Distribution Manager
Distribution Manager
This position is located in Stockton CA, in the San Joaquin Valley, the center of California with close proximity to the beautiful Lake Tahoe recreation area, the Pacific Ocean beaches and the San Francisco Bay Area, with an affordable cost of living.
The Distribution Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of home delivery, single copy, transportation, alternate delivery, and bulk delivery service for the distribution department. The position is charged with insuring day-to-day operations are running efficiently and handling unexpected challenges with minimum disruption. This position is accountable for the expense & revenue distribution management, maintaining and improving service quality and ensuring all deadlines are met for all publications in the respective market.
You will:
- Provide hands on leadership and supervision of home delivery, transportation, alternate delivery, single copy and bulk distribution staff including independent contractors.
- Develop and implement processes and procedures that improve distribution structure, service ratios and overall distribution efficiencies.
- Embrace and collaborate on new distribution and transportation initiatives.
- Effectively and regularly communicate department progress to regional and national distribution team
- Maintain acceptable service ratios and grow profitable alternative delivery distribution.
- Manage, direct and audit the activities of the staff to ensure that all key performance indicators are monitored, measured and met on a consistent basis; performs periodic performance reviews.
- Manage distribution revenue and expense budgets.
You will need expertise in the following areas:
- P&L Management Distribution operations and logistics knowledge
- Transportation rules and regulations
- Project & process Management
- Solid computer skills, including familiarity with business-oriented software, i.e. Microsoft Office, Working proficiency with Excel.
You will need to bring the following experience:
- Distribution and logistics management 3-5 years of distribution experience showing a history of progression in responsibilities
- Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to assess and improve operational efficiencies
We offer a competitive salary and a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401k with match.