Distribution Manager

Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Distribution Manager to lead warehouse operations across multiple branches. You will oversee receiving, shipping, inventory management and drive efficiency within budget.

You will manage warehouse staff, optimize layouts, ensure ISO 9001 quality, and collaborate with vendors to resolve logistics bottlenecks. This onsite role offers relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Distribution Manager, Supervisor, or Coordinator role within a high-volume warehouse environment.
• Strong computer skills using MS Word and Excel; Eclipse software experience preferred or willingness to learn.
• Ability to analyze operational data, evaluate variables, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and streamline day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, order fulfillment, and shipping.
• Supervise, mentor, and schedule warehouse associates and temporary staff.
• Conduct counts and maintain ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Design warehouse layouts to optimize space and workflows.
• Coordinate with branches, vendors, and customers to resolve logistics issues.
• Enforce OSHA and company health, safety, and security regulations.

Skills

Distribution management experience

Problem solving

Communication & leadership

Organizational skills

MS Word & Excel

Tools

Eclipse software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Distribution Manager in Birmingham, AL to lead our warehouse operations in Birmingham, AL. In this role, you will oversee all distribution center activities—including receiving, shipping, and inventory management—while driving operational efficiency within budget.

This key operational position manages Eastern’s regional distribution center supporting 3 branches in Alabama (Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile), 2 in Georgia (Atlanta and Lagrange) and Nashville, TN.

As a key leader, you will manage warehouse associates, shipping, receiving, optimize storage and retrieval layouts, ensure ISO 9001 quality compliance, and continuously improve supply chain strategies to deliver an exceptional experience for our branches, customers, partners, and vendors.

This is an onsite position in Birmingham, AL. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Operations & Strategy: Plan, direct, and streamline day-to-day warehouse operations (receiving, order fulfillment, shipping) to ensure timely, accurate deliveries while managing operating budgets.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, mentor, and support warehouse associates and temporary staff. Handle hiring, training, performance appraisals, work scheduling, and team building.
• Inventory & Quality Management: Conduct cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts. Maintain ISO 9001 certification standards by utilizing and updating quality management tools.
• Layout & Process Optimization: Design and implement warehouse layout plans to optimize space utilization, storage, and retrieval workflows. Develop innovative supply strategies.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Communicate with branches, vendors, and customers to resolve logistics issues, inventory discrepancies, and supply chain bottlenecks.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA and company health, safety, and security regulations to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Proven experience in a Distribution Manager, Supervisor, or Coordinator role within a high-volume warehouse environment.
• Software Proficiency: Strong computer skills using MS Word and Excel. Prior experience with Eclipse software (or willingness/ability to learn) is highly preferred.
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze operational data, evaluate variables, and implement effective solutions efficiently.
• Communication & Leadership: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a team-first mindset and strong customer service orientation.
• Core Competencies: Strong organizational skills, high dependability, proactive initiative, and a commitment to quality and safety standards.

Why Join Us?

If you are a goal-oriented leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and embodies integrity, positivity, and responsibility, we want to hear from you!