Branch Manager - Full-time

Description

The Branch Manager is responsible for all aspects of a branch operation and has primary accountability for supporting sales in the mission of order fulfillment. The incumbent will be responsible for providing the day-to-day direction and leadership for substantial distribution operations to include leadership to branch supervisors and their teams. The Director of Operations will be capable of working in a state-of-the-art, fast-paced, highly developed organization where operations, transportation, customer service and finance work hand-in-hand to meet the needs of the customer.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage & Drive Key Performance Indicators- Drives all aspects of the business by managing the KPI's.
• Financial Responsibility- Understands and analyzes the P&L on a daily, weekly or monthly basis to formulate plans, ensuring that all commitments and financial goals are achieved.
• Sales Partnership- Partners with sales team and works with existing and potential customers as one team. Understands the mission and the sales structure in support of the ultimate revenue and margin goals of the Distribution Center, as well as, the corporation as a whole.
• Transportation- Functional knowledge of transportation cost, private fleet responsibilities, drivers and how transportation expenses impact the branch financials. Actively participates in ride-alongs; facilitates quarterly meetings and provides communication opportunities between the warehouse team and transportation personnel.
• Regulatory/Quality Standards- Demonstrated knowledge & competence in federal, state & local laws & regulations concerning the receipt, storage & shipment of medical supplies & equipment, prescription drugs & devices, hazardous materials.
• Managing Change- Responds, embraces, and adapts approach to achieve goals. Helps others deal with the ongoing demands of change; sees and shows others the benefits of change.
• Safety and Risk Management- Puts the health and safety of Team members first. Able to identify any factors in DC or MedTrans environment that may be harmful to Team member and practices good judgment in controlling risk.
• Inventory Control- Demonstrates knowledge of inventory control policies and procedures. Identifies and resolves inventory control risk within the warehouse.
• Planning & Organization- Consistently achieves results by ensuring projects, programs, etc., are properly planned and executed. Able to balance multiple projects with a clear vision of how projects are interdependent.
• Effective Communicator - Effectively communicates with all levels of the organization.
• Manage and Develop People - Recruits and selects employees with the right qualifications for roles. Sets and monitors performance expectations and goal metrics--holds others accountable for results and ensures both positive and negative consequences in accordance with performance. Provides feedback and coaches others to drive performance.

Qualification

• College degree and 5 to 7 years management experience, with demonstrated expertise in sourcing and selecting supervisors, support personnel, and warehouse employees. Preferable 10 to 12 years business experience, with ten years being in a distribution center environment. Ability to get Certified as a CDR by the State of Florida to ensure compliant operations and handling of pharmaceutical product.
• Extremely high sense of urgency. Capable of handling multiple priorities and extensive time demands. High level of personal integrity.
• Effectively navigates through complex situations, both internal and external, that may require multiple decision makers. Demonstrated experience in customer relations and the ability to lead work environments that embrace the principles of positive employee relations.

Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 65 pounds. Sit, walk or stand for prolong periods of time. Display specific vision abilities required by this job including, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to work in hot and cold environments, (32F – 95F). Ability to encompass heights. Frequent bending and kneeling. General office conditions.

Medline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.