Warehouse Distribution Manager

campbellsoup; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

AD&D

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Immediate vesting

Unlimited sick time

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Fitness center

On-site daycare

Company store

Cares program

ERGs

Job summary

Campbell's is seeking a Manager, Distribution & Logistics to lead warehouse, distribution, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and logistics operations for the facility. You will oversee the storage and movement of ingredients, packaging, and finished goods while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations that support customer service and production requirements.

The role provides leadership to salaried and hourly employees and collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain,

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop salaried and hourly employees across warehousing, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and logistics functions.
• Establish clear expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and ensure accountability for results.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and develop employees to build organizational capability and succession strength.
• Foster a culture of engagement, teamwork, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training to safely and effectively perform their responsibilities.

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Why Campbell's...

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

The Manager, Distribution & Logistics is responsible for leading all warehouse, distribution, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and logistics operations for the facility. This position oversees the storage and movement of ingredients, packaging, and finished goods while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations that support customer service and production requirements. The Manager, Distribution & Logistics is responsible for inventory accuracy, warehouse utilization, transportation coordination, shipping performance, and receiving operations.

The role provides leadership to salaried and hourly employees and works closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and Transportation partners to ensure materials and finished goods are received, stored, and distributed efficiently.

The incumbent drives continuous improvement initiatives, develops employee capability, promotes employee engagement, and ensures compliance with all Company policies, food safety requirements, and regulatory standards.

What you will do...

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and develop salaried and hourly employees across warehousing, shipping, receiving, inventory control, and logistics functions.
• Establish clear expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and ensure accountability for results.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and develop employees to build organizational capability and succession strength.
• Foster a culture of engagement, teamwork, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training to safely and effectively perform their responsibilities.

Warehousing & Distribution Operations

• Manage and direct all warehousing, shipping, and receiving activities.
• Ensure efficient movement of products and materials between the manufacturing facility, offsite warehouses, and customer distribution network.
• Oversee inbound receipts of ingredients, packaging materials, and finished goods from external suppliers and locations.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective outbound distribution of finished products.
• Develop and maintain warehouse storage strategies that optimize space utilization and inventory flow.
• Create and manage warehouse floor plans to support inventory management and FIFO practices.
• Manage contracts and relationships with external storage warehouse providers and logistics partners.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory controls for ingredients, packaging materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Develop inventory tracking, reporting, reconciliation, and troubleshooting processes to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Lead inventory reduction initiatives that improve cash flow while maintaining operational and customer service requirements.
• Monitor inventory performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with inventory procedures and controls across all warehouse operations.

Transportation & Logistics

• Oversee third-party transportation providers responsible for inbound and outbound freight activities.
• Ensure transportation partners meet safety, service, cost, and performance expectations.
• Optimize transportation and logistics processes to improve service levels and reduce operating costs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient movement of products and materials.

Financial & Business Management

• Develop and manage annual departmental budgets and operating plans.
• Monitor operating expenses and identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Prepare and analyze operational reports related to productivity, inventory performance, shipping accur