Distribution Manager

CORT • Capitol Heights, MD

1d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CORT Furniture Rental is hiring a full-time, onsite Distribution Manager at its distribution center in Capitol Heights, Maryland. The role oversees warehouse operations and warehouse managers responsible for receiving and outbound operations. It includes managing daily workflows, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, optimizing labor and delivery schedules, and improving operational efficiency. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 or 4:30 p.m. The salary is $80,000–$90,000 per year, depending on experience.

CORT is part of Berkshire Hathaway and provides transition services, including furniture rental for homes and offices, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, and touring services. It operates more than 100 offices, showrooms, and clearance centers in the United States, has operations in the United Kingdom, and works with partners in more than 80 countries.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three to five years of experience in warehouse or distribution management.
• Experience managing associates, including monitoring and assigning work and providing performance coaching.
• Experience managing inventory control.
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance standards.
• Ability and willingness to move furniture indoors and outdoors, up or down stairs, and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift more than 100 pounds with a partner.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; CORT cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and adjust daily warehouse workloads to meet business needs, audits, cycle counts, and safety requirements.
• Schedule deliveries and labor hours, maintain availability, route trucks efficiently, and provide real-time support to service centers, delivery teams, and customers.
• Conduct delivery pre-calls when needed and follow up on delivery or pickup issues.
• Ensure compliance with routing software requirements and delivery KPIs.
• Coach, train, and motivate staff; manage performance and promote accountability and continuous improvement.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and training warehouse personnel, and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and movement of goods, and ensure compliance with Days in Location goals.
• Manage warehouse equipment and safety gear and coordinate equipment servicing with third-party vendors.
• Manage and forecast warehouse and payroll costs, monitor expenditures and cost trends, and implement strategies to meet or exceed monthly EBIT forecasts and district financial goals.
• Lead safety initiatives, conduct audits, and ensure adherence to safety and compliance standards.
• Serve as an escalation point for customer issues and collaborate with internal teams to support customer satisfaction.
• Manage paperwork, payroll, and reporting, and use tools to track KPIs and inform decisions.
• Lead warehouse improvement projects, including layout optimization, rack planning, and inventory reorganization.
• Coordinate with sales, asset management, and customer service teams to align operational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available on the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts and perks.
• Career growth and mentorship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED