Warehouse Manager at Ace Hardware Corporation

Ace Hardware Distribution Centers are where team players collaborate to support amazing retailers be the most helpful hardware stores on the planet.  We have an opportunity for a Warehouse Manager at our distribution center in Colorado Springs, CO.

Working with the Retail Support Manager, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the inbound and outbound functions to include inventory control and building profiling/space utilization.  The Warehouse Manager will assist with the warehouse’s strategic direction and communicates initiatives in an effective manner to achieve the expected levels of execution.

Primary job responsibilities:

• Lead, support and encourage Ace Values: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.
• Oversee activities directly related to warehouse operations, utilizing Lean tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrate and enforce an environment of safety.  Support all safety programs. Ensure all best practice procedures are followed in all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates the ability to create a positive employee relations environment which results in high performing teams.
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives and procedures; conferring with senior leadership, staff members and others within the organization as necessary.
• Review financial statements and reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement, and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
• Establish processes to ensure the highest quality and most efficient deliveries to Ace retailers.
• Ensure all headcount and labor hour goals of the warehouse are met.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.  Plan and direct activities of others.
• Create developmental opportunities for direct reports, as well as for their subordinates.
• Actively pursue succession planning for self and subordinates.
• Flexible to deal with issues that arise outside of normal business hours.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships between warehouse departments, traffic and human resources.

Salary Range: $106,000 to 133,000

• Annual performance bonus on achieving successful goals

Benefits:

• 401k plan with matching
• Profit sharing when 1 year of service is met
• Full medical, dental, vision and life benefits plan

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years related experience in the field of distribution
• Demonstrated knowledge of productivity measurement tools
• Preferred working knowledge of Ace policies and procedures
• Previous experience managing exempt level Supervisors/Managers
• Working knowledge of AS400, SAP, and Microsoft products
• Successful management experience involving multiple areas of responsibility with Retail Support
• Must attach an updated resume to application.
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• Application Deadline: 03/312024. If you are interested, please click the “Apply” button to submit your application via our Workday Applicant Tracking System (ATS). A Talent Acquisition Partner will review and reach out to you if there is an interest in further pursuing your candidacy for this opening.

Compensation Details:

$115000 - 125000

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Semi-Monthly Pay
• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
• 18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 9.6% of total eligible compensation
• Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.
• Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Identity theft protection

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.

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When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

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Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.