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ASSA ABLOY

Global leader in access solutions

Service Parts Distribution & Logistics Manager

Inventory Management +1Updated on Nov 14
Full-timeIndian Trail, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • At least 7 years of progressive experience in distribution, warehouse, or logistics operations.
  • Experience owning or significantly influencing a P&L or operating budget.
  • A proven track record using Lean or continuous improvement methods to deliver measurable gains in productivity, quality, and cost.
  • Strong command of inventory management practices, including cycle counting, replenishment planning, and slotting.
  • Working knowledge of ERP and warehouse management systems and strong Excel and data analysis skills.
  • Ability to lead change and hold teams accountable to KPIs.

Responsibilities

  • Run a high-volume, multi-million-dollar distribution center serving field technicians and service customers across North America.
  • Transform the business while responding to daily operational demands.
  • Develop and deliver results for the business through P&L responsibilities.
  • Coach and lead the service parts growth transformation plan using Lean principles.
  • Lead international improvement projects to optimize availability, inventory management, and costs.
  • Optimize material planning and purchasing of core spare parts in cooperation with the Supply Chain function.
  • Manage transportation and logistics of spare parts in cooperation with the Supply Chain organization.
  • Manage sourcing needs for third-party competitor spare parts.
  • Ensure spare parts picking, packing, production, and deliveries meet agreed lead times with service companies.
  • Ensure delivery performance and other spare parts KPIs are met.
  • Develop the customer service organization for the service organization.
  • Manage inventory in the spare parts center and external warehouses, including cycle counts.
  • Oversee cycle counts, stock levels, reorder point levels, and space allocation for new service parts stock.
  • Develop and implement departmental quality assurance programs.
  • Oversee distribution services, warehouse operations, and shipping, including boxes and cars.
  • Hire staff, oversee training, and evaluate capacity needs to meet service parts growth.
  • Direct, evaluate, support, and mentor distribution services supervisors.
  • Instruct and advise staff on changes to policies, procedures, and working standards through individual counseling and department meetings.
  • Monitor departmental workload and productivity to ensure 100% on-time delivery.
  • Communicate department goals, objectives, organizational activities, and initiatives to staff in a timely manner.
  • Monitor quality control of departmental activities.
  • Generate departmental productivity reports for benchmarking programs.
  • Assist in preparing the annual budget.
  • Perform related duties as required, which may include directly assisting in material handling activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in aftermarket, service parts, or MRO distribution, ideally supporting a field service organization.
  • Experience in multi-site or international operations within a global company.
  • ASCM/APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) and/or Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
  • Background in building products, door or entrance systems, or industrial equipment.

About the Company

ASSA ABLOY

Global leader in access solutions

ASSA ABLOY provides access solutions including mechanical locks and electronic security systems to secure doors, buildings, and identities. Its products work by combining physical locks with digital access control: mechanical locksets for doors, electronic locks and smart cylinders that can be opened via codes, cards, keys, or mobile apps, and identity solutions from HID Global that manage secure credentials and access permissions across systems. The company differentiates itself through a large, diversified portfolio of brands and products, a long track record of strategic acquisitions (such as Yale Locks and HID Global), and a global presence in over 70 countries, which lets it serve many customers and integrate hardware with software and identity management. The goal is to maintain leadership in the access-solutions market by expanding offerings, geographic reach, and coordination across physical security and identity technologies.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Stockholms kommun, Sweden
Founded
1880

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