Distribution Center Manager

Lowell, AR, USA

Utility Sales

Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI) is an organization with a rich history and a bright future. As a leader in the energy industry we look to our employees to help us grow, change, and provide power to over 500,000 members of our 17 electric distribution cooperatives.

The Supervises and directs all daily activities in the Warehouse. Maintains warehouse to ensure materials are received and shipped in a timely, cost efficient, organized manner; supervises warehouse workers.  In this position, you will be given the opportunity to work alongside peers who are versatile, enthusiastic, and continuing to strive to push AECI and our mission forward.

• Supervises and assists in the daily activities of loading trucks from load schedules and the unloading of all materials that are received, and stores received materials in its proper place in the warehouse or yard.
• Monitors materials to be shipped such as: quantities, quality and item accuracy.
• Oversees and assists in the checking of freight against purchase orders.
• Oversees and assists in the handling of transformers received and shipped, ensuring transformers are pulled, adjusted, and ready for shipment.
• Monitors and maintains adequate assembly parts for products in stock, i.e., hardware for mounting lightning arresters to transformers.
• Directs and participates in annual inventory process; ensures warehouse is prepared and ready for annual physical inventory.
• Supervises the inspection of new inventory and returned items for damage; maintains packing/shipping supplies at appropriate levels to insure timely shipments.
• Makes recommendations and helps to enforce safety procedures throughout warehouse operations, with particular attention directed towards vehicle/fork lift operation, stocking of inventory, proper use of equipment, and hazardous items.
• Directs and assists in the placing of goods received to designated storage shelves, bins, yards and warehouse areas.
• Assembles orders to be shipped to customers and directs the investigation of discrepancies during inventory counts.
• Inspects and ensures proper maintenance and training for all forklifts, trucks, and equipment.
• Approves time worked/time off for all direct reports.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities for a minimum of three employees in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• If applicable, schedules outbound loads for a VMI distribution center, supervises multiple VMI warehouses, oversees and assists in the pulling work orders for the VMI line crews and maintains and scans all paperwork for the VMI operation. This duty is performed daily.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High school or GED, plus at least 6 years related experience in warehouse operations. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Forklift Operator

Valid Drivers License

Benefits

• 2 Retirement Plan Options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accrual
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days, but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.