and more than a dozen brands, American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designer and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark, and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.



POSITION PURPOSE:
Lead field distribution activities targeted at achieving service, cost, and quality goals for assigned logistics networks.



IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.



Experience
* 5 - 7 years of progressive experience in sales, quality, operations, or other distribution related position.
* Understanding of the transportation industry, especially final mile operations.
* Proven ability to lead complex projects through completion.
* Experience working in a multiple-plant or warehouse/distribution center environment is a plus
* Track record of successful project management and team leadership
* Hands on experience and understanding of ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
* Demonstrated ability to build business relationships and work effectively with all levels of employees within an organization; the customer's organization; and outside vendors and suppliers
* Experience with developing and managing scorecards that supports logistics network efficiencies



Skills
* Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment
* Highly developed Microsoft skills with a focus on Excel
* Drive, determination, and discipline of a self-starter; must be able to work independently
* The ability to learn and utilize assorted freight / traffic information and billing systems
* Highly-detail oriented and must be able to work independently
* Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills are required
* Ability to listen to problem statements and discussions, with the ability to pick out key data points that can be used to validate or refute assumptions
* Strong planning, time management, and prioritization skills
* Must operate efficiently and effective within a team environment with the ability to flex and adapt as needed



Education
* Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field; extensive experience will be considered in lieu of an undergraduate degree





ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Lead daily operations of the delivery network including training, evaluation, and compliance to American Woodmark product handling specifications within assigned networks.
* Recommends changes to the sourcing of network providers.
* Influences the evaluation and selection of 4PL providers.
* Manages the execution of the Quality System including interface with internal Quality organization
* Manages operational relationships with supply chain services departments, interface with 4pl organizations, and internal clients including liaison to servicing plant, delivery providers, customer service, quality, and sales regional teams.
* Facilitate problem resolution with both internal and external client and providers.
* Manage and updates Client/Provider agreement relationships
* Leads special projects as assigned, influences content and team member selection.
* Cross-train and develop proficiency in all areas of the Distribution Team.
* Provides training on Logistics programs to clients.
* Implement best practice initiatives to improve service and/or minimize costs.
* Participate in back-up work, as needed, to meet team responsibilities and goals.
* Support efforts by all members of the American Woodmark team to continuously improve team, location, and company performance.
* Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
* Supervisory Responsibilities:
* This position does not have any direct reports. However, this position is responsible for mentoring of internal field operations personnel, along with dotted line authority with outsourced delivery providers.





SCOPE & EXPECATIONS:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear; and occasionally required to sit
* The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
* Typical office environment and use all required PPE
* Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
* Reports to: Distribution Network Manager
* Occasional weekend work may be required
* Travel Requirements:
o Less than 50% travel can be expected
* Recruitment process may consist of any combination of phone, video and in person interviews.
* Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of Background Check, Drug Screen, Physical Examination and/or potential Motor Vehicle Check.







BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Competitive Compensation
* Health Care Benefits
* Paid Holidays
* Paid Vacation Days
* Paid Sick Days
* 401(k) Match
* Tuition Assistance
* Relocation Assistance when available



AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled