Distribution Manager

Distribution Manager

Position Overview:

The Distribution Manager operates under the leadership of the Distribution Director, managing the day-to-day distribution operations within assigned market areas. This role is essential in ensuring all company products are delivered efficiently, aligning with the department’s financial and delivery objectives. This is a salaried, exempt position primarily during nighttime hours, including weekends and holidays.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily distribution to independent contractors for both home delivery and retail sales.
• Supervise and monitor independent contractor activities at distribution centers to ensure accurate product and supply allocation.
• Perform field operations, stepping in to cover routes when necessary.
• Support recruitment, contracting, and orientation of new contractors that meet all contract service level standards.
• Works closely with staff and Commercial partners to ensure 3^rd party data accuracy, billing and returns. 
• Assist Distribution Director in budget preparation, route optimization, distribution center service goals and KPI’s while continuously optimizing network to drive site level savings. 
• Plan, evaluate, and execute departmental goals and initiatives.
• Operate within financial constraints of the department's budget, seeking ways to reduce costs, expand product distribution, and enhance market share.
• Oversee negotiation of delivery service agreements with independent contractors to optimize profits and reduce independent contractor churn.
• Achieve or surpass departmental home delivery and single copy service level goals.
• Plan and execute special projects as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and efficient distribution center and remote drop-off locations.
• Other tasks as assigned by Distribution Director.

 

What you need to be successful:

• High School Diploma/bachelor’s degree preferred with 5-10 years relative experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Experience in contract management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to resolve disputes.
• Proficient in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Capacity for varied physical activities and lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Basic computer and technology skills.
• Demonstrable leadership capabilities and planning skills.
• Effective scheduling abilities.

 

Perks & Benefits:

In addition to the traditional Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, Hearst has many supportive benefits designed to help you and your family safeguard your physical, financial, emotional, and family wellbeing in different life moments. Some highlights include:

• $40/month cellphone reimbursement
• Mental Wellness Support through Spring Health
• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing & College Savings through SoFi
• Free financial coaching & education through Financial Finesse
• Pet Wellness Reimbursement Plan Through Wagmo
• LGBTQ+ Health Services through Included Health
• Fertility and Family Planning via Progyny
• Monthly Childcare & Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Pregnancy, Postpartum, Doula Coverage & Menopause Support Through Maven Clinic
• 401K & Roth401K contributions with a company match