Senior Level Distribution Center Manager Jobs
Senior level distribution center manager jobs put experienced operations leaders in charge of network-wide logistics strategy, facility performance, and the cross-functional teams that keep supply chains moving. Most openings are on-site, with Consulting & Professional Services, Retail, and Technology & Software driving the most demand, and employers like Alvarez & Marsal, Burns & McDonnell, and The Home Depot hiring at this level now.
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The PDC Manager is the senior site leader accountable for customer service excellence, last‑mile delivery performance, labor relations, and long‑range site strategy, leveraging embedded and emerging automated technologies within the Parts Distribution Center (PDC).
Business Acumen & Engineering Leadership Responsibilities:
- Manage the PDC as a profit‑impacting node within a broader distribution network
- Apply industrial engineering principles (capacity modeling, flow optimization, labor standards, layout strategy)
- Evaluate service‑to‑cost tradeoffs, ROI, payback, and risk for capital and technology investments
- Communicate complex operational and engineering concepts at the executive level
Key Responsibilities:
- Customer service ownership and senior dealer escalation leadership
- Last‑mile delivery and carrier performance accountability
- Labor relations leadership, grievance handling, and negotiations
- Strategic planning, financial stewardship, and people leadership
- AI‑enabled decision leadership, analytics governance, and technology adoption oversight
Requirements:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Labor, Communications, Business, Marketing, or other related field of study
Minimum 10 years of experience in managerial/supervisory in a distribution warehouse environment
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement systems and Lean Manufacturing
Experience managing day-to-day operations in a union environment
Proven ability to develop and execute a detailed project plan
Ability to develop analyses to improve current standard processes and seek solutions to improve performance
Willingness to work extended weekday hours and weekends across day/evening shifts, as required
Willingness to relocate
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree Supply Chain Management or Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Labor, Communications, Business, Marketing, or other related field of study
Proven ability to develop and execute a detailed project plan
Ability to develop analyses to improve current standard processes and seek solutions to improve performance
Ability to manage and identify urgent customer and plant KPI's
The PDC Manager is the senior site leader accountable for customer service excellence, last‑mile delivery performance, labor relations, and long‑range site strategy, leveraging embedded and emerging automated technologies within the Parts Distribution Center (PDC).
Business Acumen & Engineering Leadership Responsibilities:
- Manage the PDC as a profit‑impacting node within a broader distribution network
- Apply industrial engineering principles (capacity modeling, flow optimization, labor standards, layout strategy)
- Evaluate service‑to‑cost tradeoffs, ROI, payback, and risk for capital and technology investments
- Communicate complex operational and engineering concepts at the executive level
Key Responsibilities:
- Customer service ownership and senior dealer escalation leadership
- Last‑mile delivery and carrier performance accountability
- Labor relations leadership, grievance handling, and negotiations
- Strategic planning, financial stewardship, and people leadership
- AI‑enabled decision leadership, analytics governance, and technology adoption oversight
Requirements:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Labor, Communications, Business, Marketing, or other related field of study
Minimum 10 years of experience in managerial/supervisory in a distribution warehouse environment
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement systems and Lean Manufacturing
Experience managing day-to-day operations in a union environment
Proven ability to develop and execute a detailed project plan
Ability to develop analyses to improve current standard processes and seek solutions to improve performance
Willingness to work extended weekday hours and weekends across day/evening shifts, as required
Willingness to relocate
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree Supply Chain Management or Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Labor, Communications, Business, Marketing, or other related field of study
Proven ability to develop and execute a detailed project plan
Ability to develop analyses to improve current standard processes and seek solutions to improve performance
Ability to manage and identify urgent customer and plant KPI's
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal13
- Burns & McDonnell7
- The Home Depot6
- Institutional Capital Network6
- HDR4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services42
- Retail16
- Technology & Software13
- Distribution & Wholesale11
- Investment & Asset Management9
Senior Level Distribution Center Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level distribution center manager job?
Employers at this level prioritize candidates who have owned P&L outcomes, led facility expansions or network optimization projects, and coached supervisors and managers under them. Demonstrating measurable results, such as throughput improvements or cost reductions, matters more than titles alone. Familiarity with warehouse management systems, lean methodologies, and cross-functional stakeholder management gives candidates a clear edge in competitive searches.
Which companies hire senior level distribution center managers?
Companies hiring senior level distribution center managers right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Burns & McDonnell, and The Home Depot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large retailers, third-party logistics providers, and manufacturers with complex, high-volume distribution networks that require seasoned operational leadership.
Are there remote senior level distribution center manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level require at least some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of distribution operations. About 37% of senior level distribution center manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common for roles that include regional oversight or network planning responsibilities alongside facility management.
What makes a distribution center manager role senior level?
Senior level distribution center manager roles are distinguished by the scope of accountability they carry. Responsibilities typically include owning facility-wide KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing multi-layer teams, and contributing to network strategy decisions. These roles also carry an expectation that the manager will mentor and develop supervisors and mid-level managers, not just execute daily operations.
Which industries hire the most senior level distribution center managers?
Senior Level distribution center manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Retail, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive the highest demand because they operate large-scale, high-velocity distribution networks where experienced leadership directly affects fulfillment speed, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction at scale.