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Distribution Center Manager jobs are open across retail, e-commerce, food and beverage, and third-party logistics, at levels from assistant and operations manager to director, with specializations in inbound, outbound, and omnichannel fulfillment. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Purpose:
To provide leadership in the Distribution Center and provide support to all other Distribution Centers. To direct and manage all the daily functions of running a profitable distribution center including the following: sales, budgets, inventory control, personnel, building maintenance, store administration and new business. This position is accountable for the Profit & Loss for its location and contributes to the overall profits of the district and company.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and direct operational activities for the Distribution Center
- Develop and manage annual Distribution Center budget to ensure profitability
- Direct day to day operations for the Inside Sales Professionals, Warehouse and Delivery personnel
- Responsible for Performance Management and PTO
- Work with sales staff to ensure competitive pricing while maintaining acceptable profit margins
- Responsible for Distribution Center’s Inventory, from daily cycle counts to annual Physical Inventory and partner with Inventory group as needed
- Supply Credit department with customer information to aid in collections
- Develop relationships with TMs and customers to insure customer satisfaction
- Identify prospective/future customers through store or phone sales and communicate prospects to sales team (Territory Managers or Account Executives)
- Develop long term business relationships with our customers to help promote sales growth and gain acceptance
- Hold monthly team meetings
- Coordinate building maintenance and security
- Coordinate training classes for customers and employees with Tech Services
- In conjunction with G&A group, responsible for internal audit reports
- Maintain all required certifications required by DOT, OSHA and company safety programs
- May perform similar job responsibilities as ISP and Warehouse Manager
- Participate in after hours On Call Schedule and Training Classes
- Work cooperatively with others
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; lay on the floor; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. The employee may work in environments as cold as 20 degrees or as hot as 105 degrees. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
In addition to possessing the skills necessary to perform these duties and responsibilities, the employee must be willing and able to demonstrate these skills through regular and reliable physical attendance. All the physical demands and tasks described in these Job Duties and Responsibilities are the essential functions of this job. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship or direct threat.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferred or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of management skills
- 3-5 years HVAC experience
- 3-5 years sales experience
- 3-5 years customer service experience
- 3-5 years warehouse/distribution experience
- Proficient computer skills in MS office
- Forklift training
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Possess a satisfactory driving record as determined by Company Driver Policies
- Qualify for and remain insurable under Company liability insurance policy
- Qualify under federal and state regulations to drive the vehicle in question
Travel Requirement:
- Up to 20% travel to branches and other operating companies requiring some overnight stay, travel to industry related conferences and training requiring some extended stay
Other:
This job description is not an exhausted list of all functions that employee may be required to perform, and employee may be required to perform additional functions.
Job Location:
- Pensacola
4405 N. Palafox Street Pensacola, FL 32505
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
- Mental, Physical and Emotional Well-Being Programs for Employees and Families
- Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- HD Supply6

- Tractor Supply4

- Dealer Tire3

- Foot Locker3

- The Home Depot3

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail16
- Distribution & Wholesale11
- Animal Care & Pet Services2
- Automotive2
- Fashion & Apparel2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in distribution center manager jobs.
- 3-7 years of experience managing warehouse or distribution center operations
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as SAP WM, Manhattan, or Blue Yonder
- Demonstrated experience leading hourly teams of 25 or more associates
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred by logistics and 3PL employers
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Tips for Your Distribution Center Manager Job Search
Quantify throughput on your resume
Hiring managers want units per hour, order accuracy rates, and on-time shipment percentages, not just job duties. Pull those numbers from your last role and put them in the first bullet under each position, not buried at the bottom.
Lead with your WMS platform experience
Many postings screen by warehouse management system, so name SAP, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or whatever you've used in your resume summary. A generic 'proficient in WMS software' line gets skipped in keyword filters before a recruiter sees it.
Target postings by volume tier
A 200,000-square-foot fulfillment center and a regional distribution hub run very differently. Apply to roles where the described volume and headcount match your actual experience, so your examples land precisely in interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists distribution center manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a labor relations story for interviews
Interviewers for unionized DCs will ask how you've handled grievances or contract interpretation disputes. Have a specific, resolution-focused example ready. For non-union facilities, frame the same story around frontline retention and team communication instead.
Negotiate start date around peak season cycles
Distribution operations ramp hard before Q4 and major retail events. If you're closing out a current role, propose a start date that lands after your prospective employer's next peak ramp, showing you understand their calendar before day one.
Distribution Center Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most distribution center managers?
The companies hiring the most distribution center managers right now include HD Supply, Tractor Supply, and Dealer Tire, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Large retailers, e-commerce operators, and third-party logistics providers consistently generate the highest volume of openings nationwide.
How many distribution center manager jobs are remote?
About 5% of distribution center manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most DC operations. The sub-areas most likely to carry remote or hybrid arrangements are network planning, transportation management, and multi-site operations roles where oversight happens across locations rather than on a single floor.
How do you become a distribution center manager?
Most distribution center managers start in hourly warehouse roles or entry-level supervisor positions, then progress through shift lead and assistant manager titles over several years. Earning a degree in supply chain or logistics accelerates promotion, and certifications like APICS CPIM signal readiness for higher responsibility. Building fluency in at least one major warehouse management system is essential before most employers will consider you for a manager-level role.
Can you get hired as a distribution center manager without direct management experience?
You can, but you'll need to close the gap with adjacent evidence. Employers will consider candidates who've led project teams, trained new hires, or owned a department metric like shrink or pick accuracy, even without a formal manager title. Targeting smaller distribution operations, seasonal facilities, or assistant manager roles is a practical path to building the direct experience larger employers require.
What does the distribution center manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a recruiter screen, followed by a competency-based interview with an operations director or HR partner focused on your experience managing labor, cost, and safety. A facility walkthrough is common, and you may be asked to describe how you'd handle a specific throughput problem on the spot. Final rounds often include a panel with cross-functional leaders from transportation, inventory, or human resources.
Where can I find and apply to distribution center manager jobs?
You can find and apply to distribution center manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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