Manager, Distribution

At CooperVision , a business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), we’re driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing . As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio , we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia . We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers . Learn more at www.coopervision.com

- This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.)
- This position requires full-time onsite work (5 days per week) in Henrietta, NY and is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Job Summary:

Manage all aspects of order processing for customers and providing leadership for department teams. Manage Manage all day to day operational activities for a highly automated, state of the art 250k square foot distribution facility. Responsible for operational excellence and process improvement; ensuring customer expectations are exceeded; and talent acquisition, development, and retention of associates. Operates as a strategic partner with logistics and supply chain management in establishing and adhering to operating budgets. Complete understanding of warehouse management systems, distribution operations with a high level of analytical skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•Strong excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Warehouse Management Systems, JDA/RedPrairie, BAAN, Oracle experience a plus.
• Solid understanding of warehouse management systems, transportation systems, labor management, Distribution workflows, and ISO 9000.
• Experience with developing performance metrics, and lean process improvements.
• Ability to lead exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Project management experience a plus
• Medical device distribution experience a plus.
• Import regulation understandings a plus for international management position.

Work Environment:
• Normal warehouse and office environment with some exposure to dust, heat and cold. Ability to perform light to medium physical work, exerting up to 40-55 pounds of force occasionally, and performing such activities as lifting, keying, stooping and bending.
• May be required to travel less than 5% of the time.
• Must be flexible to work weekends and/or overnight

Experience:
• At least five plus years experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Must have four to six years experience in Distribution or Warehouse environment.
• Previous experience in a FDA and ISO regulated environment preferred.

Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Export compliance certification required for international manager position

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $76,732.00 and $109,617.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.