Distribution Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

The In-Home Services field professionals lead all field operations and thousands of technicians across nearly 100 facilities across the country. Devoted to building a collaborative and committed group of employees who manage inventory, fleet and performance - IHS is the driving force that connects our customers with the industry’s best products and services for DISH.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This Distribution Manager role leads shipping, inventory, and warehouse operations to drive team performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The position addresses challenges in cross-functional coordination, supply chain flow, and inventory accuracy across complex systems and vendor networks. Success relies on hands-on team leadership, proactive problem-solving, and utilizing technology and operational data to optimize daily logistics workflows.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Direct daily shipping, inventory, and warehouse operations to consistently achieve key team performance metrics and quality benchmarks
• Build, mentor, and coach a high-performance team while driving employee engagement in new operational strategies
• Partner with senior leadership and leverage financial and inventory data to identify and execute continuous process improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with planners, buyers, scrap vendors, and freight carriers to maintain seamless material reception and distribution
• Implement and streamline workflows using systems such as Oracle, Order Management, Argo, and UPS Worldship while exploring AI tools to optimize inventory forecasting and tracking
• Manage end-to-end logistics processes including backorder reporting, load sheet generation, commercial invoices, and return fulfillment

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):

• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing hands-on operational teams within a fast-paced logistics environment
• Strong proficiency in enterprise inventory management tools and freight operations, including Oracle transactions and UPS Worldship
• Advanced communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively across departments, carriers, and vendors
• Demonstrated capacity for data interpretation, financial analysis, and strategic problem-solving to drive distribution metrics
• High adaptability and organizational dexterity to manage shifting priorities, evening or weekend schedules, and time-critical projects
• Familiarity with AI-driven inventory tools and technologies to support operational efficiency and decision-making

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum Experience: 2 years of management experience in distribution, warehouse, or shipping operations
• Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 2 years of experience with:
• Enterprise ERP and inventory tracking software such as Oracle (including AAR, AAI, subinventory transfers, IRISO orders, PO receipts)
• Shipping and logistics management platforms including UPS Worldship, Order Management, and Argo
• Safe operation of material handling equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks

Visa sponsorship not available for this position

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

 

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. 

 

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

 

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

 

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

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EchoStar is connecting the world. We expand possibilities for education, healthcare, and industry by connecting people, enterprises, and technology across the globe. Together, we’re shaping the future of connectivity, creating opportunities to empower communities and turning the impossible into reality.

Company Description

EchoStar is connecting the world. We expand possibilities for education, healthcare, and industry by connecting people, enterprises, and technology across the globe. Together, we’re shaping the future of connectivity, creating opportunities to empower communities and turning the impossible into reality.