Distribution & Warehouse Operations Manager

Akkodis is seeking a Distribution & Warehouse Operations Manager job with a client in Rochester, NY. Must hold High School Diploma or GED to be considered. Will lead multi-site warehousing (receiving, put away, storage, inventory control, picking/packing, shipping), 3PL overflow operations, and outbound transportation from the plants to North American distribution centers, as well as order fulfillment and distribution to one direct ship customer. The role ensures inventory accuracy, on time/accurate shipments, carrier performance, safety, and cost efficiency, and partners closely with Materials Management, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Service/Order Management, Quality, EHS, Finance, IT/Systems, 3PLs, and carriers. Systems: SAP.

Salary Range: $100/k to $120/k. The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Distribution & Warehouse Operations Manager responsibilities include:

• Own the end-to-end execution from receiving through shipment: three plant warehouses, 3PL overflow, and outbound transportation to NA DCs/direct ship customer.
• Build and lead high performing teams (including 1 Warehouse Supervisor), set standards of work, staff to plan, and develop cross training for flexibility.
• Establish a tiered management system (daily/weekly/monthly) with visible KPIs and structured problem solving.
• Oversee receiving, put away, storage/slotting, kitting/staging, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Drive inventory accuracy via robust cycle counting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Optimize layout, slotting, MHE, and racking to improve flow, safety, and productivity.
• Ensure dock to stock and order cycle time targets are met.
• Maintain SOPs, work instructions, 5S, and visual management.
• Own transportation planning, tendering, appointment scheduling, and track and trace to NA DCs; manage exceptions proactively.
• Lead carrier performance (tender acceptance, OTD, claims, cost/stop), and negotiate rates in partnership with Procurement (as applicable).
• Ensure on time, in full and compliant shipments to the direct ship customer, including EDI/ASN timeliness, label/pack compliance, and chargeback prevention.
• Manage freight claims and work with carriers and plants on corrective actions.
• Partner with Production Planning to align daily/weekly shipping plans, constraints, and recovery plans.
• Partner with Materials Management for inbound flow, GR/put away cadence, and to prevent stockouts/line downs.
• Partner with Customer Service/Order Management on order promising, prioritization, and customer compliance.
• Collaborate with Quality on nonconformance handling, holds, and disposition.
• Coordinate Finance on budgeting, cost controls, and freight audit & pay.
• Work with IT/Systems on master data (bins, HU/packing specs, shipping conditions), EDI, and system enhancements.
• Ensure OSHA and site safety compliance, strict PPE and MHE practices, and lead incident investigations.
• Maintain DOT/FMCSA compliance for carrier operations (where applicable); ensure hazmat procedures are followed if relevant.
• Own business continuity and peak/seasonal scaling plans for logistics and warehousing.
• Lead CI initiatives (Lean/Kaizen, 5S, standard work, SMED for changeovers in shipping/receiving).
• Improve cost per unit, freight cost per pound/unit, and labor productivity while protecting service and quality.
• Build and manage annual operating budgets (labor, MHE, supplies, freight) and capex (racking, MHE, automation).

Desired Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum Seven years related experience
• Experience in warehousing/distribution/logistics.
• Demonstrated success with transportation to DC networks and direct ship customer fulfillment.
• ERP/WMS/TMS proficiency (e.g., SAP IM/WM/EWM, TM, or equivalents); strong data discipline and master data acumen.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, hazmat (as applicable).

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 585-490-8656 or ***email_hidden***

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:

• Medical/ Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Holidays and PTO

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