Director, Distribution

Full Time
Lyons, GA 30436
Posted
Job description
At Oxford, we own brands that make people happy…from the relaxed island lifestyle of Tommy Bahama, to the sunny optimism of Lilly Pulitzer and adventurous spirit of Southern Tide…because being happy never goes out of style.
We offer competitive benefits packages which may include generous vacation policy, health and wellness coverage, 401k with company match, discounted stock purchasing, options for education reimbursement, and amazing product discounts! We value work-life balance and offer a flexible corporate office environment.

About the Role:
The Director of Distribution is responsible for all operations and the strategic growth of the Oxford of Lyons (GA) distribution center, a shared services facility performing fulfillment for every Brand in the OXM portfolio across e-commerce, company-owned retail, and wholesale channels of distribution. The operation must provide a high service level in on-time and complete shipping to each Brand’s specific requirements, while maintaining effective productivity, expense control, safety, loss-prevention, and employee relations. The Director continuously evaluates the facility’s organization, as well as existing and proposed systems, processes, and technology to determine what changes are needed to meet current and future business requirements. Serves key project leader during enterprise-wide distribution projects.
  • Ensure facility performance to defined operational procedures that control unloading, verification and receiving of incoming goods; put-away to storage and physical inventory accuracy; replenishment of picking areas; order picking and packing; loading, verification, and dispatch of outgoing shipments; value-added services and returns processing.
  • Develop and maintain productivity/performance standards for all staff and operations. Track and report key performance metrics. Utilize resulting data to identify improvement opportunities for both operational processes and individual employee’s performance.
  • Provides strategic insight or serves as key leader to enterprise-wide distribution projects or initiatives. Manages Lyons implementation of enterprise-wide projects and ensures successful ongoing operations.
  • Analyze and track costs for all services provided. Develop and communicate appropriate inter-company charges to each Brand.
  • Establish and maintain excellent customer relationships with all current and future Brand stakeholders.
  • Develop and present facility budgets for executive approval. Ensure all expenses are properly projected, tracked, and allocated. Analyze P&L statements to ensure accuracy and to identify variances that indicate necessary corrective actions and/or budget adjustments.
  • Continuously look for process, systems, and/or equipment-based opportunities to enhance the productivity and output of the facility. Coordinate with internal and external resources to develop the appropriate project plans and timelines, and project the required investments needed to realize those opportunities.
  • Organize an effective management team, develop individual performance objectives and expectations, evaluate, and manage each team member to those expectations. Make merit-based or other salary and/or compensation changes based on performance.
You will love this job if you…
  • Enjoy applying strategic business acumen and analytical approach, and teaching others similar concepts
  • Understand complex systems and can identify opportunities for technology to support business solutions
  • Able to lead, inspire and manage others, as well as serve as a “hands-on doer”
  • Successfully communicate well with all levels of the organization, including DC floor support to Oxford Executives
  • Enjoy learning all areas of the business and collaborating with others, including during negotiations or conflict
Who we would like to meet:
  • BS/BA in Business, Operations/Supply Chain, or related area
  • 10+ years of experience in a senior leadership role in a fast-paced warehousing/distribution environment.
  • Proven experience establishing, implementing, and managing Key Performance Indicators within a distribution center setting.
  • Proven experience developing budgets, cost allocations, and P&L analysis.
  • Familiarity with state-of-the-art distribution technologies/equipment (ex: Goods-to-Person, Sortation and Put-Wall equipment, etc.) and related WCS (Warehouse Control Systems), ideally including direct experience in a leadership role in an implementation project.
  • Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), ideally including direct experience in a key leadership role with a WMS implementation project.
  • Project Management, including tracking, reporting, and critical path management, ideally in managing major equipment and technology changes within a Distribution Center.
  • Experience implementing, and managing Key Performance Indicators within a distribution center setting.
  • Highly competent in use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including analytical and reporting tools.
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity please apply! You will receive an email confirming we received your application. We will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or information at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
  • Location of employees in remote designated roles requires advance notice and preapproval.

Oxford Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Oxford Industries participates in E-Verify. Details in
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