Senior Distribution Leader: Build Teams, Drive Excellence

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Distribution Operations to oversee daily DC activities, ensure efficient goods flow, safety compliance, and ongoing process improvements. This leader will shape the distribution center’s growth in line with corporate objectives across a high-volume environment.

You will build and mentor a strong team, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, manage labor plans, and partner with supply chain functions to meet service and cost goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain management, with at least 6 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading large teams in a high-volume, fast-paced distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of distribution and warehouse technologies (WMS, TMS) and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Excellent leadership skills, with a track record of building high-performance teams and fostering a positive work culture.
• Strong business acumen, with experience managing P&L, budgeting, and financial performance in a distribution setting.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of managers, supervisors, and distribution staff to ensure engagement, productivity, and performance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the workforce.
• Develop leadership capabilities within the team, ensuring clear succession planning and growth opportunities.
• Drive a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety regulations.
• Direct day-to-day operations for receiving, inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to optimize workflows and reduce costs.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, ensuring alignment with business goals, and initiate corrective actions when targets are not met.
• Manage labor planning and scheduling to ensure optimal staffing levels based on volume forecasts.
• Oversee the management of warehouse technology systems (WMS, automation tools) to improve operational performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service levels and operational efficiency.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

7+ years experience

Leadership experience

WMS / TMS

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

WMS

TMS

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Distribution Operations to oversee daily DC activities, ensure efficient goods flow, safety compliance, and ongoing process improvements. This leader will shape the distribution center’s growth in line with corporate objectives across a high-volume environment.

You will build and mentor a strong team, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, manage labor plans, and partner with supply chain functions to meet service and cost goals.