Distribution Manager

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The Distribution Manager oversees all daily warehouse operations and manages end-to-end distribution, ensuring accurate, efficient, and timely receipt, storage, and delivery of materials. This role leads warehouse staff, optimizes processes, improves inventory accuracy, and ensures compliance with safety and company standards. The Distribution Manager drives operational excellence by overseeing workflows, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting company growth initiatives. This position reports to the Director of Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership competencies, exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a results-oriented mindset. A strong understanding of supply chain best practices, purchasing and inventory processes, warehouse operations, and project management is required. This role requires approximately 25% travel to Arizona, California, Colorado, and Texas. We offer free car washes, tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision, 401(k), and vacation time.

• Oversee daily warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
• Develop and maintain detailed inventories of materials and supplies at all sites and warehouses.
• Maintain required quantities of supplies and materials to optimize production.
• Analyze current inventories and procedures, suggesting improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.
• Assist with operations requests and distributor delivery issues.
• Respond to district/general managers' product issues.
• Act as liaison with distributors and vendors for issue resolution.
• Manage all shipments in and out of central and local warehouses, coordinating labor as needed.
• Perform monthly hand counts at all warehouses.
• Manage inventory and asset management platforms.
• Maintain standard warehouse and location purchase lists, SOPs, and assets.
• Maintain warehouse vehicle maintenance.
• Lead monthly warehouse safety checks and audit processes.

• Lead, mentor, and develop warehouse staff to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Participate in recruiting, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a positive, safe, and collaborative work environment.
• Manage workforce planning, including scheduling, labor allocation, and workload balancing.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.

• 5+ years in distribution or warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and inventory control; at least 2 years managerial experience required.
• Experience in multi‑unit distribution strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse machinery; forklift certification required.
• Solid understanding of ERP and procurement software and metric analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), POS, and inventory control software (preferably Microsoft Dynamics Business Central).
• Ability to work independently and multitask in a demanding environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, delegation, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Only candidates in the greater Phoenix area will be considered.
• Must pass a post‑offer pre‑employment criminal drug screen.

• Weather conditions: exposure to heat, cold, and wind.
• Team collaboration: frequent interaction with colleagues and customers.
• Fast‑paced high‑pace work environment.

• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Manual tasks and operating equipment.
• Stamina and endurance throughout the shift.

Super Star Car Wash isn’t just a place to get your car washed. It’s where you leave your messes and stresses behind. With over 110 locations across AZ, CA, CO, and TX, we provide top‑notch car wash services, unlimited free washes, and a culture of reliability, innovation, and community.

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