Job Description

The Manager, Distribution and Logistics Operations is responsible for the operation of the Little Rock DC, providing team leadership to the Protective and Marine Coatings (PMC) warehouse managers at PMC and Architectural Coatings shared locations, and related transportation operations. In addition to oversight of facility operations and personnel management, the incumbent is responsible for overall performance of the PMC inbound and outbound distribution network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee fulfillment of domestic and international orders. Ensure all documents comply with DOT and IMDG rules and regulations. Remain current regarding transportation regulations including hazardous material transportation packaging requirements.
• Lead the safe operation of the warehouse network including tinting operations. Ensure inventory accuracy by performing regular cycle counts and that warehouse inventories are maintained in a saleable condition. Identify and efficiently dispose of aged or damaged products. Ensure proper rotation of stock so as not to create problems with expired shelf life. Monitor manpower and equipment needs and make recommendations for requirements necessary to support the PMC business.
• Provide leadership for PMC USCA logistics operations including transportation scheduling and carrier performance management. Work with corporate logistics to ensure vendor selections meet business requirements. As directed procure unique transportation services for global marine local delivers.
• Develop or assist in the development and maintenance of shipping policy and procedures (i.e. blocking and bracing techniques to be employed, establishing staging area for carriers, etc.).
• Complete other duties as requested from the Business Unit Leadership to support business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain.
• Five to seven years applicable experience in distribution, logistics or manufacturing.
• Computer skills including MS Office Suite, SAP, Warehouse Management, and ERP reporting. Good organizational skills as well as good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise an operations team and apply sound judgment.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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