Director Plant Distribution

Overview: At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves. For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers. We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at www.adspipe.com. Leadership Competencies: The successful candidate must bring high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values that complement the team. Strategic Mindset – anticipates future trends and implications accurately Decision Quality – relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions Customer Focus – identifies opportunities that benefit the business Business Insight – keeps up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, function, and in the marketplace Plans and Aligns – breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions Optimizes Work Processes – seeks ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering Ensures Accountability – establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results Collaborates – works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives Develops Talent – develops others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments Builds Effective Teams – forms teams with appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experience Drives Vision and Purpose – talks about future possibilities in a positive way Courage – faces difficult issues and supports others who do the same Responsibilities: Summary: The Director of Plant Distribution is a new position that will be responsible for overseeing the distribution function to ensure that products are efficiently and effectively delivered to customers through proper inventory management and warehousing processes. Initially this role is an individual contributor role that will be over 80% travel to learn the intricacies of ADS operations in an accelerated timeline. This position will be responsible for building a project plan to stand up a new function with levels of support staff. As project matures and function becomes realized, travel requirement will taper off. Primary Job Responsibilities: Strategic Planning – Develop and implement distribution strategies aligned with overall business goals. Collaborate with other departments to understand product demand and inventory requirements. Operations Management – Oversee day-to-day distribution operations indirectly through Regional DC Managers and DC Leadership staff. Operations include but are not limited to safety, quality, warehousing, transportation, order fulfillment, HR, and facilities responsibilities. Optimize processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure and improve performance. Regularly analyze data to identify areas for improvement. Inventory Management – Manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess stock. Implement inventory control measures to prevent shortages or overstock situations. Optimize storage space to maximize utilization. Develop capacity constraint alternatives as needed. Logistics Coordination – Coordinate transportation and logistics providers to ensure timely and cost-effective product delivery. Monitor and optimize transportation routes to reduce lead times and shipping costs. Quality Control – Implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy in order fulfillment and minimize errors. Monitor and address any issues related to product quality during the distribution process. Team Leadership – Build and lead a high-performing distribution team. Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to team members. Develop succession planning strategy. Cost Management – Monitor and control distribution costs to meet budgetary constraints. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Compliance and Regulations – Ensure compliance with applicable regulations related to manufacturing, distribution, and transportation. Stay informed about changes in regulations that may impact distribution operations. Continuous Improvement – Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the implementation of best practices and innovation within the distribution function. Customer Service – Collaborate cross functionally with Order Management, Supply Chain Planning, Sales, and Logistics to address customer inquiries, concerns, and delivery issues promptly. Job Skills: This position should possess the following skills/knowledge: Enterprise-wide leadership Strategic thinking Operational expertise Ability to build relationships cross functionally Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization Change management Project management Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, operations management, or related field. Master’s degree a plus. Preferred Experience: Seven plus years of progressive experience in leadership roles within supply chain, logistics, or related fields. Three plus years managing enterprise-wide transportation, logistics, warehouse, distribution and/or fulfillment function. EEO Statement: ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.