Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: AZ - Surprise
Job Code: 10431


Logistics Manager, Safety and Quality Coordinator

Measures of Success:

• Review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine the facility’s progress toward stated goals and objectives. Monitor and develop KPIs for optimal use of personnel and resources.

• Manage shipment tracking system (SAP) to record deliveries, shipments, and on-time deliveries

• Communicate effectively with the Customer Service team, shipping clerk, and employees on any logistics issues

• Investigate any logistic issues for root cause analysis and provide corrective action

• Partner and interact with the Corporate HSE team and be an active contributor and supporter of the Safety Program

• Update and monitor Insight Via

• Coordinate, perform, and document employee safety training

• Coordinate outside services for annual inspections

• Create, Monitor, and Update Safety Policies to help ensure the facility is operated in a safe manner, where employees are not exposed to risks; along with ensuring all environmental and DOT laws/regulations are adhered to.

• Systematically process returns/damaged merchandise prior to being processed back into inventory.

• Participate in formulating, implementing, and administering the policies of the site and develop long-range goals and objectives for the operation.

• Assist in the development of employees including hiring, training, termination, and performance reviews, keeping in balance with Human Resource guidelines and policies.

• Plan best allocation and utilization of space and resources for current and/or re-organization of the Distribution Center.

• Responsible for the overall function of distribution, cost control, and inventory control. Includes developing procedures, SOP’s and KPI’s, to verify outgoing shipments, handling merchandise, and maintaining inventory.

• Assist the inbound team in the receiving and inventory function of the warehouse when needed.

• Assist in the domestic purchasing of materials

• Utilize SAP to run reports pertaining to production and distribution

• Investigate and correct any inventory discrepancies as they arise

• Review/inspect any quality issues

• Record and track quality data

• New hire training

• Has advanced knowledge with SAP materials management and warehouse management. Helps other team members navigate SAP and assists when issues arise.

• Monitor and maintain an effective, and efficient, forklift operation to support warehousing and distribution.

• Maintain exceptional customer service – Internal and external.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Previous experience in managing carrier pickups and dock scheduling

• Optimal time management skills – meetings, activities, and team member interaction

• SAP Experience required

• Strong analytical skills

• Experience implementing and managing a WMS required

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

• Previous supervisory and leadership experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Maintain work schedule to support the fluctuating business needs.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay

At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China, and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.