About the Role
SkillBridge is an excellent opportunity as you plan for your life after the military. SkillBridge matches civilian opportunities to your job training and work experience at the end of your military duty. In addition to opportunities such as Tuition Assistance and the GI Bill program, you can enhance your marketability and career prospects by participating in a SkillBridge opportunity.
Any rank, enlisted or officer, may apply for SkillBridge. SkillBridge permits you to use up to the last 180 days of Service to train and learn with an industry partner. During SkillBridge participation you continue to receive military compensation and you are covered by your military benefits. Release for SkillBridge is always mission-dependent and your unit Commander must authorize participation prior to entering into any agreement with interested industry employment partners.
There are many industry partners with opportunities in a variety of fields, such as energy, information technology, manufacturing, retail, transportation, civil service and more. These industry partners have developed SkillBridge programs for service members because they value your expertise, dedication and service.
Requirements
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
The Distribution Center Director is the accountable leader responsible for the overall operation of the Sagent Distribution Center. This role oversees stewardship and responsibility of warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, transportation, and overall distribution operations. Ensures all operations adhere to industry safety protocols complying with OSHA standards and Sagent’s accredited ISO and TL9000 certifications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Warehouse Distribution (60%)
· Distribution Center Performance:
o Implement targeted KPI’s metrics and operate against performance target and budget for all areas of distribution functions within the DC.
o Refine and implement process improvement to achieve targets within functional areas of the DC.
o Primary transportation and logistics point of contact.
o Packaging, foam, and warehouse material ordering and inventory management.
o Implement cost saving measures to reduce spend, active engagement with Sagent’s ESG initiatives.
o Ensure all members adhere to safety guidelines, partnering with Quality coordinator for training of team members on PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) equipment.
o Headcount and Overtime management including team member output/performance.
· Receiving Activities
o Correct and accurate receipt of product delivered to Sagent including but not limited to box inspection, verification of packing slip, correct entry into Microsoft AX ERP system, maintenance of paperwork and receiving processing for overall compliance and governance of KPIs, SLAs, Contractual Program Requirements, etc.
o Entry and execution of internal receipt of product and activities across departments including entry into stock within defined KPIs/SLAs.
o Enforces and accountable for high level of accuracy of all product receipt.
· Shipping Activities
o Correct and accurate shipping of product by Sagent including correct packing slip creation, shipping accounts, addresses (ship to and return), packaging, updates to Microsoft AX ERP system and ship logs, maintenance of paperwork, and shipping processing for overall compliance and governance of KPIs, SLAs, Contractual Program Requirements, etc.
o Accurate and timely pick, pack, ship execution for material and sales order requests.
o Coordination and engagement with transportation and supply companies for overall execution.
· Inventory Control Activities
o Responsible for scrap programs, cycle counts, overall integrity of materials within the distribution center
o Drives implementation of key initiatives including Directed Putaway.
· Other Activities
o Management of usage and inventory of required warehouse supply materials including but not limited to consumable materials (packing boxes, foam, tape, bubble wrap, etc.)
Distribution Center Liaison (20%)
· Single Point of Contact (SPOC) internally and externally within the Distribution Center at Sagent for identification, escalation, and resolution of issues related to the Distribution Center
· Partner with internal resources including program managers, finance, repair teams, sales, and quality to ensure teams are performing and excelling according to contract scope.
· Provide subject matter expertise, guidance, and solutions for implementation and management of programs.
Team Management (20%)
· Manage team and individual employee training, skillsets, retention, and performance are set to deliver targets and objectives at a program and company level.
· Employ and uphold Sagent safety measurements and quality standards are performed at the team and individual employee level.
· Build a strong, talented team through active participation in employee selection and recruiting activities.
· Employee administrative and management of team member activities including but not limited to time management within the HRIS system, leave of absence request, adherence to the employee handbook and code of conduct, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to support activities spanning multiple business units: equipment sales, repair sales, field services, and Asset Lifecycle Management programs.
· Lend management guidance and assistance to other functions falling under a different area within the Distribution Center
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· 10+ years of previous Warehouse/Distribution management experience
· Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred.
· Ability to operate warehouse equipment including the ability to drive and maintain forklifts (stand up / sit down) experience
· Up to date knowledge on the latest federal and state safety regulations
· Excellent leadership skills, including the abilities to set goals, motivate and manage conflict
· In-depth understanding of industry and company best practices for the warehouse/distribution center
· Comfortable using inventory management software and other organizational computer applications
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, effectively balancing multiple concurrent assignments
PHYSICAL DEMANDS | WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Prolonged periods of standing
· Must be able to access and navigate the production facility.
· Must be able to lift 40 pounds at a time.
· This position is not able to work remotely.
About the Company
In 2001, the telecom industry was heating up, with every major carrier and cable company battling over market share and who could build the strongest network. These companies knew reliable hardware was critical for uptime, but they also needed to think cost-effectively. So they ventured into the pre-owned market. Problem was, they never knew exactly how much value they would find there.
Despite the potential cost savings, there just was too much hidden data, too many hidden risks, and too many hidden agendas in this world. Someone had to take a nothing-to-hide approach. And that’s how Sagent was born. From day one, we began uncovering new value that had been hiding in the network.
Soon, Fortune 500s, government entities, and even the OEMs themselves saw the value of this new approach. To keep up with all the demand, we expanded into a 100,000+ sq. ft. facility with the industry’s largest inventory of new, surplus, and pre-owned telecommunication networking equipment.
Today, we process more than a million network assets per year. But our nothing-to-hide approach remains the same. It’s why thousands of customers in over 80 countries turn to us to help them know what their network knows.