Distribution Manager

CoreWise Workforce Strategy Partners; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-matched 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Scheduling flexibility

Job summary

CoreWise Workforce Strategy Partners is seeking a Distribution Manager to lead all warehouse and distribution operations across U.S. and Mexico facilities.

The role will ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of finished goods and materials while aligning distribution with production, planning, and customer service. The position requires 5–10+ years of leadership in warehouse/distribution, ERP/WMS experience, and a focus on process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred in a related field.
• 5-10+ years of warehouse or distribution operations leadership experience.
• Experience managing inventory control, shipping, receiving, transportation, and order fulfillment operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional collaboration between customer service, planning, operations, logistics, and accounting functions.
• Multi-site distribution leadership experience preferred.
• ERP/WMS experience required; IFS experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations across U.S. and Mexico distribution locations.
• Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery across all customer channels.
• Execute against production and shipping schedules.
• Manage internal warehouses and coordinate with Mexico distribution operations.
• Oversee third-party logistics providers (3PLs), if applicable.
• Support the IFS multi-company structure between manufacturing and Mexico distribution.
• Coordinate local shipping execution to customers within Mexico.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and traceability.
• Drive full utilization of IFS Cloud for all warehouse transactions.
• Enforce real-time transaction accuracy and labeling/traceability workflows.
• Coordinate outbound freight and carrier selection; optimize freight cost and routing.
• Promote a safety-first culture; ensure OSHA compliance; lead warehouse teams.

Skills

Safety focus

Process orientation

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

IFS Cloud

ERP/WMS

Job description

CoreWise is proud to partner with a rapidly growing manufacturer and distributor of automotive lubricants, chemicals, and specialty fluids. Founded in 1978 and operating with a fully integrated supply chain — from custom blending and formulation to packaging and logistics — this company serves both branded and private-label markets across the United States and internationally. With seven fully automated production lines, a commitment to quality, and a culture built on respect, integrity, and relationships, this organization has earned recognition as a great place to work and continues to grow its footprint in the automotive and industrial markets.

We are seeking a Distribution Manager to lead all warehouse and distribution operations across U.S. and Mexico facilities, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of finished goods and materials. This role oversees inventory management, shipping, receiving, and logistics coordination across internal warehouses and the Mexico distribution entity and will play a critical role in aligning distribution execution with production, planning, and customer service while driving system utilization within IFS Cloud and supporting a scalable, process-driven operation.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations across U.S. and Mexico distribution locations
• Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery across all customer channels
• Execute against production and shipping schedules
• Manage internal warehouses and coordinate with Mexico distribution operations
• Oversee third-party logistics providers (3PLs), if applicable

Mexico Warehouse Responsibilities

• Support the IFS multi-company structure between manufacturing and Mexico distribution
• Ensure accurate intercompany transactions for inventory transfers
• Oversee inventory flow from U.S. production to Mexico warehouse
• Ensure compliance with import/export and cross-border logistics requirements
• Coordinate local shipping execution to customers within Mexico
• Maintain inventory accuracy and traceability

Inventory Management & Accuracy

• Maintain high inventory accuracy through cycle counts and audits
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO product rotation and traceability
• Align inventory levels with demand and production schedules

Systems & Process Discipline (IFS Cloud)

• Ensure full utilization of IFS Cloud for all warehouse transactions
• Enforce real-time transaction accuracy
• Support system-driven workflows including labeling and traceability
• Drive consistency across U.S. and Mexico operations

Logistics & Transportation

• Coordinate outbound freight and carrier selection
• Optimize freight cost and routing
• Support inbound material flow coordination

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote a safety-first culture
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and regulatory requirements
• Support quality processes including quarantine and nonconformance handling
• Lead and develop warehouse teams
• Set clear expectations and accountability
• Build a culture of ownership and continuous improvement

Core Competencies

• Strong focus on safety, compliance, quality, and customer service.
• Strong process orientation with demonstrated success improving distribution efficiency and operational performance
• Proven ability to develop, standardize, and sustain operational processes and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to use operational data to drive decisions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience coaching and developing teams in a distribution or warehouse environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5-10+ years of warehouse or distribution operations leadership experience
• Experience managing inventory control, shipping, receiving, transportation, and order fulfillment operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional collaboration between customer service, planning, operations, logistics, and accounting functions.
• Multi-site distribution leadership experience preferred
• ERP/WMS experience required; IFS experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

This organization invests in its people. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-matched 401(k), life insurance, and paid time off. Additional perks include tuition reimbursement for those looking to grow professionally, an employee referral program, and scheduling flexibility — all within a family-owned company that has earned recognition as a genuine great place to work.