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Inbound Administrator - Distribution Center Alignment Team

Inbound Administrator - Distribution Center Alignment Team

Quality Bicycle ProductsMinneapolis, MN, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Inbound Administrator - Distribution Center Alignment Team

This is a Hybrid role that is based in the Bloomington, MN Metro area. About the Role The DC Alignment team (DCAT) is a team dedicated to driving consistent and innovative execution, using critical thinking, analysis, and influence. If you have deep expertise in distribution center operations, are a skilled project manager, practice lean thinking, and can align teams around a common approach, this is the role for you.

Job Tasks, Responsibilities, Accountabilities 50%

  • Standardize and align processes across all distribution centers, ensuring consistency in operations, reporting, and execution.
  • Represent DC Alignment Team in Cycle (Continuous Improvement), drive meaningful change with measurable results.
  • Manage projects related to operational improvements, technology implementation, and procedural rollouts.
  • Train and support distribution teams, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems, workflows, and best practices.
  • Analyze performance data, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve productivity and service levels.
  • Consult with DC leadership to ensure alignment on plans and key initiatives.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in distribution center operations, providing guidance and technical support to distribution teams.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety protocols, and internal policies.
  • Present operational requirements for WMS to build capabilities

Specialty Responsibilities (Inbound) - 50%

  • Inbound processing subject matter expert for QBP - Inbound Cycle Champion coordinating and advising on all Inbound related opportunities and serve as a consultant to DCs
  • Ownership of Inbound process documentation, edits and upkeep (Quality Manage Systems)
  • Establish and proactively monitor and maintain Inbound KPI's, identify risks and recommend actions for site teams to course correct
  • Define processing capacity and manage demand forecasting of Inbound volume based on site specific DC needs
  • Work to optimize transportation execution by optimizing shipping systems and schedules
  • Advise Supplier Compliance Manager team on a standardized and viable approach to RRX and ensure product prep projects are completed on time and within budget
  • Conduct regular alignment meetings with each DC to drive consistency across network
  • Optimize and standardize suppliers and customers driven business rules and evaluate all new client requirements for operational effectiveness
  • Proactively perform audits of supplier compliance requirements (supplier scorecard)
  • Consult with DC leadership to align on plans to accomplish seasonal Inbound volume spikes and to adhere to SLA expectations year round
  • Act as a liaison between purchasing, sales, and DC to ensure inventory is received in time for sales initiatives
  • Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

    Key Characteristics

  • Able to influence without direct authority
  • Customer-oriented
  • Team player
  • Effective communicator
  • Effective listener
  • Energetic, passionate and resilient
  • Act as a change agent while still being able to reinforce policies and rules
  • Seeks learning and innovation
  • Required Job Qualifications :

  • Previous distribution center operations experience (2-5 years)
  • Intermediate to expert knowledge of software systems (SAP, HighJump, MS Office, JIRA, etc)
  • High School Diploma Required
  • Project Management : Direct experience on project teams, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering results.
  • Tech & Data : Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, warehouse management systems.
  • Influence & Leadership : Demonstrated ability to drive change, history of aligning teams, and getting results without direct authority and supervision
  • Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and decision-making skills to tackle operational challenges, with a passion for details and ability to draw conclusions with mathematical and analytical aptitude
  • Adaptability : Comfortable working under pressure, through multiple tasks and balancing competing priorities.
  • Able to provide informal direction to others to maintain consistency and quality of work
  • Willing to take unpopular stance based on data - to drive the team to the best solution
  • Other Related Criteria :

  • Domestic Travel
  • Ability to travel domestically 3 or more times a year which includes flying by plane and driving a motor vehicle. Must possess a valid US Passport and driver's license and fulfill the requirements of being a QBP Approved Driver
  • Physical Requirements
  • Ability to perform work on a phone and computer extensively
  • Ability to lift 55 lbs. repetitively and team lift up to 115 lbs., stand and walk up to 10 hours per shift
  • Ability to lift up to 55lbs occasionally
  • Ability to lift 20lbs. overhead occasionally
  • Ability to team-lift 70lbs occasionally
  • Occasional seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hand(s). It is often present when lifting involves the hands. Note : Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand to hold or operate a tool such as tin snips or scissors.
  • Constant touching, picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation.
  • Working hours
  • M-F (Hybrid Schedule 3 days on site, up to 2 days from home)
  • Quality Bicycle Products is proud to be a certified B-Corp and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and encourage employees to bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic.

    Quality Bicycle Products approaches pay in an ethical and transparent way. Pay ranges are assigned to a job based on market data from 3rd party salary benchmark data as well as balancing internal equity of other roles with similar levels of responsibility. Individual pay within the range can vary for several reasons including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, tenure, performance, and available budget.

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