Jobs for a Writer, Operations Mgr, Director of Distribution Ctr

Job Opening: Marketing Communications Specialist

Seeking a talented communications expert to run with our web copy, email copy, brochures, articles, whitepapers, proposals, case studies, media relations and awards/honors submissions. Candidate will be a strong writer with experience in external communications, supply chain, writing for a senior executive audience and media relations. Please send your resume to andrewgross@fortna.com

__________________________________________________________________

JOB TITLE: Operations Manager - Wholesale
HOURS: 1st Shift
Manages, plans, organizes and problem solves all wholesale stock control, picking, packing and VAS (Value Added Services) functions. Responsible for managing the internal processing and delivery of over 6 million units to Luxottica wholesale customers.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Manages and problem solves for all wholesale stock control, picking and packing distribution center functions

 Schedules staff and monitors daily operations of business, labor standards and departmental plans to assure compliance to established delivery standards

 Provides input for budget process and assesses day to day compliance with same

 Assists in the interviewing process and makes recommendations for hire or termination of associates

 Conducts performance evaluations and provides associates guidance as needed

REQUIREMENTS:
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Excellent staff relations and managerial skills
 Adaptable and reactive to change
 Able to manage multiple projects
 Strong organizational skills
 Strong analytical skills
 Understanding and functional use of the wholesale AS400 and RF systems
 High school diploma, advanced degree preferred
 Three to five years performing increasingly diversified duties within a distribution environment
VACANCIES: 1 position
apply to: ejones@luxotticaretail.com
Erica Jones
Human Resource Manager
Luxottica - Atlanta Service Center
McDonough, GA 30253
____________________________________________-

JOB TITLE: Director, Distribution Center
SUPERVISOR: VP, Retail and Wholesale Distribution

Manages all distribution activities to ensure the efficient and economical utilization of facilities and equipment for storing and distributing sunglasses, ophthalmic frames, lenses, and accessories. Manages receiving, ticketing, storing, and shipping of merchandise by category and amount supplied to LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut and Sears, as well as wholesale customers. Process defective and new product returns to vendors. Manages correspondences to SGH stores.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Manages the distribution process of receiving, stocking, sorting, shipping, and returns for the Atlanta Distribution Center.
 Directs the planning and assignment of work for the most efficient use of personnel and equipment.
 Ensure all equipment is maintained as scheduled and ensures high housekeeping standards.
 Provides for training of associates, selection of associates, and termination of associates.
 Provides for the inspection of incoming product against purchase orders for quality and quantity. Arranges for return of unsolicited and/or damaged merchandise.
 Develop budgets and assesses compliance with same including identifying areas of concern and making necessary corrections.
 Manages inventories to ensure cycle counts and physical inventories match system data.
 Develops improvements in current office and distribution practices to promote efficiency, faster service, and lower cost. Assures the operations of security and safety compliance.
 Keep informed on current transportation rates and transit times to areas serviced by the Distribution Center.
 Manages KPI’s and gain-sharing results.
 Performs and functions as an assistant to the VP of Distribution and Logistics.

COMMUNICATION WITH OTHERS
INTERNAL – Distribution Center Staff and Management
CSC – Merchandise Planning and Control, Field and Brand Management, Finance, MIS, Transportation, Inventory Control, Buying Group, Associate Relations, Marketing and Purchasing
EXTERNAL – United Parcel Service, Federal Express, USPS and Airborne Express – Auditors, Inspectors, Sales, Management
Common Carriers
Supply Vendors
Staffing Agencies
Contract Vendors
Maintenance Vendors
Equipment Companies

SPECIFICATIONS
Responsible for overseeing the receipt, processing and delivery of 35k SKU’s at an approximate volume of 35.0 million units.
REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
 Strong commitment to excellence and service (meeting Customer expectations)
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Excellent staff relations and managerial skills
 Adaptable and reactive to change
 Able to manage multiple projects
 Strong organizational skills
 Strong analytical skills
 Understanding and use of the AS400 system
 Total Distribution Process Management including inventory, audit, and finance
 Accountable for delivering results, service and excellence

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree
EXPERIENCE
Seven to ten years performing increasingly diversified duties within Distribution Operations Management including budgeting, transportation, inventory, and human resources.

apply to:  ejones@luxotticaretail.com 
Erica Jones
Human Resource Manager
Luxottica - Atlanta Service Center 
McDonough, GA 30253 

THE INTENT OF THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATIVE SUMMARY OF THE MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED BY INCUMBENTS OF THIS JOB. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUESTED TO PERFORM JOB-RELATED TASKS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY PRESENTED IN THIS DESCRIPTION.






--

D&H Distribution

Margaret, thanks for pointing out that D&H, a national wholesale distributor of computer, consumer electronics, and video game products, has opened a distribution center in Newnan, GA. I also found a job for an Outbound Operations Manager at D&H posted here: JobsInLogistics


I don't see a weblink for D&H Distribution in the US (only in Canada), but if anyone researches this further and finds some info to share, please post a comment on the blog, or email me at Lynn@fpcdouglasville.org, and we'll pass it along!

New job lead for Bunzl Distribution

Thank you, Jennifer, a member at FPC, for calling to tell our GEN group that Bunzl Distribution, in Lithia Springs, is hiring for a warehouse associate. Jennifer says the sign has just gone up.

The contact info is:

Bunzl Distribution
825 Maxim Rd.
Suite 400
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
http://www.bunzldistribution.com/
Phone: (770) 745-6445
Fax: (770) 745-3443