Distribution Centre Manager

Work setting

• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Budgetary responsibility

• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Direct and control the operations of commercial facilities
• Evaluate the operations of facilities and the included real estate
• Identify customers’ needs
• Oversee the preparation of reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility
• Plan and organize the operations of the facilities and the included real estate
• Prepare reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility
• Promote sales to existing clients
• Assess client’s needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
• Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service
• Prepare and administer sales contracts
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs
• Administer contracts for the provision of supplies and services
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs
• Direct the maintenance and repair of an establishment's machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
• Hire and oversee training and supervision of staff
• Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
• Oversee the leasing of space in the facility and the included real estate and the development of marketing strategies
• Plan and manage the facility's operations budget
• Plan, organize and direct administrative services such as signage, cleaning, maintenance, parking, safety inspections, security and snow removal
• Train customers' staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Supervise activities of other technical sales specialists
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units

Supervision

• 3-4 people