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Physical Distribution Manager

Physical Distribution Manager

locationScottsboro, AL, USA
PublishedPublished: 11/27/2024
Supply Chain / Distribution
Full Time

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$94,900.00-$130,500.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. 

Position Overview
 The purpose of the Physical Distribution Manager's role is to oversee, manage and maintain overall distribution activity including production planning scheduling, inventory control, customer service, Information Technology, warehousing and transportation for a single manufacturing facility with multiple lines markets. The Physical Distribution Manager is responsible for order entry, import export shipping and receiving, inventory management, sales of waste and off quality materials, warehousing activities and monthly and quarterly distribution reporting.

Your Day-to-Day:

  • Ensure effective and efficient production planning scheduling and inventory management; conduct analyses of inventory levels and coordinate with production and sales forecasts
  • Maintain inventory levels that are optimum in support of on time deliveries to meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying costs and transportation penalties
  • Coordinate scheduling and adjusting production plans as required
  • Oversee inventories to ensure obsolete and phased out materials are used or disposed of in the most safe and economical way.
  • Guarantee customer satisfaction by delivering the correct product at the right time and right price
  • Provide leadership and supervision to a self directed warehouse team
  • Manage internal external warehouse operating procedures, space utilization, maintenance and protection of facilities and equipment and inbound outbound logistical operations
  • Prepare required monthly and quarterly distribution reporting
  • Work partner with Plant Leadership Team to achieve business goals
  • Work closely with inside Sales and Marketing and divisional SIOP team to develop accurate forecasts
  • Supervise Information Technology Coordinator to ensure reliable and secure systems
  • Manage and control total budgeted spending in the production distribution and customer service areas
  • Ensure Plant safety compliance and championing safe work practices
  • May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years work experience in warehouse management and supervisory experience
  • Customer Service experience desirable
  • Expert knowledge of warehouse inventory management
  • Basic knowledge of NAFTA documentation
  • Basic knowledge of MSDS product requirements
  • Basic knowledge of import export rules and regulations, the Robinson Patman Acts, Sarbanes Oxley regulations and state sales tax requirements
  • Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem resolution skills
  • Solid leadership skills
  • Basic Information Technology systems knowledge
  • Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
  • Manages a staff of 20 hourly salary employees, sets direction and deploys resources. Responsible for performance evaluations, pay reviews, hiring and terminating.
  • Moderate travel required 11-29 days per year
  • Work environment is typical of an office setting. When in the plant warehouse, may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust mist gas fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.
  • May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds


Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.