Explore Distribution Specialist Jobs

Distribution specialists help organizations move products efficiently from suppliers and production facilities to warehouses, retail locations, and customers. Their work can span distribution planning, inventory coordination, logistics, fulfillment, and operational improvement. Explore vetted Distribution Specialist opportunities on Ladders, where every listed job pays at least $100,000.

What Does a Distribution Specialist Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but may include coordinating distribution networks, monitoring inventory and service levels, analyzing shipment and warehouse performance, managing logistics partners, and improving processes. Specialists often work across supply chain, procurement, sales, operations, and customer service teams to keep products moving reliably and cost-effectively.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly value experience in distribution or supply chain operations, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to coordinate complex workflows. Familiarity with inventory systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and data analysis tools can be useful. Senior roles may also require project leadership, vendor management, and experience improving service, cost, or delivery performance.

Career Paths in Distribution

Distribution specialists may advance into roles such as distribution manager, supply chain manager, logistics director, operations leader, or network planning lead. Career opportunities are available across industries that rely on complex product flows, including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and consumer goods. The scope and requirements of each role depend on the organization and level of responsibility.

Find Distribution Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Distribution Specialist jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and find positions aligned with your experience in logistics, distribution, and supply chain operations.

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$90K - $110K *

Manage contract reviews and negotiations, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance contract performance while providing expe...

Ontario, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $127K *

Drive supply chain efficiencies by leveraging data analysis and engineering methods. Collaborate on operational design and optimization projects, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $225K *

Tackle the procurement lifecycle for mission-critical cooling equipment in data centers. Lead strategic initiatives, supplier performance, and operational excellence, while managing risks and driving...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies for mechanical equipment, ensuring capacity and lead times align with production needs. Negotiate agreements and manage supplier performance to miti...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $128K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring timely delivery of quality goods. Manage vendor relationships, analyze inventory data, and lead a team to drive efficienc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Unlock operational excellence by driving startup activities, ensuring workflows adhere to standards, and supporting teams across North America through hands-on leadership and collaboration during ware...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$71K - $95K *

Empower the future of EDI and integration systems by designing, developing, and managing solutions that enhance business processes, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with cross-f...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving global sales growth by managing distributor networks and key accounts. This role blends strategic channel management with customer engagement, facilitating partnerships that...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive efficient order management and logistics operations, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations while collaborating with internal teams and 3PL partners to optimize product flow and per...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize inventory across multiple locations, ensuring timely product availability and enhancing customer satisfaction through data-driven decisions and collaboration with cross...

South Plainfield, NJRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K - $210K *

Transform the contract management landscape for large-scale data center projects. Oversee RFx processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to m...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K *

Lead operational excellence across Independent Living communities, ensuring continuity during transitions. Drive financial performance, enhance resident satisfaction, and support community teams while...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $400K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital supply chain management. You'll architect and optimize ERP, PLM, and inventory systems, ensuring data integrity and operational scalability across glob...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of sports engagement by managing the complete life-cycle of sales contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency, while demonstrating strong de...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $180K *

Drive strategic enhancements in distribution channels, leveraging data insights and partnerships to maximize sales and compliance. Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and elevate the company's mar...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of clinical trials by managing supply chain activities, ensuring timely delivery of essential materials and maintaining regulatory compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhanc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$62K - $107K *

Drive accurate health benefit plan configurations within a TPA system, ensuring compliance with client requirements and plan documents. Validate, test, and enhance processes to streamline claims adjud...

Tulsa, OKRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate our logistics operations by managing transportation networks across business units, optimizing costs, and improving service delivery while fostering strategic partnerships and driving performa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $165K *

Lead the charge in optimizing bulk distribution services, managing barge supply chains, and ensuring operational excellence from stockpile management to delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to enh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$92K - $166K *

Shape the future of supply chain security by conducting risk assessments, translating complex data into actionable insights, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance the FAA's cybersecurity...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Transform client relationships by managing the transaction lifecycle, ensuring customer satisfaction, and collaborating with internal teams to drive profitability and service excellence. Leverage your...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $186K *

Manage and optimize warehouse operations and logistics, leading a team to enhance inventory management and delivery reliability across a national network, ensuring operational excellence and strategic...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role driving regional distributor relationships and maximizing sales through consultative solutions in high-performance packaging systems across multiple industri...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in construction quality management for a large-scale data center portfolio. Drive the establishment of quality standards, ensure compliance, and oversee a dedicated team of Site Qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform distributor relationships by driving stock sales and executing sales plans, managing inventory, and enhancing product knowledge through training initiatives across assigned territories in a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Distribution Specialist do?question toggle

    A Distribution Specialist helps coordinate and improve how products move through a company’s distribution network. Duties may include inventory and shipment analysis, logistics coordination, performance monitoring, and process improvement.

  • What qualifications are useful for Distribution Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek relevant experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations, along with analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of ERP, WMS, or TMS platforms may also be valuable.

  • What industries hire Distribution Specialists?question toggle

    Distribution Specialists work in many sectors, including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and consumer goods—especially where businesses manage warehouses, transportation, inventory, or product fulfillment.

  • What career paths can follow a Distribution Specialist role?question toggle

    With experience, professionals may move into distribution management, supply chain leadership, logistics, network planning, or broader operations roles. Advancement depends on experience, employer needs, and the scope of responsibilities.

  • How can I find Distribution Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.