1. Stanford University
Stanford, CA • Private
In-State Tuition
$51,354
Enrollment
7,083
The distribution manager oversees the distribution of products, inventory, and parts. To achieve set goals, you have to manage distribution operations and set distribution goals. This is an eye-opener for you to quickly identify resources, provide assistance, and perform workload assignments to ensure productivity. Whenever new team members are needed, you are to take the responsibility of training them for the task ahead. Your team member's performance is one of your biggest goals; therefore, you must supervise the performance and growth of your members.
You are expected to supervise daily routines and improve route plans to ensure prompt deliveries. Just so you know, you are under the authority of the company's supervisor; therefore, their policies and procedures must be strictly obeyed. Your major priority is customer satisfaction which can be achieved by addressing their various questions and giving them the best products.
Essential skills of a distribution manager include the ability to think creatively, the capacity to reason logically, interpersonal skills, and skill in data analysis. The mean salary of a distribution manager annually is $84,000. There are several educational requirements for this position; however, you must have a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or other related fields.
