Distribution Operations Manager

BJ's Wholesale Club; Commercial Point (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Free BJ’s Memberships

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

BJ’s Wholesale Club is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead put-to-club, storage, pallet sortation and distribution activities. You will ensure efficient throughput, asset integrity, and cost-conscious operations while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include managing daily activities, enforcing procedures, and collaborating with vendors and home office to drive continuous improvement. Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years in distribution are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management required.
• 5 to 7 years of distribution experience.
• Experience in planning, directing and administering warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee put-to-club, storage, pallet sortation and global sales operations to ensure throughput and asset integrity.
• Maintain 100% accountability and investigate discrepancies with follow-up training.
• Ensure 100% safety and security compliance through development of safety programs and awareness.
• Cultivate relationships with outside vendors and home office to improve efficiencies.
• Coach and develop team members and enforce clear communication between management and staff.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Staff management

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Job description

A World-Class Team

BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.

We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Why You’ll Love Working at BJ’s

At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.

Here’s just some of what you can look forward to:

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*
• Eligibility requirements vary by position.

Responsible for planning, directing, and administering of all warehouse operations to include: (1) overseeing the put to club, storage, pallet operation, receiving, crossdock, shipping, and all other general operations of the warehouse while providing timely throughput of all merchandise; (2) maintaining proper staffing levels to achieve 100% asset integrity on all outbound shipments; (3) addressing all product related issues impeding operations; (4) monitoring safety & loss prevention practices, ensuring policies adherence; (5) reviewing equipment needs to enhance productivity, while evaluating cost effectiveness; and (6) reviewing changes in distribution philosophies to increase operational efficiencies and strive for continuous improvement, while planning strategically for the future of the business.

• Manage the daily activities of put to club, storage, pallet sortation and global sales operations. Ensure proper handling techniques are used to prevent product damage and shrink. Minimize payroll by partnering with other managers to ensure optimum utilization of the work force to optimize productivity and realize continuous improvement.
• Maintain asset integrity through enforcement of all procedures and policies. Ensure 100% accountability, through timely investigation of discrepancies and follow-up training on all errors. Assist Loss Prevention and Quality Control departments with research and recovery efforts.
• Ensure 100% safety and security compliance through participation in the development of safety programs, raising awareness and reducing accidents/incidents.
• Cultivate relationships with outside vendors and home office partners to enhance operational efficiencies.
• Reinforce performance management skills with direct reports. Encourage the development and coaching of team members to achieve performance goals and objectives. Enforce proper communication between management and team members to foster a safe working environment.
• Review changes in distribution philosophies to increase operational efficiencies and strive for continuous improvement, while planning strategically for the future of the business.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a distribution environment

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