Distribution Manager (2nd Shift)

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 83,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a seasoned Warehouse Operations Lead to manage day-to-day order picking, packing, shipping, and floor execution, ensuring on-time commitments and safety.

You will drive Lean initiatives, monitor inventory accuracy and labor productivity, recruit and mentor supervisors, and collaborate with Planning, Transportation, and Account Services to meet service levels and cost targets while upholding a culture of accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, or related operations.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); SAP experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build strong relationships, and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use operational data to drive decisions and improve performance.
• Experience applying Lean principles, continuous-improvement methodologies, and process optimization techniques in a distribution or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day warehouse operation, overseeing order picking, packing, shipping, and overall floor execution to ensure customer commitments are consistently met.
• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing OSHA and company safety standards, conducting regular audits, identifying risks, and taking proactive steps to maintain a safe working environment.
• Monitor and manage key operational metrics, including inventory accuracy, labor productivity and cost, order throughput, service levels, and order cycle time.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors and frontline team members, building a capable and engaged team focused on operational excellence.
• Partner closely with Planning, Transportation, Account Services, and other cross-functional teams to execute daily wave plans, meet or exceed order cycle-time and retailer expedited-service requirements, and deliver results in a cost-effective manner.
• Review and analyze open-order reports, retailer pickup schedules, and daily distribution-wave progress to proactively identify constraints, address risks, and maintain consistent service levels.
• Lead and participate in Lean and continuous-improvement initiatives focused on improving accuracy, productivity, cost, quality, and cycle time across the distribution operation.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and performance-driven culture where employees are empowered to identify opportunities, solve problems, and continuously improve how work gets done.

Skills

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Lean Principles

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

WMS

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

Key Responsibility:

• Lead the day-to-day warehouse operation, overseeing order picking, packing, shipping, and overall floor execution to ensure customer commitments are consistently met.
• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing OSHA and company safety standards, conducting regular audits, identifying risks, and taking proactive steps to maintain a safe working environment.
• Monitor and manage key operational metrics, including inventory accuracy, labor productivity and cost, order throughput, service levels, and order cycle time.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors and frontline team members, building a capable and engaged team focused on operational excellence.
• Partner closely with Planning, Transportation, Account Services, and other cross-functional teams to execute daily wave plans, meet or exceed order cycle-time and retailer expedited-service requirements, and deliver results in a cost-effective manner.
• Review and analyze open-order reports, retailer pickup schedules, and daily distribution-wave progress to proactively identify constraints, address risks, and maintain consistent service levels.
• Lead and participate in Lean and continuous-improvement initiatives focused on improving accuracy, productivity, cost, quality, and cycle time across the distribution operation.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and performance-driven culture where employees are empowered to identify opportunities, solve problems, and continuously improve how work gets done.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, or related operations.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); SAP experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build strong relationships, and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use operational data to drive decisions and improve performance.
• Experience applying Lean principles, continuous-improvement methodologies, and process optimization techniques in a distribution or manufacturing environment.

Pay Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $83,200.00 to $136,650.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [e-mail].

Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.