Distribution Manager

The history of the Acushnet Company is tightly woven into the fabric of golf.
From the start, we've been committed to enriching the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality, and exceptional service.
We are more than a collection of leading golf brands and products.
We are a team united in our passion for the game.
We are bridge builders who embrace our responsibility to leave our brands, businesses, communities, and the game of golf in a better position than when we started.

Together we live by the credo, 'Autograph your work with excellence.' We earn our position as unrivaled leaders in every category in which we compete, striving for excellence in all that we do - from the performance and consistency of our products to our engagement with golfers and trade partners, to our commitment to creating a workplace built on diversity, inclusion, belonging and respect.

Acushnet Canada Inc.
has an exciting opportunity for a Distribution Center Manager.

Job Summary:

Provide leadership to team leads and associates in multiple functional areas, involved in receiving, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, inventory control, and returns operations.
Ensure continuous performance improvement as measured by key business metrics (on time shipping, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, production efficiency, cost per unit/line shipped) while promoting and insuring teamwork and safety.
Execute performance improvement projects involving process, equipment, systems, and facility modifications necessary to support continuous improvement program.
Plan monthly labor requirements and execute staffing plans necessary to hit monthly volume targets while staying within budget for labor/overtime/temps for multiple facilities.
Coordinate distribution activities with other departments and vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to supervisors, team leads and area coordinators.
  Hold subordinates accountable for performance with regular feedback and updates and key performance metrics.
  Coach/train subordinate leaders on new/revised processes/systems and ensure performance standards are set and obtained after training period is complete.
  

• Manage daily facilities' workload.
  Conduct status meetings as necessary to hit shipping/customer service targets, daily receiving and put-away activities.
  Provide leadership in prioritizing competing work requirements and assist in resolving any obstacles to production targets with other departments or service vendors.
  Ensure work priorities are communicated between shifts/departments.
  Ensure all shipment activities meet/exceed standards for accuracy and timeliness.
  

• Lead the facilities' safety program.
  Plan and execute monthly safety team meetings.
  Facilitate monthly facility walk-through inspections.
  Document and follow up on all open action items generated by the safety committee.
  Coordinate all required safety training for associates by providing direction to department team leads and following up to ensure compliance with training plan.
  Investigate and recommend improvements to work processes and equipment that will continue to reduce injury risk.
  Ensure all required safety documentation are kept up to date and in compliance with the company safety program.
  

• Oversee training in all areas of warehouse/distribution operations for up to 60 associates (including full time and seasonal staff) in two separate locations.
  

• Participate in hiring staff, and resources as needed.
  Involved in selection and maintaining good working relationships with contractors and staffing agencies.
  

• Manage department expenses by creating/reviewing purchase requisitions and insuring expenses are kept within operational budget guidelines.
  Review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring pricing, quantity, and billed items are in line with purchase agreements.
  Identify and escalate any expenses with potential to exceed department budget.
  

• Ensure ongoing inventory accuracy and execute cycle counting as required.
  Coordinate inventory transfers between warehouses as needed.
  Organize shipments and source transportation assets necessary to complete transfers in accordance with planning team guidance.
  

• Remain informed on customers routing guidelines.
  Oversee that these are followed to prevent charge backs.
  

• Work closely with customer service to verify discrepancies on shipments.
  Verify any shortages or overages that may have occurred.
  

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will possess post-secondary education or equivalent, however, a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics or business is preferred.

Minimum of five (5) years management experience in a distribution center environment.
Must have experience in motivating all levels of associates to achieve higher levels of performance.
Experience in a multi-shift operation is preferred.
Proven ability to implement change and develop a culture of continuous improvement is required.
Must have experience meeting operations targets.

Previous experience and expertise working with Manhattan WMS, 3rd party shipping systems and ERP systems such as SAP is required.
Requires Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.
Must have an excellent work ethic and commitment to customer service.Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize plans and activities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

The candidate must be able to move throughout distribution center including climbing of stairs, ladders, and working at height.
Infrequent lifting of cartons up to 40 lbs.

The deadline for application is May 27, 2025.

Acushnet Canada Inc.
welcomes applications from persons with disabilities.Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.