Distribution Center Manager jobs in Portland, OR

With more than 500 service centers, 9 strategic distribution centers, and almost 6,000 employee associates across North America, Applied Industrial Technologies stocks 4 million part numbers to supply our customers with all of their hydraulic, pneumatic, bearing, and other industrial MRO and OEM parts needs. We are seeking a motivated Office Manager that would be responsible for site leadership with emphasis on customer service support for a high volume order fulfillment center to include daily direction of personnel teams, budgets & activities to meet P&L targets and performance metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates with customers in a clear, concise, timely and professional manner and follows up as necessary; is always professional and represents the organization positively.
• Provide site leader support for entire distribution center operations while ensuring KPI's are achieved by using Lean focused efforts.
• Champions safe behaviors; actively participates in all safety initiatives
• Reduce complexity; drive standardization in our data and processes; deliver on customer expectations; eliminate downtime.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely records of business transactions.
• Access to assets within area of responsibility is permitted only in accordance with general or specific authorization.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years business, Lean and or customer service experience
• Persuasive communicator / strong facilitator / structured and logical thinker
• Solid computer skills: Excel, Power Point, Access, etc.
• WMS experience preferred
• Lean background preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Ability to challenge the status quo
• Self-directed, proven leader

Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT)is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to hiring@applied.com or call 216-426-4389 to let us know the nature of your request.