Distribution Center Leader: Optimize Ops and Lead High-Impact Team

99 Ranch Market; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Long-Term Services Award

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Job summary

99 Ranch Market in Jersey City, NJ seeks a Distribution Center Manager to lead a 70+ person team, overseeing inventory, order fulfillment, and logistics at the 95 Caven Point facility. This role drives efficiency, safety, and quality across daily operations, while coordinating with procurement, sales, and service teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DC management, strategic planning, and budgeting, with experience in WMS and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years in distribution center management or similar role.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Food Handlers Card, HACCP, GMP, or SQF certification preferred.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements for DC operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize DC operations including inventory, order processing, and logistics.
• Oversee inventory management: receiving, storage, cycle counts, replenishment.
• Lead warehouse supervisors, coordinators, and staff with training and performance feedback.
• Coordinate action plans with management to meet daily, weekly, monthly goals and SOPs.
• Establish procedures to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and customer service to align DC activities with business goals.
• Coordinate with suppliers, carriers and transportation teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Implement and maintain QC processes to meet standards and customer expectations.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and company policies in the DC.
• Prepare and manage DC budget and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Data analysis

Budget management

Team development

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

WMS experience

Inventory management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

WMS

Inventory control software

Job description

99 Ranch Market in Jersey City, NJ seeks a Distribution Center Manager to lead a 70+ person team, overseeing inventory, order fulfillment, and logistics at the 95 Caven Point facility. This role drives efficiency, safety, and quality across daily operations, while coordinating with procurement, sales, and service teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DC management, strategic planning, and budgeting, with experience in WMS and regulatory requirements.