Do you have a keen sense of people and desire to be a distribution operations leader to help drive the strategic and tactical direction for multiple distribution centers? If so, we encourage to explore joining our team where you will receive excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Davidson’s, soon to be 90 years young, is an innovative leader in firearms distribution recognized for its excellence in customer service, product offerings and financial stability.
Responsibilities Include
The Director of Distribution and Logistics will be based in Greensboro, North Carolina and will have primary responsibility over our distribution centers in Arizona and North Carolina. Overseeing our Distribution Centers, the Director will work collaboratively with the Vice President of Operations and the warehouse managers to evaluate current operational procedures and design, and recommend and implement related process and procedures. Additional responsibilities include:
- Overseeing warehouse management and personnel to maximize productivity based on workflow data
- Promoting a culture of safety and security in the Distribution Centers
- Developing short and long-term strategies for our Distribution Centers, track performance against these strategies to scale up our capacity, increasing our efficiency and developing our team’s capabilities
- Planning and execution to increase profitability, productivity and efficiency by optimizing performance
- Leading all activities related to company inventory, distribution operations, and customer order fulfillment
- Leading all aspects of warehouse and distribution center operations, including overall unit costs for distribution center facilities
- Integrating with the order management and logistics/transportation functions for continuous improvement opportunities
- Ensuring the distribution centers operate in compliance with all company policies and procedures, follow all legal and regulatory requirements, and adhere to our values and mission
- Providing leadership to support, empower, direct, and retain high-performing talent and teams
- Implementing improved processes and management methods to optimize processes, systems and reporting
- Manage inbound, outbound and storage capacity needs to support the needs of the business over the short and long term
- Staying on top of industry trends, information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and make appropriate recommendations to drive the business forward
The Ideal Candidate Would Possess
- Ability to travel frequently between North Carolina and Arizona to oversee the Distribution Centers
- Ability to communicate in a professional and articulate manner with internal and external contacts at all levels
- Demonstrated ability for planning and organization skills, handling multiple tasks, and working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to resolve conflicts in a responsive (not reactive), positive, collaborative manner
- 8+ years of distribution and fulfillment experience in progressively senior positions including broader supply chain experience - inventory management, automation, capacity planning, engineering and maintenance with preferred experience in wholesale distribution models
- In depth knowledge and experience with industry best practices, implementing process improvements in high volume, automated distribution environments supporting multiple shifts, and planning/implementing new distribution centers
- Knowledge of distribution software systems and controls to support effective business processes
- Ability to use thorough logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions, an aptitude for critical thinking
- Knowledge and experience dealing with third party distribution centers and contractual agreements
- Knowledge and experience dealing with logistic carriers and consolidation providers including rates and contractual agreements
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead strong teams
- Demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced and rapidly changing work environment with competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to make strategic choices and help focus the organization on the most critical and value-added activities
Related Educational Experience
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Benefits
Davidson’s is a business casual environment that offers a generous benefits and compensation package. The starting salary for the Director of Distribution will be commensurate with experience. Additional voluntary benefits include family medical, dental, and vision coverages as well as supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and short-term/ long-term disability plans and a 401(k) with matching funds.
About Davidson’s
Founded in 1932, Davidson’s has grown into one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers. Headquartered in Prescott, Arizona it proudly distributes over 90 brands of firearms and related products to dealers nationwide.
Davidson’s is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.
All offers of employment are conditional on candidates being at least 21 years of age and able to pass pre-employment drug testing and a criminal background check.
To apply for this position, reply to the ad with your cover letter and resume via email to hr@davidsonsinc.com.
To learn more about career opportunities at Davidson’s, click on the EMPLOYMENT link on GalleryofGuns.com
Related Educational Experience
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
