Avolta

Overnight Assistant, Distribution Center Director

Avolta

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: JFK • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $123,527 - $154,409 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Responsible for supporting the Distribution Center Director with managing overall distribution center activities for offsite operations with $20+ million in revenue accountability serving multiple airport locations
  • Assists with managing inventory accuracy including transportation of orders/returns to multiple locations, product rotation, temperature control procedures, and reverse logistics using SAP, CrunchTime, and distribution management systems
  • Supervises day-to-day distribution center activities including staff scheduling, shift coverage, and operational continuity while providing excellent service to multiple airport locations in receiving, processing, and distributing merchandise for retail and F&B operations
  • Supports vendor relationship management to ensure proper stock levels support sales objectives across served locations; assists with coordinating distribution operations across retail, restaurants, and duty-free shops while helping resolve delivery issues, shortages, and quality concerns
  • Assists with monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) including inbound throughput, labor efficiency, and operational metrics across multiple locations; supports implementation of contingency plans for distribution center operations
  • Supports compliance with U.S. Customs, FDA, and other regulatory bodies; assists with maintaining accurate records especially for bonded merchandise
  • Assists with enforcing food safety protocols including FIFO stock rotation, expiration date monitoring, and food safety compliance; participates in Quality Assurance activities and maintains security of food storage areas
  • Supports training, coaching, and development of distribution center staff while assisting with performance management following company policies and union agreements where applicable
  • Maintains distribution center organization including fixtures, equipment storage, bin locations, and physical inventory processes; reviews incoming orders from multiple locations and ensures accurate data entry into systems
  • Assists with communication and collaboration with airport management teams across served locations to support operational goals while coordinating between associates and management teams
  • Operates company vehicles safely and maintains compliance with all transportation and safety requirements for multi-location distribution operations

Requirements

  • Requires minimum 2 years of supervisory experience leading distribution center, supply chain, and/or logistics teams serving multiple locations; experience managing in a unionized environment (CBA) preferred
  • Requires 5 years of experience in distribution operations, inventory management, or supply chain coordination with multi-location responsibility
  • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related program can count for 2 of the 6-year requirement
  • Requires 2 years minimum driving experience with valid state driver's license
  • Basic understanding of food safety protocols and HACCP principles preferred
  • Training that leads to an understanding of U.S. Customs and FDA regulatory compliance requirements preferred
  • Distribution and warehouse management systems training (SAP, CrunchTime preferred)
  • OSHA safety and hazardous material handling awareness
Benefits
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
  • Holiday pay
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee discounts across all company brands
  • Employee assistance program
  • Training and exciting career growth opportunities
  • Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
inventory managementdistribution operationssupply chain coordinationfood safety protocolsHACCP principlesperformance managementdata entrytransportation managementreverse logisticsvendor relationship management
Soft Skills
supervisory experiencestaff trainingcoachingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsleadershipoperational continuitycustomer service
Certifications
high school diplomaGEDbachelor's degree in Business Administrationbachelor's degree in Supply Chain Managementbachelor's degree in Operations Managementvalid state driver's licensefood safety certificationHACCP trainingOSHA certificationCBA knowledge