Department: LOG Management
Post End Date: 05/31/2023
Position Type: Employee
Position Reports To: Regional Logistics Director, Logistics Sr. Director or Regional Manger
Position Supervises: Distribution Center Staff
Pay Level: 12-13
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Drive results that achieve budgeted costs and progress against operational effectiveness of key performance indicator. Partner with division senior management in support of marketing and sales initiatives. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Understand total distribution and store operations, with an emphasis on vendor supply chain programs and manage these supply chain programs to provide lower cost of product
• Develop, monitor and report key performance indicators, including both cost management and store service, for all distribution operations
• Provide guidance in distribution and supply chain initiatives with division and suppliers
• Responsible for supervision of Distribution Center associates, establishing operational procedures
• Executes all operational day-to-day activities
• Accountable for safety and associate engagement process
• Develop and implement operational and capital budgets to include technology, facilities and equipment
• Oversee, manage and report operational expenses compared to budget and prior years
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; completes performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• 5+ years Logistics experience
• General management skills, operational experience and knowledge of warehouse and transportation management systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Proven ability to lead, train and motivate a team and ability to develop others
• Ability to travel independently
• Level 12 - less than 1000 associates
• Level 13 - more than 1000 associates and or multiple sites

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years Logistics experience
• Supply Chain Manger
• Assistant Supply Chain Manager
• Operations Manager
• Production Manager
• Transportation Manager
  

Leadership Behaviors: Achieves Results through Teamwork, Coaches and Develops Others, Communicates Effectively and Candidly, Executes with Excellence, Leads Change and Innovation, Leads through Positive Influence, Provides Clear and Strategic Direction, Puts the Customer First. For more information on the Kroger Leadership Behavior model, click here.

Education Level: Bachelor's Required
Required Travel: Up to 50%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Regions: Any

States: Arizona
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