Distribution Center Manager Jobs in Minnesota

A Distribution Center Manager in the logistics industry is responsible for overseeing all activities within the distribution center, ensuring that operations are running smoothly and efficiently. Their duties include managing and coordinating the storage, transportation, and delivery of goods, supervising staff, ensuring safety protocols are met, and maintaining relationships with suppliers, customers, and transportation companies. They are also responsible for inventory management, streamlining operations to reduce costs, and implementing strategies to improve productivity and performance. These managers play a crucial role in ensuring that the supply chain operates seamlessly and effectively.

To become a successful Distribution Center Manager, individuals should possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. They should also have a solid background in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration. It is also beneficial to have certifications such as a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from the Association for Supply Chain Management. Prior to becoming a Distribution Center Manager, a person might have roles such as a Warehouse Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, or Inventory Specialist. These positions provide valuable experience in managing operations, coordinating logistics, and supervising staff, which are essential skills for a Distribution Center Manager.

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Night Warehouse Coordinator

  • Savage, MN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Savage, MN
  • 12 hours ago

NOW HIRING: Night Warehouse Coordinator Location: Savage, MN Shift: Night Shift | Full-Time Join our team as a Night Warehouse Coordinator and help keep things moving behind the scenes. This is a...

Warehouse Coordinator (Late Shift)

  • Plymouth, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, MN
  • 1 day ago

Job ID Number R5187 Employment Type Full time Worksite Flexibility Onsite Job Summary As Warehouse Coordinator you will asses material needs, transport materials and unpack and check good received...

Warehouse Coordinator (Early Shift)

  • Plymouth, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, MN
  • 1 day ago

Job ID Number R5186 Employment Type Full time Worksite Flexibility Onsite Job Summary As Warehouse Coordinator you will asses material needs, transport materials, and unpack and check good...

Supply Chain Manager - Hybrid

  • Brooklyn Center, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn Center, MN
  • 1 day ago

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 May 2025 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare...

Senior Distribution Manager

  • Albert Lea, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Albert Lea, MN
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose...

Warehouse Manager

  • Austin, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, MN
  • 2 days ago

HR SOLUTION CENTER SUPERVISOR HEALTH & WELFARE CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, MN) HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for...

Freight Forwarding General Manager

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 3 days ago

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page. Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision...

Freight Forwarding General Manager

  • Eagan, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 5 days ago

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page. Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision...

Warehouse Manager - 2nd Shift Sun-Thur

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 days ago

There's a Place for You at Viking Electric. A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real...

Distribution Manager

  • Richfield, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Richfield, MN
  • 8 days ago

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the...

Biomarker Sample Operations Lead

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 9 days ago

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe...

Warehouse Coordinator (12 Hr. Rotating 6PM-6AM)

  • White Bear Lake, MN
  • 12 days ago
  • White Bear Lake, MN
  • 12 days ago

Partner closely with the warehouse management team to ensure warehouse activities are effectively scheduled and executed....

Warehouse Operations Manager

  • Virginia, MN
  • 13 days ago
  • Virginia, MN
  • 13 days ago

Department: Facilities Classification: Warehouse Manager 1 Job Category: Classified Staff Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type: On...

Supply Chain Manager - Aftermarket

  • Duluth, MN
  • 16 days ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 16 days ago

Job Summary The Supply Chain Manager – After Market is a key role in leading the strategic and operational aspects of supply chain activities related to After Market Support/Order Fulfillment....

Warehouse Manager

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 22 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 22 days ago

Company DescriptionMAKE GREAT PIZZA AND MORE POSSIBLE Be a part of the world's #1 Pizza company and watch your career grow!Job DescriptionDomino's is seeking a Warehouse Manager to drive...

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Salary for Distribution Center Manager Jobs in Minnesota

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Highest Education Level

Distribution Center Managers in Minnesota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.7%
High School or GED
21.7%
Master's Degree
15.3%
Associate's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
Some College
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%
Some High School
0.5%


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