Regional Distribution Manager

• Lead regional distribution center performance to consistently meet customer service expectations, on-time delivery, and fill-rate targets
• Manage and participate in distribution integrations, facility transitions, network changes, and special projects that improve service and capacity
• Own regional distribution KPIs (throughput, dock-to-stock, order cycle time, inventory accuracy, damage, OTIF/fill rate) and drive daily management routines to sustain results
• Develop labor plans and staffing models (including seasonal/peak planning), balancing service, safety, and cost while ensuring adequate training and coverage across shifts
• Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to optimize WMS/ERP/TMS processes (RF scanning, slotting, replenishment, pick paths, wave planning) and ensure accurate reporting and transaction discipline
• Manage transportation execution and carrier/fleet performance (tender acceptance, routing guide adherence, claims, utilization) and drive freight and delivery cost improvements without compromising service by optimizing route planning, and leveraging the appropriate freight partners
• Lead inventory control programs (cycle counting, root-cause analysis, adjustments governance) to minimize shrink, damage, and obsolescence and improve inventory accuracy
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, and Supply Planning to resolve service issues, manage escalations, and execute service recovery plans when disruptions occur
• Establish and audit SOPs and standard work for key distribution processes; ensure onboarding, training, and certification programs are executed consistently across sites
• Develop and manage operating budgets; identify and justify capital investments (material handling equipment, automation, racking, IT) to support capacity and productivity improvements
• Lead contingency planning and incident response for disruptions (weather, system downtime, labor constraints), maintaining business continuity and clear stakeholder communication
• Direct end-to-end distribution execution (receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, dispatch, routing, delivery, inventory control, and returns) to determine equipment, facility, and staffing needs
• Stay current on distribution concepts, techniques, and technologies to strengthen standard work, improve throughput, accuracy, and delivery performance, and scale best practices across the network
• Monitor distribution and transportation activities to ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations (including DOT requirements where applicable)
• Review and manage safety and loss prevention programs across distribution centers and fleet operations
• Cultivate U.S. Venture's values while inspiring, empowering, recognizing, and guiding team members
• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts that increase distribution productivity, accuracy, and standardization
• Continuously learn and develop self professionally
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
• 5 - 7 years warehouse and/or distribution experience
• 3 years supervisory/management experience
• Valid driver's license with good driving record
• Knowledgeable in material handling and inventory documentation
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and legal requirements for drivers
• Ability to understand, review and complete budgets
• Effective communicator to a wide range of people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to deal with a variety of situations and make decisions and adjustments as unexpected situations arise
• Ability to deal with customers and suppliers
• Comprehensive understanding of safety and OSHA requirements
• Ability to project a positive image to customers
• Demonstrated product, technical and customer service knowledge
• Knowledgeable in applicable computer software
• Ability to travel with short notice

Preferred:

• Experience leading multi-site distribution operations, including transportation/fleet and/or common carrier management
• Proficiency with WMS and transportation systems (TMS), labor management, and KPI dashboards/reporting
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification/experience (5S, standard work, kaizen, root-cause)
• Experience with slotting strategy, inventory optimization, and cycle count program leadership

DIVISION:

U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employmentbased nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis and must not require U.S. Venture's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.