Senior Distribution Operations Leader (Large-Scale DC)

Sonepar USA Inc; Northampton Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan

Competitive Medical Plans

Paid Time Off

Floating Holiday

On Demand Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Irby Utilities seeks a Distribution Operations Manager to lead a 300,000-square-foot distribution facility handling high-dollar utility products. You’ll own warehouse operations, logistics, inventory, facilities, compliance, people leadership, service performance, and financial results, partnering with district leadership, sales, and customers to keep operations moving forward.

You will build a strong team, establish clear expectations, and drive safety, accountability, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving to navigate complex challenges.
• Experience leading a large warehouse, distribution center, or complex operation.
• Track record of improving safety, service, productivity, cost, or inventory.
• Experience leading through supervisors or managers.
• Strong financial and operational judgment.
• Ability to use data to identify problems and turn findings into action.
• Practical leadership style with the ability to work across operations, sales, and support teams.
• Five to seven years of related distribution, logistics, or operations experience.
• Electrical/utility/high-value product distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall performance of a large, complex distribution operation.
• Prioritize best-in-class logistical processes and cross-branch collaboration to achieve excellence.
• Develop and empower leaders and frontline team members through coaching and performance management.
• Improve safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, service levels, and consistency.
• Oversee shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, inventory control, transportation, facilities, and equipment.
• Manage operating expenses, working capital, and performance with district leadership.
• Establish and maintain clear processes while identifying better ways to work.
• Partner with sales and customers to resolve service issues and support growth.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulatory requirements, and CDL-driver qualifications.
• Develop the leadership team and create a workplace with clear expectations and support.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Financial judgment

Cross-team collaboration

Safety leadership

People development

Operational excellence

Job description

Irby Utilities seeks a Distribution Operations Manager to lead a 300,000-square-foot distribution facility handling high-dollar utility products. You’ll own warehouse operations, logistics, inventory, facilities, compliance, people leadership, service performance, and financial results, partnering with district leadership, sales, and customers to keep operations moving forward.

You will build a strong team, establish clear expectations, and drive safety, accountability, and customer service.