Distribution center manager with 14 years in warehouse operations, now running a 600,000 sq ft grocery DC. Leads 310 associates and 9 supervisors and cut cost per case 8% in 2025 while holding 99.6% order accuracy. Builds a safety-first culture and develops supervisors from within.
Experience
Distribution Center Manager, Heartland Pantry Distribution (Kansas City, KS)
Jan 2021 – Present
Run a 600,000 sq ft ambient and cold grocery DC shipping 85,000 cases a day to 140 stores, with 310 associates and a $24M operating budget
Cut cost per case 8% in 2025 by adding labor standards in Blue Yonder WMS and re-slotting the top 2,000 SKUs
Hold 99.6% order accuracy and 98.5% on-time store delivery
Lowered the OSHA recordable rate from 4.1 to 2.3 with daily safety huddles and a powered equipment training program
Supervised 35 associates in receiving and replenishment
Education
B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Kaw River State University (Aug 2008 – May 2012)
Skills
Operations: DC management, labor planning, slotting, cold chain, transportation coordination
Leadership: supervisor development, union and non-union workforces, performance management
Systems: Blue Yonder WMS, SAP, voice picking, Power BI
Safety and Continuous Improvement: OSHA compliance, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 5S
How to write a Distribution Center Manager resume
A strong Distribution Center Manager resume shows throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Skills
Certifications
Education
Length: Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Summary: Lead with your leadership scope and the business outcomes you are known for.
Skills to feature
Supply chain planning
Inventory management
Logistics and distribution
Lean and Six Sigma
Vendor management
ERP and WMS systems
Demand forecasting
Process improvement
Safety and compliance
Data analysis
Example bullet points
Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes
Reduced inventory carrying cost by $1.8M while keeping a 98% fill rate through SKU rationalization
Led a Lean program that cut order cycle time by 35% and recordable incidents to zero for 18 months
Tips from recruiters
State the scale you ran: sites, SKUs, shipments, budget or team size.
List certifications such as APICS CSCP, PMP or Six Sigma belts.
Name the systems you used (SAP, Oracle, Manhattan); they are common keyword filters.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Distribution Center Manager resume FAQ
What should a Distribution Center Manager resume include?
A Distribution Center Manager resume should show throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Skills, Certifications and Education. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
What is the best resume template for a Distribution Center Manager?
Classic, Compact and Modern work well for Distribution Center Manager roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Distribution Center Manager resume be?
Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Which skills should a Distribution Center Manager put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Distribution Center Manager roles are Supply chain planning, Inventory management, Logistics and distribution, Lean and Six Sigma, Vendor management and ERP and WMS systems.
How do I write strong Distribution Center Manager resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as on-time delivery, inventory turns and cost per unit. For example: "Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes."