3 to 7+ years of experience in distribution, transportation, logistics, supply chain, or 3PL operations.
Strong background in either distribution or transportation, with familiarity being ideal.
Ability to operate in a high-volume environment and understand service impacts from operational decisions.
Experience collaborating with third-party providers and influencing performance without direct authority.
Proven analytical skills for interpreting data and operational KPIs to identify root causes and solutions.
Desire to be hands-on in problem-solving and proactive in identifying issues before they escalate.
Ability to balance relationship-building with assertive performance management.
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day operational presence in assigned distribution location.
Act as local extension to the Director of Distribution Operations in his absence.
Serve as primary liaison between the organization, third-party distribution partner, and transportation operations.
Provide direct oversight and visibility into the distribution operations on-site.
Collaborate across various levels of the organization to resolve issues and prioritize escalations to senior leadership.
Influence operational performance without authority, driving accountability across the team.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings options with company match.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
WHERE THIS SITS
One of three newly created positions being added across key distribution markets, with each Manager owning the day-to-day operational presence for an assigned location.
Report directly to the Director of Distribution Operations and serve as his local extension when he is not onsite.
Operate as the primary connection between the organization, its third-party distribution partner, transportation operations, and the locations supported by your DC.
This is an individual contributor leadership role with no direct reports, but significant influence across the operation.
Work onsite and alongside distribution and transportation leadership, giving you direct visibility into what is happening on the ground rather than managing the operation from a distance.
Partner across multiple levels of the organization while having the independence to solve issues locally and escalate the right priorities to senior leadership.
A BACKGROUND THAT FITS
3 to 7+ years of experience across distribution, transportation, logistics, supply chain, or 3PL operations.
Experience across both distribution and transportation is ideal, but a strong background in either area can translate well.
Comfortable operating in a high-volume environment and understanding how warehouse and transportation decisions impact service.
Experience working with third-party providers or outsourced operations and the ability to influence performance without direct authority.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to pull information from systems, understand operational KPIs, identify root causes, and turn data into a clear story.
An operator who wants to be close to the business, ask questions, solve problems, and identify issues before they become bigger ones.
Someone who can balance being collaborative and relationship-driven with being confident enough to challenge performance and drive accountability.
Retail, grocery, foodservice, or consumer products distribution experience is a plus, but not required.
