Distribution Center Manager

Clopay • Puyallup, WA

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About The Position

The Distribution Center Manager manages all operational activities and associated costs of the assigned Distribution Center, with a focus on increasing revenue and providing superior customer service. The role leads sales and profit performance in partnership with the Sales team, oversees employees and daily operations, and ensures compliance with company policies and safety practices. The position directly supervises the entire Distribution Center staff through supervisors and support personnel.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of building products sales or distribution experience.
• Self-starting and self-motivated distribution professional.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment and frequently bend, stretch, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, such as Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain, is preferred; alternatively, at least 5 years of experience in warehousing/distribution is stated as an option.
• Experience with Oracle is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sales team to achieve sales and profit objectives by developing and executing consultative sales strategies for existing accounts and promoting brand awareness and value selling to new business opportunities.
• Create a sales-oriented environment by communicating sales goals, strategies, and measurements and providing consistent training on sales methodology and customer service.
• Hire, train, and evaluate employees to support productive work, professionalism, urgency, and positive customer service.
• Manage expenses and operating ratios to meet or exceed prior-year and budget levels.
• Monitor product inventory, reconcile physical inventory adjustments, and minimize slow-moving inventory.
• Administer order-entry controls and pricing policies in accordance with company guidelines.
• Manage shipping and delivery logistics using company trucks and cost-efficient common carriers.
• Administer credit policy in accordance with company guidelines and assist with receivables collection in coordination with Sales and Credit departments.
• Directly supervise all Distribution Center staff through various levels of supervisors and support personnel.
• Ensure employees follow company safety policies and maintain a safe working environment.

Benefits

• The company describes opportunities to grow a lifelong career and highlights organizational stability and a collaborative team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager