Senior Level Distribution Manager Jobs
Senior level distribution manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of network-wide logistics strategy, supply chain performance, and the cross-functional teams that keep operations moving. Roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Retail, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities, 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 Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level distribution manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned outcomes across a distribution network, not just managed day-to-day tasks. Demonstrating that you have led large teams, driven measurable cost or efficiency improvements, and navigated complex supply chain disruptions gives you a clear edge. Familiarity with warehouse management systems, carrier negotiations, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment is expected at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level distribution managers?
Companies hiring senior level distribution managers right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Burns & McDonnell, and The Home Depot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large national distributors, retailers with regional fulfillment networks, and manufacturers managing multi-site logistics operations.
Are there remote senior level distribution manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level involve some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of distribution operations. About 37% of senior level distribution manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically covering network strategy, vendor management, or regional oversight roles where physical presence is less constant than in facility-based positions.
What makes a distribution manager role senior level?
Senior level distribution manager roles carry broader scope and direct accountability for outcomes rather than task execution. Expectations include owning a full distribution network or major regional operation, setting process and performance standards, mentoring managers and supervisors, and influencing budget and capital decisions. The distinction from mid-level roles is ownership of strategy, not just operational delivery.
Which industries hire the most senior level distribution managers?
Senior Level distribution 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 demand because they operate high-volume, time-sensitive supply chains that require experienced leaders to manage complexity, maintain service levels, and lead large warehouse and logistics teams.