Distribution Manager

Wausau Supply Company; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

9 paid holidays

100% Employee Owned

Employee Stock Ownership Program

401K Retirement Fund

Health, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Wausau Supply Company, headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, is seeking a Distribution Manager to oversee warehouse operations, lead staff, and ensure safe, efficient material distribution. The role focuses on maintaining safety practices, optimizing routes and staffing, and coordinating cross-departmental efforts to meet customer commitments.

You will drive performance reviews and process improvements in a dynamic ESOP environment.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Management, or Finance required or equivalent experience.
• 5–10+ years in manufacturing, warehouse, or material handling roles.
• 3–5+ years of leadership/supervisory experience in a distribution or warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse office and staff; maintain safety, facility, and equipment.
• Ensure on-time, accurate distribution of materials and adherence to schedules.
• Utilize reports to guide staffing, routes, and operational decisions.
• Coordinate with Transportation, Purchasing, Customer Service, Sales, Credit, and other warehouses to meet commitments.
• Conduct monthly and yearly employee performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Excel

Office 365

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Management, or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Office 365

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry’s leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast. In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, ChamClad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States.

Brief Description

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry’s leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast. In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, ChamClad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States. At Wausau Supply Company, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to service, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in the building materials industry for generations to come.

BENEFITS We Offer

• 3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year


• 9 paid holidays


• 100% Employee Owned


• Employee Stock Ownership Program

~Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour

• 401K Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute


• Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability


• Employee Assistance Program


• Opportunity for advancement


• Training and development


• Employee Material Purchase Program

What This Role Will Be Doing

SUMMARY: The Distribution Manager position will oversee the warehouse office and staff, be responsible for maintaining proper safety procedures, proper maintenance of the facility and equipment, ensuring that we accurately distribute quality building materials on a predictable schedule that fit our customer’s needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (not limited to)

• Daily communication with all workers to ensure all the objectives for the day are met in a timely manner.


• Use the current reports to make management decisions and changes to staff and routes.

Productivity within Warehouse (orders shipped, errors, transactions, etc.)

• Material Handling for incoming materials – Oversee that incoming materials have been properly received and put away in preparation for the picking crew.


• Shipping – to ensure that all daily orders have been picked, packaged, loaded and fully processed.


• Review and maintain all reports that are your responsibility.


• Maintain appropriate staffing based on our seasonal business - Work with Human Resources and Distribution Management for approvals and employee retention initiatives.


• Ensure good communication between Transportation, Purchasing, Customer Service, Sales, Credit and all other Warehouses to ensure that customers commitments have been satisfied.


• Maintain a positive and CLEAN work environment in conjunction with maintaining and enforcing all SAFETY procedures while ensuring warehouse team is following procedures as well.


• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of equipment, buildings and grounds.


• Ensure that all processes and procedures are followed to ensure Customer satisfaction.


• Respond promptly to all email and phone messages from your managers and other Departments.


• Perform Monthly and Yearly Performance reviews on all employees.


• Regular communication with the Regional Distribution Manager and VP of Distribution.


• All other tasks as assigned by Management (see attachment).

a Distribution Manager Will Possess And Demonstrate

• Lead and promote safety culture which aligns with Wausau Supply Co. core values.


• Monitor and ensure operational metrics are achieved.


• Continuously evaluate ways to improve the accuracy and efficiencies of the warehouse and its operations.


• Seek expertise/best practices from peers and other departments.


• Ability to manage multiple demands while maintaining solid communication skills both verbally and especially by e-mail.


• Ability to work independently while demonstrating leadership skills that portray excellent teamwork mentality.


• Overall safety mindset is crucial to create an imbedded culture of safety within the employee population.


• Problem solving and innovative solutions to eliminate obstacles.


• Dynamic self-motivation and ability to work a flexible schedule.


• Ability to maintain positive moral within the workforce

Education / Experience

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Management, or Finance. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 to 10+ years manufacturing, warehouse, or material handling experience.


• 3 to 5+ years manufacturing or warehouse leadership and supervisory experience.


• Logistics and transportation management experience to support a fleet of tractor/trailers preferred but not required.


• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and guidelines preferred but not required.


• Excellent, data-driven analytical skills required.


• Excellent ERP systems skills


• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Office 365

Working Demands / Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.


• Ability to stand/bend/walk for long periods of time.

REPORTS TO: Senior Distribution Manager

Conclusion

A Distribution Manager will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with WSC. As a frontline employee, politeness, honor, integrity, and the willingness to do what our competition will not is expected in every client interaction. The safety of our employees, and growth of WSC is every ESOP owner’s prime objective.