HD Supply
Manager, Distribution Center - Slotting and Space Management
HD Supply, Flower Mound, Texas, us, 75027
Manager, Distribution Center - Slotting and Space Management
HD Supply is seeking a Manager to oversee inventory flow and slotting within the distribution center. The role ensures optimal placement and system configuration to support efficient throughput and aligns with the facility’s overall flow strategy. This position collaborates with cross‑functional teams to design and implement flow improvements, identify opportunities for operational enhancements, and drive initiatives that maximize efficiency.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
Lead the slotting and warehouse flow process with the local DC leadership team, driving process changes in alignment with overall goals and direction from central Flow & Slotting team leadership.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to stock rotation, bin saturation and overall warehouse flow.
Drive slotting and flow improvements by trialing and implementing tools, processes and system enhancements with cross‑functional teams to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Utilize standard slotting tools to identify and prioritize slotting opportunities, acting on the highest‑value opportunities to support building productivity and throughput.
Partner with safety teams to ensure slotting and flow efforts promote a safe associate environment, including proper equipment segregation, ergonomic placement of high‑volume items and accessible positioning of heavy products.
Monitor warehouse capacity and proactively plan for seasonal inventory and sales demand increases, supporting temporary inventory needs as determined by central inventory planning and purchasing teams.
Collaborate with operations and IT teams to identify and execute improvement methods.
Analyze inventory data to determine optimal product placements and support overall distribution center efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience in warehouse slotting, warehouse management or inventory control.
Excel proficiency – Pivot Tables, formulas and lookups.
WMS experience – SAP.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
7+ years of experience in a related field; advanced degree may offset less experience.
Certification may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
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Major Tasks and Responsibilities
Lead the slotting and warehouse flow process with the local DC leadership team, driving process changes in alignment with overall goals and direction from central Flow & Slotting team leadership.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to stock rotation, bin saturation and overall warehouse flow.
Drive slotting and flow improvements by trialing and implementing tools, processes and system enhancements with cross‑functional teams to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Utilize standard slotting tools to identify and prioritize slotting opportunities, acting on the highest‑value opportunities to support building productivity and throughput.
Partner with safety teams to ensure slotting and flow efforts promote a safe associate environment, including proper equipment segregation, ergonomic placement of high‑volume items and accessible positioning of heavy products.
Monitor warehouse capacity and proactively plan for seasonal inventory and sales demand increases, supporting temporary inventory needs as determined by central inventory planning and purchasing teams.
Collaborate with operations and IT teams to identify and execute improvement methods.
Analyze inventory data to determine optimal product placements and support overall distribution center efficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience in warehouse slotting, warehouse management or inventory control.
Excel proficiency – Pivot Tables, formulas and lookups.
WMS experience – SAP.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
7+ years of experience in a related field; advanced degree may offset less experience.
Certification may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
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