Distribution Center Manager

Clopay Corporation; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unrivaled scale

Culture of What’s Next

Commitment to People

Legacy of Expertise

Commitment to Innovation

Job summary

Clopay Corporation, a premier garage door manufacturer, is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to oversee all operational activities and control costs for the assigned center. You will work with Sales to implement consultative strategies, lead a team, and optimize inventory, shipping, and credit processes.

The role requires building products sales or distribution experience, strong Excel/Word proficiency, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline, such as Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain is preferred, or at least 5 years of experience in warehousing/distribution.
• At least 5 years of building products sales or distribution experience, along with the skills to be a self-starting and self-motivated distribution professional.
• The understanding that work is performed in a warehouse environment and the ability to frequently bend, stretch and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
• Experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Sales team, achieve sales and profit objectives by developing and executing consultative sales strategies for existing accounts, while promoting brand awareness and value selling to new business opportunities.
• Promote a sales-oriented environment in the location by communicating sales goals, strategies, and measurements, in addition to providing consistent training on sales methodology and customer service.
• Hire, train, and evaluate employees to work productively with a high sense of professionalism, urgency, and orientation towards positive customer service.
• Manage expenses, and operating ratios to perform at or better than prior year and budget levels, as well as monitor product inventory, reconcile all physical inventory adjustments and minimize slow moving inventory.
• Administer order entry control and pricing policies consistent with company guidelines.
• Manage logistics of shipping and delivery using company trucks and cost efficient common carriers.
• Administer credit policy consistent with company guidelines and assist in collection of receivables in conjunction with sales and credit departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Business/Supply Chain

5 years warehousing/distribution experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Oracle

Job description

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson

At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.

Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada, ensuring that "America’s Favorite Garage Doors" are available to homeowners and businesses everywhere.

By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of CornellCookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

This position will manage all operational activities and associated costs of the assigned Distribution Center, while maintaining a focus on both increasing revenues and providing superior customer service.

Duties Include

• In conjunction with the Sales team, achieve sales and profit objectives by developing and executing consultative sales strategies for existing accounts, while promoting brand awareness and value selling to new business opportunities.
• Promote a sales-oriented environment in the location by communicating sales goals, strategies, and measurements, in addition to providing consistent training on sales methodology and customer service.
• Hire, train, and evaluate employees to work productively with a high sense of professionalism, urgency, and orientation towards positive customer service.
• Manage expenses, and operating ratios to perform at or better than prior year and budget levels, as well as monitor product inventory, reconcile all physical inventory adjustments and minimize slow moving inventory.
• Administer order entry control and pricing policies consistent with company guidelines.
• Manage logistics of shipping and delivery using company trucks and cost efficient common carriers.
• Administer credit policy consistent with company guidelines and assist in collection of receivables in conjunction with sales and credit departments.

The Successful Candidate Will Meet The Following Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline, such as Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain is preferred, or at least 5 years of experience in warehousing/distribution.
• At least 5 years of building products sales or distribution experience, along with the skills to be a self-starting and self-motivated distribution professional.
• The understanding that work is performed in a warehouse environment and the ability to frequently bend, stretch and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required
• Experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success.

Our Team Members Thrive Because We Prioritize

• Unrivaled Scale:Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
• A Culture of "What’s Next":We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
• Commitment to People:As a Griffon Corporationcompany, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
• A Legacy of Expertise:Join our "Pioneer Club"— a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
• Commitment to Innovation:We aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s our patented WINDCODE®technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, providing a drug-free work environment.