Distribution Manager II

UPS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking a Distribution Manager II to be embedded on-site at an aerospace customer facility. You will lead daily operations, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive efficiency while ensuring contract compliance and meeting a revenue plan.

The role requires managing multiple facilities, building executive relationships, and guiding teams toward operational excellence. Monday–Friday with possible occasional weekend duties, permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent preferred.
• Experience in logistics/distribution environment preferred.
• Experience with implementations or systems customization and working with multiple accounts/facilities.
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility, diplomacy and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors operational goals and plans.
• Sets priorities and coordinates with various functions to improve efficiency.
• Manages operations to meet customer deadlines.
• Develops and executes account plans and monitors performance.
• Builds and maintains strong customer relationships through engagement and reviews.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration to drive performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Communication

MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel)

Education

Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description

We're one of the world's largest providers of transportation and logistics services. Our customers range from small and mid-sized companies up to global enterprises. Our Global Logistics and Distribution business unit provides comprehensive logistics services and warehousing solutions utilizing a global network of distribution centres, innovative technology and supply chain expertise to manage the flow of goods from receiving to storage and order processing to shipment.

Job Summary

The Distribution Manager II will be embedded full-time within an aerospace customer facility and will spend a significant portion of each day interacting with customer personnel, attending meetings, resolving issues, coordinating priorities, and building relationships.

This position develops, implements, and leads successful customer operations. He/She directs and controls activities in multiple facilities with complex accounts and large numbers of employees to ensure efficient and economical processes for storing and distributing inventory. This position monitors volume for respective clients, ensures contract compliance, and is typically responsible for meeting a revenue plan.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors operational goals and plans.
• Sets priorities and coordinates with various functions to improve efficiency.
• Manages operations to meet customer deadlines.
• Develops and executes account plans, cross-sells, provides customer service, participates in reviews and revisions, reports financial performance, coordinates special projects, and resolves problems.
• Organises and structures team/department.
• Oversees budgeting/financial administration, functional administration, and staff management.
• Serves as the primary on-site operations leader within a customer aerospace manufacturing facility, maintaining daily interaction with customer management, production teams, engineering, quality, and supply chain personnel.
• Builds and maintains strong customer relationships through continuous engagement, issue resolution, operational reviews, and performance reporting.
• Partners closely with customer stakeholders to support production schedules, inventory management, material flow, and critical aerospace programme requirements.
• Represents the company in day-to-day customer discussions, ensuring alignment on service levels, operational priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration between site operations, customer teams, and corporate support functions to drive performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent - Preferred
• Experience in a logistics/distribution environment - Preferred
• Experience with implementations or systems customisation and working with multiple accounts/facilities
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task in fast-paced work environment
• Ability to motivate and manage staff, especially under pressure
• Demonstrates flexibility, diplomacy and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage customer relationships resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction
• Possesses strong background in ecommerce
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• 5-7 years operations experience in high-volume warehouse or manufacturing operation, including
• 3-5 years operations management experience with P&L responsibility
• Experience managing operations within an aerospace, aviation, defence, or highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated success operating within a customer-owned facility and maintaining executive-level customer relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage customers continuously throughout the workday.
• Experience supporting production-critical operations where responsiveness, accuracy, and customer partnership are essential.
• Ability to influence outcomes and resolve operational issues through collaboration with multiple customer and internal stakeholders.

Working Hours

Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM. Occasional Saturday work may be required, approximately once per month.

Job Level

84 - Mid Manager

Job Grade

30C

Deadline to Apply

September 23rd, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorised to work in the U.S. for this employer.