Senior Director, Distribution

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Sr. Director, Distribution is responsible for distribution across North America, including but not limited to performance metrics such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory. This position will also be responsible for standardizing and streamlining processes, distribution infrastructure, and investments for all direct and dotted line distribution facilities. Additionally, this position will act as the internal subject matter expert in developing a roadmap that addresses industry trends (i.e., eCommerce sales).

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The Build (Responsibilities)

• Partner with the executive leadership team to understand the strategic roadmap, working with cross-functional teams to develop next generation distribution network
• Act as the internal distribution subject matter expert, leading distribution leaders to ensure delivery of products is accomplished in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Develop and implement standardized and streamlined processes across network facilities; audits internal processes against industry best practices
• Analyze market trends in distribution by studying the industry and implementing changes to ATG’s distribution facilities, infrastructure, network, and footprint
• Create a community of practice for distribution leaders through monthly distribution reviews and other activities (i.e., trainings, conferences, etc.)
• Own performance for Apex distribution facility including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory metrics; consults all other facilities on metrics
• Own productivity initiatives for the distribution network; partner with Operational Excellence to plan rapid improvement events and the implementation of lean methodologies and other tools (i.e., Kaizen, Lean, Value Stream Mapping, etc.)
• Partner with internal factories and outside suppliers to enhance the effectiveness of the ADC
• Partner with the logistics team to align on strategies, business planning and supply.
• Partner with human resources for talent management of the distribution function, including staffing requirements, learning and development, succession planning, etc.
• Collaborate with other departments (i.e. sales and customer service) to improve order management and shipping consolidation initiatives
  
  

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering related discipline
• 15 years’ experience in manufacturing and distribution environments, including a minimum of 5 years’ hands-on distribution leadership with high SKU counts
• Experience managing a multi-site distribution network, including and executing footprint changes to optimize the distribution network
• Experience in managing a 3PL.
• Experience managing multiple customer channels including “big box” and eCommerce retailers
• Experience in inventory management and accuracy, including responsibility for audit and cycle counting programs
• Demonstrated ability to deliver productivity through formal and informational Operational Excellence programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop leadership teams and next level management through training, coaching, and exposure to new opportunities enabling others to meet or exceed peak levels and execute projects on-time and on-budget
• Advanced knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP) and WMS systems
• Executive presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  
  

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH, SATA, Crescent, Cleco, Weller and APEX. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

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If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!