Distribution Center Manager

Grow With Us!

Dufry is North America's leading travel retailer. For over 30 years, Dufry has met the needs and wants of travelers in more than 1,000 duty-free, duty-paid, and food & beverage stores.

What we will offer you: $99,329 - $116,858 annually

• Health & Well Being: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Various Personal and Parental Leave Programs
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs & Matching Employee Contributions: 401K & RRSP
• Hudson Employee 20% Off Discount
• Employee Recognition & Anniversary Programs
• Training, Development, and Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance & Scholarship Programs

This Distribution Center Manager Position Is for You, If You Enjoy:

• Oversee our Distribution center that assists the Chicago O'Hare International Airport Distribution Center located at 2447 East Higgins Rd. Elk Grove Village
• Managing and executing all activities of the warehouse in support of the overall operation; helping to promote an overall corporate image of excellence through a strong work ethic, and excellent leadership skills throughout the warehouse operation.

Warehouse/Distribution Center Manager Key Accountabilities:

• Supervise a team of warehouse associates/supervisors/assistant managers. 
• Monitors inventory levels to manage expenses while minimizing loss and maximizing revenue.
• Works closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure orders and inventory are accurate.
• Partners with Airport terminal Managers to ensure store replenishment and stock needs are met.
• Oversee the team development activities, including hiring, training, and coaching.
• Protects all company assets in the warehouse including non-stock merchandise.
• Provides a safe and clean environment for warehouse personnel.
• Recruits and trains warehouse personnel.
• Schedules warehouse operational hours to accommodate business requirements.
• Supervises and delegates tasks to warehouse employees.
• Counts and receives incoming merchandise; reports shortages/overages to vendors in a timely manner, before required deadlines.
• Counts and completes all appropriate paperwork for merchandise returns to vendors.
• Ensures all supporting documents are submitted on time to Finance (AP) for GRs and RTVs
• Provides ongoing stock replenishment to the sales floor.
• Isolates, sorts, and organizes all damaged and outdated products for subsequent supplier credits and returns.
• Coordinates with LP and store operations for ongoing cycle counts and annual physical inventories
• Work closely with Customs and Transportation team to ensure compliance with all US Customs rules and regulations related to a class 9 Bonded warehouse.
• Follow all OSHA rules and company policies related to health and safety

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Leadership qualities and demonstrated organizational skills.
• Good time-management skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task.
• 5 years or more of previous warehouse management experience
• Proficiency with SAP
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Working knowledge MS suite:  Excel, Word, PP, Outlook

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”)

Note to staffing agencies: Please do not contact Hudson (including the recruitment team or any hiring managers) regarding this position with candidates. If assistance is needed in filling any position for Hudson, a member of our recruiting team will reach out directly. 

All offers are contingent upon successful completion and passing of background checks and/or employment verification results.