Assistant Distribution Center Manager

At National Business Furniture (NBF), we believe in the power that inspiring spaces can have to help people achieve big things. We have worked with hundreds of thousands of businesses across the country – from startups to Fortune 500 companies – to equip their workspaces with beautiful, comfortable, and functional furniture for nearly 50 years. Named one of the 2023 Top Places to Work in Southeast, WI by Top Workplaces and the Journal Sentinel.

We're presenting an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Distribution Center Manager in Austell, GA. We are looking for someone that will support our DC Manager and oversee the receipt of our products into distribution center.

What Makes this a Great Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to take the next step their career in supporting our DC Manager in shaping the operational success of our newest and largest distribution center in company history.

Here's a General Overview of What You'll Be Doing

• Work with our Warehouse Management System (WMS) daily
• Oversee the receipt of all products, returns, parts and supplies coming into the DC
• Assist in creating the strategy and arrangement of products with the DC Manager
• Ensure productivity targets are met while maintaining the highest safety standards
• Manage team of DC associates, including training and daily tasks
• Work out on the floor working side by side with the DC team
• Review daily processes and work with the DC Manager to increase efficiency within the DC
• Work with the DC Manager in planning the daily agenda, training, and performance reviews
• Assist the DC Manager as needed with recruitment and staffing needs
• Continuously motivate, establish and encourage teamwork
• Ensure quality, delivery and budget objectives are being met
• Keep stock control systems up to date and plan for future capacity needs

What We're Looking For

• 2-5 years of distribution center inbound receiving experience
• Team Lead or other leadership experience
• Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Lift Truck and Fork Lift experience
• WMS and RF Technology experience
• Basic computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Problem-solver and critical thinker
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Occasionally may need to lift up to 70lbs
• High School or GED required

It Would Also Be Really Great to Have

• Cross dock, hub and spoke distribution center experience
• Knowledge of a receiving and storage of goods
• OSHA experience/knowledge

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need assistance seeking a job opportunity at National Business Furniture or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (800) 558-1010 or contact us at 

HR@NBF.com