Orgill

Vice President, Distribution

Orgill  •  Sikeston, MO (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Orgill, Inc., founded in 1847, is the nation's largest and fastest-growing independently-owned hardlines distribution company that is recognized as an industry leader for its development of innovative retail programs and services that are designed to fulfill a simple mission: Help Our Customers Be Successful. We exist to serve our customers and our mission is the foundation upon which all of our services, products and activities are built. Orgill employees strive for the highest quality and endeavor to do things right the first time, constantly working towards improving everything they do. Employees want our customers to know that they can depend on us every time they do business with Orgill.

As a growing company, we are always looking for new team members to help us continue our success. Currently, we are seeking a Mid West Distribution Regional VP, whose purpose is to Manage the the Operations of our partially automated 1.2M + square foot distribution center located in Sikeston, MO. Including both warehouse staff and a transportation department by enforcing high standards of production and quality and monitoring all facets of departmental activity and performance. Position oversees approximately 550 material handlers and drivers.

  • Foster an atmosphere of good customer service throughout the facility.
  • Hold regular team meetings covering safety, quality, and reliability issues
  • Ensure that quality control checks are carried out according to schedule
  • Ensure the highest standards of safety and housekeeping in compliance with company policies
  • Lead by example
  • Establish and communicate effective individuals goals and measures
  • Foster high-performance teams by creating work environments in which employees can motivate themselves
  • Strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for team members
  • Identify and solve problems which hinder peak performance
  • High school diploma or GED; higher education preferred
  • Experience Managing in a warehouse-type environment with a history of increasing levels of responsibility
  • Ability to motivate employees and bring out the best work in people
  • Intermediate computer skills with a concentration in Excel data management
  • Strong understanding of supply chain or MRP and pull systems desired
  • Willing to work long hours and be on call as needed
  • Ability to meet all physical assessment requirements
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
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About Orgill

Orgill, Inc. is the world's largest independent hardlines distributor with annual sales of $3.5 billion. The privately owned company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Collierville, TN. Orgill serves more than 11,000 retail hardware stores, home centers, pro lumber dealers, and farm stores throughout the United States and Canada, and over 50 countries around the world.

Orgill retailers have immediate access to more than 75,000 SKUs in each of its eight distribution centers. Drop Ship programs are available from the industry's leading manufacturers. Orgill's distribution facilities are among the newest and most efficient in the industry, with order accuracy rates of 99.6% and industry leading fill rates. Orgill operates one of the industry's largest truck fleets. 98% of Orgill customers receive their shipment on a scheduled Orgill truck with an Orgill driver within 48 hours of placing their order.

More than 350 Orgill field representatives are strategically located throughout North America. These highly trained men and women work side by side with customers to help identify and address opportunities in the dealer's local market.

Our field staff is supported by a highly skilled team of customer service specialists located in each distribution center, as well as our Collierville home office, who are always a phone call away.

Orgill's sales have doubled over the past ten years, and are 15x what they were in 1990. The growth is a direct result of the company's focus on its mission to "Help Our Customers Be Successful".

Interested in a career with Orgill? Visit www.orgill.com/careers

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Collierville, TN
Year Founded
Unknown
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