Distribution Manager

Mclane Company, Inc.

Memphis, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Computer Skills, Distribution Operations, Distribution Warehousing, Employee Relations, English Language, Financial Statements, Financial Trend Analysis, High School Diploma, IBM AS-400 Server, Identify Issues, Legal, Legal Standards, Mainframe Computer, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss Statements, Reporting Skills, Restaurant, Retail, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Warehousing, Workplace Issues, eCommerce
LOCATION
Memphis, TN
POSTED
Today
Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

The Distribution Manager establishes and maintains smooth operation of the Distribution/Warehousing Department and helps provide 24-hour coverage.

Benefits you can count on:
  • Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off begins day one.
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
  • Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as a Distribution Manager:
  • Maintain facility in a safe manner according to company and legal standards; investigate and resolve unsafe conditions; coordinate safety investigations.
  • Benchmark and manage warehouse aspects of profit and loss statement; ensure that procedures are cost-effective.
  • Assign accountability within staff to rack and trend Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
  • Assist Transportation Manager to resolve issues between warehousing and distribution.
  • Provide training, conduct performance reviews and recommend salary adjustments.
  • Additional duties and/or special projects may be assigned at the position supervisor's discretion.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Distribution Manager:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 5 years of outbound and inbound warehousing experience.
  • Knowledge of distribution systems.
  • Experience managing a large warehouse staff with experience in hiring, training, and motivating teammates and resolving employee relations issues.
  • Understand financial statements and resulting cost implications; identify financial issues and provide cost-effective solutions.
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Access).
  • This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • At least 4 years of accounting, planning, analytical, and/or reporting experience in positions with increasing responsibility.
  • AS/400 mainframe computing experience.
  • Foodservice industry experience.

Fit the following? We want you here!
  • Teamwork oriented
  • Organized
  • Problem solver
  • Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

About the Company

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Mclane Company, Inc.

McLane Company, Inc. is one of the largest supply chain services leaders, providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores and chain restaurants throughout the United States. McLane, through McLane Grocery and McLane Foodservice, operates over 80 distribution centers across the U.S. and one of the nation’s largest private fleets. The company buys, sells and delivers more than 50,000 different consumer products to nearly 110,000 locations across the U.S. In addition, McLane provides alcoholic beverage distribution through its wholly owned subsidiary, Empire Distributors, Inc. McLane is a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK) and employs more than 20,000 teammates.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
McLane Company, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.mclanecareers.com/eeo.
In addition, McLane is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation for the application process due to a disability, please email accessibility@mclaneco.com.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
WEBSITE
http://mclanemilwaukee.com