DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION
Join our winning team at 1915 South as our Director of Distribution for the Covington DC. 1915 South owns and operates 41 Ashley stores and 4 distribution centers across the southeast. If you want to take your career to a new level of professional success with the #1 Furniture Brand in the world, complete an application with us today!
Why 1915 South?
Compensation: We offer competitive pay and bonus potential.
Benefits: Provide for yourself and your family with our competitive benefit programs. We offer health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and sick leave
Retirement: 401k retirement savings plan with a company match
Tuition: College tuition assistance at Thomas University
Employee Discounts: Employees are provided with generous furniture discounts!
Employee Referral Program: Earn up to $500 per referral!
Long-Term Career Opportunities: Many of our company leaders at 1915 South grew within our company. When you start at 1915 South, you are not just starting your next job; you are beginning your new career!
Job Responsibilities:
· Direct all day-to-day distribution center operations including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, loading, and returns processing
· Own throughput, on-time shipment, order accuracy, report performance against KPIs to executive leadership
· Develop and execute annual operating plans that support company growth, seasonal demand cycles, and new product launches
· Maximize cube utilization and slotting efficiency for building efficiency.
· Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventory programs, and root-cause resolution of variances
· Manage receiving schedules, devanning labor plans coordination.
· Reduce concealed and handling damage through inspection protocols, packaging standards, and material handling training
· Oversee the repair/touch-up shop and disposition process for damaged, returned, and clearance merchandise to maximize recovery value
· Optimize route density, delivery windows, and customer communication to improve first-attempt delivery rates and satisfaction scores
· Lead and develop a team of operations managers, supervisors, and hourly associates across multiple shifts
· Build workforce plans that balance permanent and temporary labor against seasonal volume; manage recruiting, onboarding, and retention initiatives
· Establish performance standards, coaching cadences, and succession plans; foster a culture of accountability and engagement
· Own the distribution center operating budget, including labor, freight, equipment, and facility expenses
· Track and reduce cost-per-unit shipped and cost-per-delivery; identify and deliver measurable savings
· Justify and manage capital expenditures for racking, material handling equipment, and technology
· Champion a safety-first culture; ensure OSHA compliance, forklift certification programs, ergonomic lifting practices, and incident investigation follow-through
· Maintain facility, fleet, and equipment readiness through preventive maintenance programs and vendor management
· Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, and internal audit standards
· Drive process improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to eliminate waste and improve labor productivity
· Lead WMS/TMS enhancements, RF and automation initiatives, and integration with ERP and e-commerce platforms
· Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service, and IT to align operations with commercial priorities