Distribution Director

Company: Hawthorne Gardening Company
Location: Livermore
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

At the Hawthorne Gardening Company (HGC) we want our people to empower more people to garden no matter where and how they choose to grow. We accomplish this by encouraging people to live happier, healthier lives through gardening. If you also feel this way then you'd fit in great with us! We are looking for a Distribution Director who will join our Hawthorne Supply Chain team! This is a remote position located in the Bay Area. Candidates based in Vancouver, Washington may also be considered.As the Distribution Director, you will lead the North America, West distribution network for Hawthorne brands. This position has direct responsibility for all service and financial metrics within this distribution network. Responsibilities include analysis of warehouse and carrier performance, capacity planning, shipment execution, and provider/carrier collaboration, including contract management. Lastly, this person understands and promotes a safe and compliant warehouse operations and ensures freedom to operate through the enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures, company policy, all legal/regulatory considerations, and company/regional Safety and Quality procedures.What you'll do in this role: * Oversee a network of distribution centers providing exceptional service to Hawthorn customers in western North America while maintaining efficient distribution operations. * Provide leadership to Distribution managers and associates to enable best-in-class customer service and experience. * Drive game changing solutions within the warehouse network. * Be responsible for all performance metrics within the network for inventory management and control. This includes annual physical inventories, cycle counts, internal audits, etc. * Evaluate historical inventory data and collaborate with purchasing, finance and planning teams to maximize cash flow opportunities. * Foster a team environment with a focus on associate engagement, excellence and safety. * Provide support for warehousing network changes, system installations, new product launches, product transitions, and acquisitions.What you'll need to be successful: * Bachelor's Degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations, finance or other related degree. * Minimum of 5-10 years of distribution/warehouse operations or logistics analytics * Analytical experience and knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures within a manufacturing CPG company and general knowledge of retail business a plus. * Exposure to compliance and safety requirements associated with the management of a warehouse operation. * Ability to engage and inspire leaders and associates to deliver outstanding customer service. * Strong business acumen, with a solid record of leading change and delivering results. * Flexibility to accommodate 35%+- travel is required based on business need. What we do for you (just to list a few cool ones): * A place on an engaged team of passionate colleagues in a growing and dynamic industry. * Offer extremely competitive benefits including: Health, Dental and Vision coverage. * First day of hire, 401K match (up to 7.5%) and discounted stock purchasing program (15% discount). * 12 paid holidays and generous vacation policy. * Fitness Club Reimbursement ($350) * Nutrition reimbursement program (up to $200 per associate and per spouse) * Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes employee resource groups: Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employee Network, Scotts Veterans Network and GroPride Network, Scotts Young Professionals.#LI-SMG Our commitment to Live Total Health puts the wellness and safety of our associates and their families as the top priority. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring associate safety has been a primary focus for all of us at Scotts. During this year's flu season and the continuing pandemic, we remain committed to doing everything we can to keep our associates healthy and safe. As such, we are requiring our US associates to get a flu vaccine. This safety measure will help protect our associates, our families and our communities. We recognize a medical or personal circumstance may prevent you from meeting this requirement and we have a process to address those concerns.

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