Summary

The RDC HOD is responsible for leadership and guidance of the entire RDC department.

Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

Overall

• Responsible for all functions of Distribution Center, creating and meeting all Key performance indexes to accomplish company goals as they are related to Packaging, Planning, and Customer Service Team.
• Create operating budget and initiative to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
• Plan and forecast future volume and required infrastructure and staff.
• Guide and develop team member via mentoring and formal training or corrective actions.
• Benchmark all supply chain networks to ensure MAL RDC operate at world class levels.
• Cooperate with distributors to improve customer service levels that drive the Hyundai and Kia Brand image.

Sales

• Create Sales plan by gathering data from various sources and considering automotive market factors.
• Manage manpower required to reach the Sales plan.
• Ensure inventory levels are satisfactory to achieve both Customer Fill rates and RIO.
• Manage and develop the replenishment plan including research and analysis of demand data.
• Organize staff of Sales Team to properly handle the customer service and analytical requirement to reach the corporate goals.
• Report regularly to upper management the progress and outlook for sales and months of supply.

Inventory

• Organize and develop continuous physical inventory plan to achieve world class accuracy levels.
• Manage staff for these duties and generate training program to enhance the value of the team.
• Utilize WOS (Warehouse Optimization System) to improve productivity and organization for storing.
• Manage plan for physical confirmation of all RDC assets.
• Investigate and create counter plan for all inventory errors. Enforce accountability and execution of these measures.
• Report regularly to upper management the progress and outlook for Inventory.
• Create training for team and individual development of staff to ensure a reduction of lost assets and improved efficiency.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes  supervises managers, Senior Specialists, Specialists and Team Members.

Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proven ability to lead and motivate team with productivity and quality as top priorities
• Strong communication both written and verbal
• Strong decision making skills with vision for future growth
• Complete understanding of automotive supply chain and market factors affecting it

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelors/Masters in Business or Logistics field
• 10 years’ experience leading distribution center, automotive

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  List any if required.

None

Working Conditions:  Office Environment/Warehouse; Operate computer to assess reports, sitting in a stationary position for 90% of the day, occasionally lift 15-20 lbs. 30% Travel.