Distribution Center Operations Lead

AccruePartners; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a Manager of Distribution Operations to own the day-to-day operational presence at a key location. You will partner with distribution and transportation leaders, implement improvements, and ensure service and cost targets are met on the ground.

You will be an individual contributor with significant influence across the operation, closely connected to frontline teams and senior leadership. This onsite role rewards strong problem-solving and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of experience across distribution, transportation, logistics, supply chain, or 3PL operations.
• Experience across both distribution and transportation is ideal, but strong background in either area translates well.
• Comfortable operating in a high-volume environment and understanding how warehouse and transportation decisions impact service.
• Experience working with third-party providers or outsourced operations and the ability to influence performance without direct authority.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to pull information from systems, understand KPIs, identify root causes, and tell a story with data.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day operational presence for an assigned location, partnering with distribution and transportation leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, service, and cost, and elevate priorities to senior leadership.
• Serve as the local extension of the Director of Distribution Operations and influence across the operation.
• Work onsite to stay close to ground realities and drive accountability without direct people management.

Skills

Distribution & logistics

Operations leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

AccruePartners is seeking a Manager of Distribution Operations to own the day-to-day operational presence at a key location. You will partner with distribution and transportation leaders, implement improvements, and ensure service and cost targets are met on the ground.

You will be an individual contributor with significant influence across the operation, closely connected to frontline teams and senior leadership. This onsite role rewards strong problem-solving and data-driven decisions.