Distribution Manager

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

What you will experience in this position:

• Oversee daily operations of a 50K+ sq ft Warehouse in Sparks, NV. Provide leadership and work direction to the team ensuring that resources are adequate to meet key requirements related to safety, quality, service levels, cost and productivity.
• Participate/Lead cross-functional projects involving the continuous improvement of distribution/logistics concepts. Drive data driven quality improvement leveraging the problem solving, ensuring containment actions are in place while eliminating the root cause.
• Conduct quality claims review and respond/assign as necessary to provide resolution to the customer.
• Recommend and implement changes regarding operational/capability improvements including: equipment replacement, resource alignment in support of business unit plans, ensure cost-effective procedures/systems are utilized, space optimization and to continually improve operational productivity.
• Workforce planning – requisitioning, contingent workforce, review of FTE count, etc.

You have:
• 4 year degree in business related field is preferred
• Ideally 7 years of experience in a Distribution environment.
• Ideally 5 years of experience in a leadership position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Experience identifying and developing future leaders through succession planning.
• Basic knowledge of business processes.
• Attention to detail & accuracy and excellent written & verbal communication.
• Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands - Much of the work will be in a manufacturing and distribution operations environment.

 

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • Focused on the customer first
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.