Distribution Job Description
Distribution
provides leadership to Inventory Control Specialists to achieve and maintain high Safety, Quality, Productivity and Accuracy standards.
Distribution Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective distribution job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included distribution job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Ensure all aspects of delivery records are kept up to date to include Manhattan, SAP, various spreadsheets delivery tracker, 3rd Party/home shopping spreadsheets
Ensures the development of systems and procedures for operating and managing physical facilities, human resources, equipment, and products in a profitable manner
Builds and maintains effective relationships with contacts
Develops trusted partner status with identified clients
Exploits the brand and portfolio to search for new opportunities and build distribution relationships
Is an inspirational technology/media/telecom expert with a business mindset
Perfectly pre-judges the best content and style for client meetings and negotiations
Plans, directs and implements DC operations and administrative support to meet prescribed productivity and service goals
Arranges and schedules all distribution services including receiving, order picking, storing, shipping, handling returns, damaged goods, maintenance, and administrative activities to ensure customer requirements are met
Plans long-range labor needs based on forecasts and input from management
Distribution Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Distribution
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, CPIM, IATA, CSCP, COBRA, FPC, DOT, IMO, DMV, MS
Education for Distribution
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the distribution job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, Engineering, Business, Technical, Management, Science, Electrical Engineering, Design, Leadership, Supervision
Skills for Distribution
Desired skills for distribution include:
Excel
National Electrical Safety Code
Electrical products
SAP
Inventory control / stock replenishment
Word
Procedures
Microsoft Office
National engineering standards
Utility constructions standards
Desired experience for distribution includes:
Proven, developed knowledge of the market and client base
Has strong consumer understanding and insights
Excellent university level education (minimum undergraduate degree), preferably in the field of finance, economics or business
Great sales expertise, from developing client relationships, to developing offers and closing deals
The understanding to develop deals that are right for now and future renewals
Expertize in the local market and able to use this information to create opportunities
Distribution Examples
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of distribution. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for distribution
- Seek guidance for all new or modified work procedures
- Typing letters, memos, mail-merge documents
- Filing, faxing and emailing documents
- Shipping materials, tickets, and supplies
- Preparation and maintenance of ticket and premium logs
- General database administration
- Preparing financial summaries
- Booking travel and scheduling for the Regional Vice President
- Interacting with clients both in person and via email/telephone
- Database coordination
Qualifications for distribution
- Love of, strong belief in and a passion for our product
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and a matrix and maximise relationships
- Fluent oral and written Ukrainian, Russian and English
- Some nights and weekend work required
- A motivated, focused individual able to work autonomously in a team
- Developed computer skills in MS Office and inventory control systems
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of distribution. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for distribution
- Provides administrative support, including calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports, phone coverage, faxes, mail, filing and copying
- Assists department with recording meeting notes, managing contract binders, ticket distribution and tracking, managing premium inventory, ordering supplies, troubleshooting technical issues with IT, and composing routine correspondence and spreadsheet applications
- Coordinates appointments, conference calls, meetings and special events internally and externally
- Assists with various affiliate events/entertaining as needed and requested, including coordinating event venue, client travel, budget approvals
- Deliver routes accurately, as needed
- Sequence Route Smart on open routes
- Assist in delivery of contracted routes
- Replace damaged or shortage papers
- Complete reports, process required paperwork
- Communicate with contractors as needed
Qualifications for distribution
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate will all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully within team environment
- Prefer four year degree or equivalent experience
- 2-3 years administrative experience in professional work environment required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, and excellent customer service skills are required—must be able to interact directly with clients
- Basic quantitative skills are essential
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a distribution. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for distribution
- Establish customer service and customer satisfaction goals and metrics
- Financial responsibility for a distribution center ranging in size from approx
- Collaborate with Sales and Branch Services management to identify and implement process changes to improve customer service, asset management and market strategies for the supported branches that service up to 100,000 customers
- Communicate Company vision, values, strategies and direction, our market strategy and initiatives to distribution employees
- Effectively lead and develop managers to make certain that their teams clearly understand expectations, and are held accountable for meeting their goals
- Ensure that the appropriate SMART goals are set and achieved, (Safety, Quality, Productivity and Positive Employee Relations), through the proper execution of continuous improvement and performance drivers
- Capable, and accountable for being efficient and effective
- Ensure standardization and sharing of best demonstrated practices with Operations, Distribution Center and as appropriate across the Distribution Center Network
- Ensure the Company’s physical assets (building, equipment, inventory, ) are properly controlled, maintained, protected and utilized
- Accountable for inventory throughput at the Distribution Center serving 100,000+ customers
Qualifications for distribution
- A proven portfolio of innovative sales experience
- Excellent, consistent, self-motivated, follows through on every project
- Must have strong organizational, multi-tasking and basic problem-solving skills
- Occasional travel to offsite meetings and events, and affiliate’s offices required
- A combination of education and experience equivalent to 7 years with at least five years in distribution management
- Solid working knowledge in operations, systems, sales, marketing, and finance
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of distribution. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for distribution
- Prepares samples for microbiological and TBA analysis
- Prepares and analyzes samples for fat and moisture using a grinder, chopper, and Foss
- Frequently move blocks of frozen meat product weighing approximately 60 lbs from a pallet to a car
- An essential function of the job requires use of a core gun sampler throughout the day
- Fills in for Pre-Blend Lab Technician as needed
- This position report to the Formulations Supervisor
- Pick and pack goods to ensure that they correspond with the pick- ticket received, and that the order is in accordance with customer guidelines
- Load/unload deliveries of finished goods and raw materials
- Store goods in appropriate section of warehouse as directed
- Drive forklift truck for the purpose of loading and unloading goods, to putaway and replenish goods, and to pick and pack goods
Qualifications for distribution
- Has a practical and commercial approach
- Has great analytical skills
- Has a strong project mindset, great self organisation and prioritisation
- Is a confident decision maker able to work with limited supervision
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen test
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to a height of 3.5 feet without assistance
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of distribution. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for distribution
- Process various transactions, utilizing warehouse management systems as necessary
- Operate other warehousing equipment as necessary
- Monitor product quality and report any problems to Team Leader/Supervisor/Manager
- Provide necessary information by telephone and/or e-mail to various operations groups
- Maintain an acceptable level of productivity and maintain an accurate log of activity
- Observe all health, safety and hygiene rules
- Point of contact for Distribution price management
- Responsible for partnering with our Distributors to win business thru providing optimal price quotes based on customer requirements, market, and strategy
- Research and preparation of major Distribution quotes and pricing agreements
- Manage quote conversion to SFSD taking an active role in the management of gross to net activities at the part number level
Qualifications for distribution
- Proven, developed and high level track record in Sales
- Demonstration of a participative management/team leadership style
- Minimum 2-3 years administrative experience in professional work environment required
- Strong verbal and written communications skills are required, and ability to interact directly with clients
- May occasionally be called upon to travel to affiliate’s offices and to off-site meetings and events
- 1-2 years administrative experience handling executive travel, calendar management and other support functions strongly preferred