Distribution Center Manager

Clopay; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson seeks a Distribution Center Manager to oversee operations, costs, and service quality at the DC, driving revenue alongside Sales and ensuring efficient inventory control and safety.

You will supervise staff, hire and train teams, manage expenses and logistics, and enforce pricing and receivables policies in collaboration with Sales and Finance. A Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in warehousing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Supply Chain preferred or 5+ years in warehousing/distribution.
• Experience in building products sales or distribution is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word required; Oracle experience a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to operate in a warehouse environment, with lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational activities and costs of the Distribution Center.
• Collaborate with Sales to develop and execute consultative sales strategies for existing accounts and growth opportunities.
• Supervise DC staff and recruit/train team members.
• Manage expenses, inventory levels, and carrier logistics; monitor budgeting and productivity.
• Administer order entry control, pricing policies, and receivables in coordination with Sales and Credit.

Skills

Excel

Word

Communication

Warehouse experience

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

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.

This position directly supervises the entire Distribution Center staff, through various levels of supervisors and support personnel.

In addition, this position insures employees are operating in accordance with company safety policies and maintains a safe working environment.

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.

Why Choose a Career With Us?

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 Corporation company, 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 WINDCODEtechnology 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.