Director, Distribution - Jacksonville, Florida

Work Location Type:Onsite

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,Zoro.comoffers customers access to more than 14 million products, andMonotaRO.comoffers more than 24 million products. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is$132,400.00 to$220,700.00.

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 23 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

PositionSummary:

Provide strategic and operational leadership for a high volume, order fulfillment, multi-shift distribution center. Ensuring accurate product receipt, order fulfillment and the optimization of resources and processes while operating within budget.

Achieve results by directing the development of processes to ensure most efficient, highest quality customer service while also ensuring compliance with state/federal employment law and OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations and company procedures. Managing the DC leadership team to develop an environment that promotes process improvement where employees are empowered to the success of the company thereby negating the need for third-party representation. You will report to the Vice President of Distribution Operations and be located at our Jacksonville, Florida location. You will lead a team of 5 direct reports, responsible for a large multi-shift team member population.

You Will:

• Have financial responsibility for a 350,000 sq. ft. distribution center with building and assets valued between $35M and $110M. Manage annual capital budget of up to $1M. Manage payroll expenses of up to $15M and non-payroll expense of up to $5M. Identify opportunities to reduce these costs.

• Collaborate with Sales and Branch Services management to identify process changes to improve customer service, asset management and market strategies for the supported branches that service up to 100,000 customers.
• Communicate Company vision, values, strategies and direction, and our market plans to distribution employees. Create and promote an environment where employees are committed to the success of the company.
• Lead managers to make certain that their teams understand expectations for meeting their goals. Ensure standardization and sharing of best-demonstrated practices within Operations, Distribution Center and across the Distribution Center Network.
• Ensure that the appropriate SMART goals are set and achieved, (Safety, Quality, Productivity and Positive Employee Relations), through the proper execution of continuous improvement and performance drivers.
• Ensure standardization and sharing of best demonstrated practices with Operations, Distribution Center and across the Distribution Center Network.
• Ensure our physical assets (building, equipment, inventory) are protected. Use process improvements to improve operational efficiencies (Cost Per Line).
• Accountable for inventory throughput at the Distribution Center serving 100,000+ customers.

You Have:

• Undergraduate degree in business, logistics, material management or a related field of study or equivalent experience with 5 years progressively responsible management experience in a high volume, multi-shift operation dealing with large team member populations.
• Skill in creating a dynamic workplace that effects positive team member relationships across functional boundaries and with suppliers.
• Ability to promote and lead change. Must have experience developing team members. Capability for exploring beyond traditional business practices to lead operational enhancements in a positive, productive manner. Process improvement, analytical and financial management skills.

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