Director, US Distribution

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• At Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a leading designer, marketer and distributor of small household and commercial appliances, our culture is one of hard work, ethical behavior and teamwork. We roll up our sleeves and work hard to create products that have been pleasing customers for over 100 years. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurances, along with 401(k), paid vacation, a paid charitable day off to share your talents with the non-profit of your choice, a quarterly subsidy to help cover the costs associated with staying fit, the ability to purchase our products at a discounted cost, employee recognition, team building activities, and a casual dress code just to name a few of the advantages of working for this dynamic company. We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for an Assistant Director opportunity at our Byhalia, Mississippi Distribution Center.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of, and recommend alternatives for, work methods, procedures, controls and staffing thus achieving accurate and timely movement and processing of product
• Manage projects such as analyzing e-Commerce needs with regards to capacity and strategy for growth resulting in meeting and/or exceeding company expectations and budget requirements
• Provide recommendations to the Director for the DC's financial budget, operational, people and process and service related objectives to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains to reduce overall cost-to-serve
• Coach, train, and develop the management team, providing both informal (e.g. on-floor coaching) and formal (e.g. written evaluation) job performance feedback to ultimately meet and/or exceed customer expectations
• Manage Small Package/DTC operations within the Byhalia DC to ensure customer requirements are being met at the lowest possible cost with an overall goal to deliver to 98% of DTC customers in 2 days resulting in improved customer service which will support the overall company goal to increase direct to consumer business
• Oversight of all inventory control and audit functions, including annual Physical Inventory
• Oversight of all inbound operations (receiving )

Requirements of the position include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or equivalent. A Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of Distribution Center experience with increasing responsibilities
• Several years of demonstrated experience managing a large diverse workforce including direction and development of supervisors and managers
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical and reasoning skills
• Extensive knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office and WMS software
• Engineering and/or Project Management background is considered a plus
• e-Commerce experience is highly desirable

Our employees enjoy working in a drug-free environment. Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.