Position OverviewAs a Slotting Optimization Supervisor, you will manage the development of effective slotting programs throughout a warehouse and oversee the maintenance of existing slotting programs as well as assisting as needed with existing warehouses within the company. You will ensure compliance to slotting best practices within the warehouse by working with your peers and the Manager of Slotting Optimization to best utilize our local slotting support. This role will be responsible for training, coaching, and managing local slotters in best practices to ensure national consistency, including re-profiling work, reserve and capacity modeling, understanding and improving key operational productivity metrics. This role will partner with other key groups (e.g. Operations, Operations Planning, Procurement, etc.) in the development and implementation of warehouse programs to drive efficiency. Focus will be on creating slotting maintenance programs, hiring of the local slotting personnel, as well as guiding the work of the slotters within the warehouse.

Job DescriptionDescription

Hiring, supervising, training and overseeing the work and performance of local facility slotters Take responsibility for maintenance and efficiency projects (i.e. customer changes, travel reduction, slot type optimizations, etc.) of C&S facilities in a comprehensive fashion with an understanding of upcoming changes to systems, labor implications, building impacts, and itemization changes. This may include managing 3rd party contractors for larger projects. Work with the local operations team to support key event planning (i.e. business transitions, new business, holiday planning, storms, etc.) of C&S facilities. Develop and manage an annual plan of maintenance and slotting initiatives designed to sustain or improve upon efficiency from previously executed projects, as well as updating slotting layouts to react to customer, SKU, and building changes. Oversee ad-hoc teams assisting in the analysis and optimization of buildings or executing slotting plans in conjunction with local management. Forge and maintain a body of software tools, analytical processes and operational assumptions that guide event planning, and which local slotters also use to maintain best-in-class facilities. Other duties as assignedTravel Required:Yes

Environment

Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)Warehouse : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)Warehouse : Freezer (-20F to 0F)

Skills

Specialized Knowledge : Proficiency in Red Prairie, EXE, and-or Triceps warehouse management systems; Strong understanding of complex distribution center operations including interrelation between slotting efficiency and key operational metrics, development of facility design concepts, project management, compiling and presenting professional materials to local and regional operations leadership.Special Skills : Advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Data Mining, and intermediate to advanced SQL query development and-or other relevant applications experience; Good decision-making and problem solving skills with the ability to work through situational issues at the strategic and tactical levels; Proficiency in multitasking, prioritizing, communicating, and adapting to changePhysical abilities: : Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time in a Warehouse environment at various temperature ranges (ambient, up to 100F, down to freezer at -20F); Ability to work at a computer for long hours.Other: : Experience working in unionized environments is a plusOther: : Hours may vary week to week as needed to support the business including potentially working weekends or night shift

Years Of Experience

5-7 : Experience in Facility Planning, Slotting, Operations or equivalent with focus on analytical roles2-5 : Experience supervising teams

QualificationsBachelor's Degree - Analytics, Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration/Management, Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Engineering, Bachelor's Degree - Operations & Supply Chain Management

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CompanyLathrop Logistics LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.