Distribution Manager

Tremco; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tremco Construction Products Group, part of RPM International, seeks a Distribution Manager to lead the overall operation of the distribution facility across North America. You will align warehouse operations and transportation with production and customer service goals, coach teams, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and cost-effective freight management to support Tremco's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field required; or additional years of direct experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor; as well as a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the distribution facility operations to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods.
• Develop strategic plans for distribution and transportation aligning with production and service.
• Lead onsite and extended teams to coordinate warehouse operations and logistics.
• Coach and develop teams; drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage freight contracts, carrier performance, and budgets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety programs across distribution activities.
• Represent distribution in cross-functional meetings and supply chain strategy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands-including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada-to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Distribution Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic oversight of the distribution facility, ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective movement of goods from receipt to delivery. This role plays a critical part in aligning warehouse operations and transportation logistics to meet customer and production demands while maintaining high standards of compliance, safety, and performance. By managing cross-functional teams, optimizing resources, and driving continuous improvement, the Distribution Manager contributes directly to operational excellence and supports the organization's broader supply chain and customer service goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the overall operation of the distribution facility, ensuring alignment with company objectives and the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for distribution and transportation, including but not limited to resource planning, workflow optimization, and alignment with production and customer service.
• Directly manage and support the onsite and extended teams to create seamless coordination between local facilities, warehouse operations and transportation logistics.
• Provide building leadership and maintain a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational excellence by leading tier meetings, overseeing key metrics, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration across departments and with external partners.
• Champion health and safety by maintaining an effective safety management program, conducting incident investigations, and ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.
• Lead and monitor the execution of continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean principles (Kaizen, 5S), small K ideas, packaging and product quality controls, and process audits for optimal results.
• Oversee the cycle count program , manage physical inventory requirements, and provide accurate information and data integrity.
• Manage the order fulfillment process.
• Oversee inbound and outbound freight management, including the coordination of all North American and international shipments, raw materials, finished goods, and third-party logistics services.
• Lead the development and enforcement of transportation standards and procedures, ensuring safe, cost-effective, timely, and regulation-compliant material movement.
• Negotiate and manage freight contracts, service-level agreements, and customs-related documentation with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party service providers.
• Review and communicate carrier performance and expectations with logistics providers.
• Monitor and control freight budgets, validate all transportation-related invoices, ensure financial accuracy and audit readiness of freight and customs transactions.
• Ensure all documentation is processed and stored in accordance with company guidelines.
• Address escalated transportation issues, customer complaints, and freight claims; develop contingency plans to maintain customer satisfaction and business continuity.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable trade regulations, safety guidelines, and company policies across all distribution and transportation activities.
• Lead ongoing training programs and ensure safety protocols and procedures are consistently followed across the distribution and logistics teams.
• Represent the distribution function in cross-functional meetings and contribute to overall supply chain strategy development and execution.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field required; or additional years of direct experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor; as well as a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to lead integration of operations or services generally related in nature; may need to coordinate with other departments or divisions.
• Ability to influence, develop, motivate and change behavior.
• Problem solving skills; ability to effectively resolve a variety of issues that require the identification of the issue, application of judgment and the selection of viable solution alternatives.
• Ability to guide situations in accordance with standard practices; escalates issues accordingly.