URM Stores

About URM Stores

Vice President of Operations & Distribution/Logistics URM, the number one food distributor in the Northwest, is looking for an experienced person with significant front-line oversight and strategic and tactical leadership to lead our Warehouse and Transportation Operations team based in Spokane, WA. As the Vice President of Operations & Distribution, the ideal candidate must be dynamic, self-motivated, enjoy working with a collaborative team, and be solution oriented. Reporting to the CEO/President, this position provides direction and oversight of in-bound and out-bound shipping, inventory control, coordinates all administrative functions and enforces corporate policy, procedures and operating systems for 400+ Warehouse, Transportation, and Facilities employees. It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. At URM we're committed to bringing customer focus to our member stores. All of us at URM are proud to be a part of the number one food distributor in the Inland Northwest. By meeting the needs of our customers and the needs of our member-owners, we create our future success. As part of that, our top goal is simple: to build a long and mutually beneficial relationship with our customers. If that’s the version of Customer Service that you’ve been craving to be a part of, then you could be a great fit to lead our operations team! Your Day-to-Day: · Provide mentoring and coaching in the areas of employee counseling, disciplinary action, employee development, as well as sustaining a high employee morale · Lead and negotiate resolutions in the grievance process with all URMs Union CBAs · Take the lead and provide direction for labor negotiations · Interact regularly with leadership team to ensure that company’s operational priorities are aligned with total company direction. · Ensure that the company’s commitment to delivering quality customer service and on time deliveries is met. · Forecast headcount needs based on labor cost, budget management, and partner with HR to create staffing strategies to ensure staffing levels and a flexible work force. · Plan the implementation and support of new/upgraded warehouse and office operating systems required in the administration of the Company. · Build a cross organizational rapport to execute amazing customer service. · Be accountable for the administration required for a physical inventory and reconciliation. · Diligently monitor all aspects of the facility P&L responsibilities, budgeting, scheduling, measurement and calculation, statistical analysis, forecasting and trending. · Implement cost reduction initiatives. · Create a spirit of continual analysis and improvement in areas of safety, quality and productivity. · Ensure the company’s physical assets (building, equipment, inventory, alarm systems, etc.) are properly controlled, maintained, protected and utilized. · Develop/implement appropriate metrics to measure the performance in all logistical functions. Ideal Candidate Profile: · Professional demeanor · Qualified candidates will possess managerial experience in leading teams responsible for transportation, warehousing, facilities, and customer service. · Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. · Excellent organizational / time management skills. · Proven analytical ability, problem solving skills and data driven decision making capability. · Flexible schedule and ability to manage a multi-shift operation. Experience: · Experience with Warehouse Management Systems. · Experience with the development and enforcement of Industrial Engineered Standards · Experience managing Union employees and Negotiating Contracts · Compliance experience with OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA and/or FSMA regulations · Has supervised and developed individuals at the manager level. · Extensive knowledge and experience in the grocery industry with Dry Goods, Dairy, Fresh Meat, Frozen, Health, Beauty, and Wellness is a strong plus. · Working knowledge in a cross dock, pic n pack environment preferred. · Computer applications using MS office specifically access, excel, internet search engine capabilities. · Experience with design and layout of distribution facilities and best-in-class operations. · This role requires a highly accomplished supply chain executive with managerial experience. Education: A Bachelor’s degree in logistics and distribution management or related discipline is preferred; or equivalent years of managerial and operations experience in high volume distribution environment Why Join Our Team? URM offers a competitive compensation package including significantly subsidized health care benefits for eligible employees and their families. These benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drugs, Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Short-term disability insurance, Cancer Insurance, and Long-term Disability insurance. We offer a 401K Plan with a match, an employee product discount, paid vacations, paid float days, holiday pay, and paid sick days. URM Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information, Service in the Uniformed Services or any other classification protected by state or federal law. We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free of all forms of discrimination, regarding recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, compensation and all other conditions of employment. The selected candidate must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug test, as URM is a drug free workplace (including marijuana) URM Stores, Inc. (“URM”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. URM recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship and veteran or disability status, or any factors prohibited by law and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. Job Type: Full-time Experience: Managing Union Employees and Negotiating Contracts: 1 year (Required) Warehouse Management System: 1 year (Required) Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Additional Compensation: Store Discounts Work Location: One location Benefits: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Paid time off Schedule: Monday to Friday

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Company Type: Private

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 1 - 5 billion (USD)

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