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Fenix Outdoor · 1 month ago

General Manager – Distribution center Operations

Aurora, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Fenix Outdoor is an international group of premium outdoor brands committed to enabling people to experience and protect nature. They are seeking a strategic, hands-on General Manager to lead the operations of their Distribution Center, overseeing daily activities and ensuring alignment with supply chain goals while driving continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

OutdoorsSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Oversee daily planning, organizing, leading, and controlling activities across the Distribution Center

Lead Area Managers and staff while building a strong, engaged team culture

Resolve employee and customer concerns with clarity and professionalism

Ensure warehouse operations align with broader supply chain and logistics goals

Manage to budget, revenue, and performance targets

Drive cost optimization through lean principles and process improvements

Own the site-level P&L and ensure financial stewardship

Support forecasting and replenishment strategies across functions

Contribute to SOP processes, capacity planning, and inventory placement

Improve stock visibility, accuracy, and flow through technology and metrics

Champion safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency

Lead and support automation, layout redesigns, and system upgrades

Prepare and analyze operational performance reports to inform decision-making

Partner with internal teams to meet goals around delivery, cost, and quality

Participate in network optimization projects, including routing efficiency and layout design

Negotiate and maintain optimized agreements with outbound carriers

Qualification

Warehouse OperationsSupply Chain ManagementFinancial ManagementTeam LeadershipData AnalysisProcess ImprovementWMS ProficiencyAutomation ImplementationMulti-site OperationsBilingual (English/Spanish)

Required

5+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations

At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial leadership role

Comprehensive background across Fulfillment, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing

A true operational GM mindset: entrepreneurial, curious, and always asking 'what if?'

Strong analytical skills with comfort in data, KPIs, and operational metrics

Experience building high-performing, collaborative teams

Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and develop clear strategies and contingency plans

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Proficiency with WMS, ERP, TMS, and similar systems

Preferred

Four-year degree, or equivalent work experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Experience implementing automation or large-scale process redesign

Background in multi-site operations or network planning

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident

401k with generous company match

Generous schedule of company-paid holidays

Product discounts on all Fenix Outdoor brands

Industry discounts and more…

Company

Fenix Outdoor

Fenix Outdoor International AG is a globally active leading group of outdoor companies focused on products and retail within the world of nature and outdoor activities.

Founded in 1921

Zug, Zug, CHE

1001-5000 employees