Director of Distribution

Big companies don't make great bikes. Great people do.

Our culture is as fun and lively as the brands we represent, where innovative ideas are welcome and customer satisfaction is a top priority. The PonBike Operations team has Distribution Centers located throughout North America including Illinois, California, and Georgia. Now's the time to join the ride!

A continued commitment to and investment in our people, products, and consumers is the foundation we build our bright future. We offer a competitive total rewards package with generous time off, incredible product discounts, and a fun working environment!

We are connected by four core values that serve as the basis for a strong future.

• Passion to Perform: We share a passion to perform. We focus on real results. We finish what we start, and we go that extra mile. We don't give up.
• Trust to Act: We're trusted to do a good job, and we deliver it. We use that freedom to apply our talents and qualities for the best results.
• Care & Act Responsibly: We're responsible for all our actions, and we consider the consequences for our stakeholders and the environment. We're honest, open, and direct.
• Make it Fun: Enjoying your job is a serious business! We're open, informal, and cheerful. We allow everyone to be who they are.
  
  

About Us

Pon.Bike is a top player in the global bicycle industry with a global group of brands that provides the best bikes in any market segment – from off-road downhill racing to urban luggage carriers. Headquartered in the Netherlands with locations based in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. The Director of Distribution role is part of the Pon.Bike North American Operations group that supports brands such as Pacific Cycle (Schwinn and Mongoose), Cannondale, GT, Gazelle, Urban Arrow, Santa Cruz, Reserve Wheels and Cervelo. Our goal is to enable brands to achieve their commercial ambition through operational excellence.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective operation of the company's warehousing and distribution facilities. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive improvements in warehousing processes, manage staff, and ensure that inventory management and distribution activities align with company goals.

As we transform and grow our business, the Director of Distribution will be responsible for leading the cultural and business transformations needed to meet our strategic goals. This will require the development of strategic plans that sustain and enable the business growth and drive an efficient distribution of product across Pon.Bike North America market. Of key importance is transforming our business from B2B to a blended B2B/B2C including e-commerce. Key responsibilities include leading a team that will manage In-bound/Out-bound processes, picking, packing and kitting with a combined staff of 100 + employees.

The Director of Distribution will also manage financial aspects of operations including creating and monitoring annual budgets. Be responsible for the overall state of operations and in and out-bound logistics. While complying with all federal, state and local regulations.



Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to multiple Distribution Centers to effectively manage the receipt, storage, selection, packaging, loading, and shipping of products. Adherence to policy, procedure, and process excellence. Ensures wellbeing of associates through compliance with all safety and Hazmat rules and regulations, legal regulations, and human resource policies.
• Conducts analysis of reports relating to sales, volume, payroll, employee turnover, monthly operational and capital expense budgets; prepares reports to communicate operational performance and overall performance.
• Leads and Develops people to identify key talents, map succession plans and build high performance teams across organization, by being a role model leader and inspiring them.
• Cultivates optimization and continuous improvement by leveraging a mix of key metrics, Lean Six Sigma, GEMBA walks and other activities to understand what's working well and where to improve.
• Collaborates with other operational and brand leaders, provides guidance to achieve established standards of service, quality, accuracy, and productivity.
• Establishes strategic directions and best business practices for distribution activities, by being proactive vs. reactive to business/market changes, by acting as business partner and having a good relationship across the company, challenging status-quo, processes, distribution model and continuous improvements to promote competitive advantage within the industry and sustain the business growth.
• Directs/plans and organizes distribution centers activities, by making Distribution Center Managers accountable for their key responsibilities and be proactive on anticipating problems / issues to implements corrective actions to avoid / mitigate, and to have the right and proper monitors of IN and OUT-bound process flow.
• Provides recommendation, business case and project management to develop, procurement, implementation and testing of software/hardware pertaining to Logistics and Distribution, by exploring all available tools, such as ERP (SAP), TMS, WMS, EDI and RFID applications, etc.
• Drive internal controls and company policies set by Pon.Bike NA Operations.
• Contribute to the success of Pon.Bike NA Operations by leading or assisting with other projects and tasks as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Key Competencies

Finance Acumen - Effective performers understand the financial framework of the organization. They establish and monitor appropriate financial measures (e.g. balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, etc.). They interpret and use financial data to make informed business decisions.



Strategic Thinking - Effective performers act with the future in mind. They plan and make decisions within the framework of the enterprise's strategic intent. They know and understand the factors influencing strategy (e.g., core competence, customers, competition, and the organization's current strengths and limitations). They consider future impact when weighing decisions. They constantly think in terms of expanding the business, always looking for new ways to grow and achieve competitive advantage.

Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information, even across great distances. They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success.

Talent Development - Effective performers keep a continual eye on the talent pool, monitoring skills and needs of all team members. They expand the skills of staff through training, coaching, and development activities related to current and future jobs. They evaluate and articulate present performance and future potential to create opportunities for better use of staff abilities. They identify developmental needs and assist individuals in developing plans to improve themselves. They stay proficient in appropriate talent management processes, including best practices for prospecting, recruiting, selection, orientation, and succession management.

Industry Knowledge - Effective performers understand the general workings of the industry within which the organization functions. They monitor activities and trends within these arenas and maintain a current knowledge base. They use this knowledge to further the organization's goals.

Minimum Requirements (include education, experience, special skills, licenses, certifications etc)

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the areas of Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, Operations, or related business
• 10-15 Years' experience managing teams/people
• Ability to analyze a supply chain and find risks
• Five years on leading Sr. Managers and developing people and organization
• Ability/Experience identify opportunities to improve
• Excellent planning and project management skills
• Proven knowledge of performance evaluation metrics
• Computer skills in SAP or similar ERP program, and -Windows-Excel-Word-Access.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated success innovating solutions to increase productivity and profitability
• Must be organized with good follow up skills and an effective communicator both up and down the organization.
• Knowledge of dangerous goods shipping regulations and all other Distribution / Operations regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment
  
  

Beneficial Qualifications

• MBA
• Experience with SAP
• Six sigma process improvement frameworks
  
  
  
  

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to weather and temperatures can range from cold to hot in warehouse area.
• Noise level can be moderate to high throughout the facility.
• Uses a computer keyboard/mouse and views monitor for extended periods.
  
  

Some of Our Great Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• 401k and company match
• Commuter Incentive Program
• Paid Community Volunteer Days
• Voluntary benefits (critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance)
• Great discounts on company products
• Employee Wellness Program / EAP benefit
• Parental Leave program
• Access to group home and auto insurance
• A mix of casual yet professional culture
  
  

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. For additional information, please click here. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for a role with or participate in the hiring process with the Company, please let us know.