Manager - Distribution

Airgas • Kapolei, HI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT , HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Distribution Manager in Kapolei, HI ! We are looking for you! The annual base salary range for this position in HI is $75,000.00 - $85,000.00. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience managing international freight forwarders, optimizing global transit lanes, and overseeing end-to-end ocean and air cargo logistics.
• Strong working knowledge of Hazmat shipping regulations (such as DOT, IMDG, or IATA) with a proven track record of ensuring strict fleet and warehouse compliance.
• Demonstrated success in overseeing inventory control processes, maintaining stock accuracy, and aligning warehouse levels with daily distribution demands.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3+ years of logistics experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily delivery of products to customers using the most efficient and sustainable distribution model, while taking into account legal and operational constraints (compliance with local transportation regulations, product availability, and the availability of vehicles and drivers).
• Provide transport drivers with the planned route, including all loading and unloading points.
• Facilitate sales transactions and coordinate product supply, including monitoring shipping volume, collaborating with logistics coordinators, communicating supply planning to customers, and supporting supply chain improvement projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve goals related to safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Steward inventory through ERP transactions, monitor demands and inventory levels, proactively identify supply risks, calculate forecast accuracy, receive and manage orders, provide visibility on inventory status, and monitor supply risks.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, work cross-functionally to achieve goals, and surface opportunities for logistics refinement.
• Coordinate Bulk distribution to customers and neighboring island branches, support optimal inventory levels at clients and plants, perform demand or consumption analysis.
• Cultivate visibility into operations: Analyze and manage costs to align vehicle utilization, optimizing routes and frequencies.
• Contribute to the formation of budgets.
• Ensure monitoring of efficiency indicators.
• Perform accurate and relevant data analysis and proposes appropriate adjustments.
• Maintain registrations, heavy-tax clearances, and maintenance for assigned scope.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave.
• Floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

What This Job Offers

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