Distribution center manager job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A distribution center manager is an individual in charge of managing the oversight, planning, and operating of systems within a distribution center. Their duties also include processing orders, packaging of products, and providing necessary tools to achieve customer needs.
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Example distribution center manager requirements on a job description
Distribution center manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in distribution center manager job postings.
Sample distribution center manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in operations or supply chain management.
- Proficient in warehouse management systems.
- Knowledge of distribution center best practices.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Sample required distribution center manager soft skills
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to make timely and effective decisions.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong attention to detail.
Distribution center manager job description example 1
Petco Holdings, Inc. distribution center manager job description
C ome work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
Why work at "just another job" when you can join Petco where we "work for you"! We raise the bar, we build communities.
+ We offer a Safe, Diverse, and Inclusive work environment, flexible schedules, competitive starting rates and career growth opportunities.
+ We have amazing benefits and discounts worth barking about.
+ We deliver healthy and happy experiences for pets and the people who love them by providing products, services, advice and experiences that keep pets physically fit, mentally alert, socially engaged and emotionally happy!
Essential Job Functions: Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to: - Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with an emphasis on the Company's interests. - Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. - Analyze data to determine the appropriate course of action. - Effectively accomplish assigned duties/tasks through the work of subordinates. - Move merchandise up to 50 pounds. Supervisory Responsibilities: The nature of this position entails supervising one or more work units in the Distribution Center, to include ongoing training and assignment delegation. The Distribution Center Supervisor is also responsible for providing primary input toward the performance evaluations of the Distribution Center Associates as well as hiring, disciplining and terminating employees. Work Environment: While some job duties are performed while seated indoors, the majority of the time is spent in the Distribution Center, where exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes and noise should not be overlooked. As the Distribution Center Supervisor may also be required on occasion to work in the warehouse, there may be risk of injury resulting from improper procedures. Education (Required): High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Education (Preferred): Bachelors degree is preferred. Work Experience (Required): demonstrate a strong working knowledge of basic Distribution Center management principles, including scheduling, accounting relationships and inventory control policies. Incumbent must also have working knowledge of basic computer skills to log, track and report data.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Why work at "just another job" when you can join Petco where we "work for you"! We raise the bar, we build communities.
+ We offer a Safe, Diverse, and Inclusive work environment, flexible schedules, competitive starting rates and career growth opportunities.
+ We have amazing benefits and discounts worth barking about.
+ We deliver healthy and happy experiences for pets and the people who love them by providing products, services, advice and experiences that keep pets physically fit, mentally alert, socially engaged and emotionally happy!
Essential Job Functions: Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to: - Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with an emphasis on the Company's interests. - Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. - Analyze data to determine the appropriate course of action. - Effectively accomplish assigned duties/tasks through the work of subordinates. - Move merchandise up to 50 pounds. Supervisory Responsibilities: The nature of this position entails supervising one or more work units in the Distribution Center, to include ongoing training and assignment delegation. The Distribution Center Supervisor is also responsible for providing primary input toward the performance evaluations of the Distribution Center Associates as well as hiring, disciplining and terminating employees. Work Environment: While some job duties are performed while seated indoors, the majority of the time is spent in the Distribution Center, where exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes and noise should not be overlooked. As the Distribution Center Supervisor may also be required on occasion to work in the warehouse, there may be risk of injury resulting from improper procedures. Education (Required): High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Education (Preferred): Bachelors degree is preferred. Work Experience (Required): demonstrate a strong working knowledge of basic Distribution Center management principles, including scheduling, accounting relationships and inventory control policies. Incumbent must also have working knowledge of basic computer skills to log, track and report data.
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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Distribution center manager job description example 2
Target distribution center manager job description
About us:
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.
Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.
A role in Distribution and Receive Centers means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible - a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it's through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers, target.com fulfillment centers, or import warehouses, you'll have the chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide. There's so much good work to be done, from Distribution Center Operations, where process and problem solving drive our results, Quality Management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall Distribution Center Productivity, where we're always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process and technology investments to support an ever evolving business.
A role as an Operations Manager provides a chance to influence with a focus on safety, leadership, excellence, self-motivation, problem-solving and teamwork. You will foster a "safety first" culture through awareness, training and accountability. You will quickly establish yourself as an engaging and inclusive leader with ownership for the team's ability to maximize its productivity, growth and development. Create a positive work environment though real-time observation and specific, constructive and actionable feedback. Working with a sense of urgency will help ensure that ensure that operational plans are executed, performance and budget goals are achieved and teams are kept informed and coordinated across functions. You'll have the autonomy to innovate with new approaches to process and method, all in the name of more efficiency and implementing future process flow optimization. Your ability to find root causes to problems will be well supported by an environment of calculated risk and testing. And your commitment to others will shine when you jump right in to help teams meet their business goals.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
* Four-year degree or equivalent experience
* Demonstrated leadership ability, with the ability to engage and motivate others
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
* Good reasoning, conflict-management, and analytical and problem-solving skills
* Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the mezzanine platforms
* Able to read and interpret necessary policies and procedures to perform updates and operate systems and other programs within the Distribution Center, for example, ability to traverse conveyor crossovers
Schedules:
A1 Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 6am-6pm
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.
Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It's how we care, grow, and win together.
A role in Distribution and Receive Centers means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible - a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it's through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers, target.com fulfillment centers, or import warehouses, you'll have the chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide. There's so much good work to be done, from Distribution Center Operations, where process and problem solving drive our results, Quality Management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall Distribution Center Productivity, where we're always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process and technology investments to support an ever evolving business.
A role as an Operations Manager provides a chance to influence with a focus on safety, leadership, excellence, self-motivation, problem-solving and teamwork. You will foster a "safety first" culture through awareness, training and accountability. You will quickly establish yourself as an engaging and inclusive leader with ownership for the team's ability to maximize its productivity, growth and development. Create a positive work environment though real-time observation and specific, constructive and actionable feedback. Working with a sense of urgency will help ensure that ensure that operational plans are executed, performance and budget goals are achieved and teams are kept informed and coordinated across functions. You'll have the autonomy to innovate with new approaches to process and method, all in the name of more efficiency and implementing future process flow optimization. Your ability to find root causes to problems will be well supported by an environment of calculated risk and testing. And your commitment to others will shine when you jump right in to help teams meet their business goals.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
* Four-year degree or equivalent experience
* Demonstrated leadership ability, with the ability to engage and motivate others
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
* Good reasoning, conflict-management, and analytical and problem-solving skills
* Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the mezzanine platforms
* Able to read and interpret necessary policies and procedures to perform updates and operate systems and other programs within the Distribution Center, for example, ability to traverse conveyor crossovers
Schedules:
A1 Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 6am-6pm
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Distribution center manager job description example 3
Ferguson Enterprises distribution center manager job description
Ferguson is North America's leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry's most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.
Ferguson is seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Shift Manager in our Coxsackie, NY Distribution Center. If you are a proven leader in warehouse management, inventory control, process management, work-shift coordination, and are organized with great communication skills, this is the position for you!
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the workload planning, production, and execution of a fast-paced operation with 135 hourly associates and the leadership and development of salaried leaders in a building of over 450K Sq ft.
Hours: 8:00PM - 4:30AM
In addition to the responsibilities above, you will:
Coordinate and ensure all safety and regulatory compliance in a proactive and positive manner Directly oversee daily shift operations to include selection, shipping, receiving, cross docking and trailer loading operations Establish weekly operations plans to ensure all customer volume is processed in a timely manner Run DCs quality functions: supervise internal/external quality controls; track service commitment levels and effectiveness, develop new quality initiatives; implement standard methodologies.Workload planning is balanced to reach budget and production goals Lead all aspects of inventory control in our warehouse and overall quality program to meet daily levels of service and perfect order metrics
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Bachelor's Degree preferred5+ years' management experience in supply chain distribution WMS and LMS experience required Leadership and interpersonal skills Good judgment and decision-making abilitiesA proven understanding of OSHA and DOT regulations Project management experience desired (LEAN, KAIZEN, Agile) A willingness to learn and being able to go above and beyond is a must
Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families-geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
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Pay Range $4,583.00 - $8,250.00 Monthly; Bonus Eligible
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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information
Ferguson is seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Shift Manager in our Coxsackie, NY Distribution Center. If you are a proven leader in warehouse management, inventory control, process management, work-shift coordination, and are organized with great communication skills, this is the position for you!
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the workload planning, production, and execution of a fast-paced operation with 135 hourly associates and the leadership and development of salaried leaders in a building of over 450K Sq ft.
Hours: 8:00PM - 4:30AM
In addition to the responsibilities above, you will:
Coordinate and ensure all safety and regulatory compliance in a proactive and positive manner Directly oversee daily shift operations to include selection, shipping, receiving, cross docking and trailer loading operations Establish weekly operations plans to ensure all customer volume is processed in a timely manner Run DCs quality functions: supervise internal/external quality controls; track service commitment levels and effectiveness, develop new quality initiatives; implement standard methodologies.Workload planning is balanced to reach budget and production goals Lead all aspects of inventory control in our warehouse and overall quality program to meet daily levels of service and perfect order metrics
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Bachelor's Degree preferred5+ years' management experience in supply chain distribution WMS and LMS experience required Leadership and interpersonal skills Good judgment and decision-making abilitiesA proven understanding of OSHA and DOT regulations Project management experience desired (LEAN, KAIZEN, Agile) A willingness to learn and being able to go above and beyond is a must
Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families-geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
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Pay Range $4,583.00 - $8,250.00 Monthly; Bonus Eligible
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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024