Distribution Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Berger Moving & Storage is growing and that means exciting new career opportunities! Join an iconic family of companies known for our strong culture, exceptional team camaraderie, and commitment to professional growth and development.

As a testament to our people and performance, Berger was recently named Allied Van Lines’ 2025 Agent of the Year and earned the American Trucking Associations’ 2026 Moving & Storage Agent of the Year – Service Excellence Award. These honors reflect the dedication of our team and our unwavering focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.

At Berger, our success starts with our people. We are committed to hiring individuals who take pride in their work and are driven to exceed the expectations of our customers and partners. Our ideal candidate connects with our mission—"to help every customer have a positive, memorable experience”—and embodies our core values: “being open, honest, and fair…whatever we do, we do it right and we do it together”.

Berger Moving & Storage is a leading provider of relocation, distribution, and warehousing services. Founded in 1910, Berger has proudly served individuals and businesses for over 110 years. Today, we are one of the largest agents for Allied Van Lines, with a nationwide network of 18 locations across the United States

At Berger, our top priority if having employees who can live up to the demanding expectations of our customers and markets. We believe our employees, who bring their hard work and dedication each and every day, are the source of our strength and success. Our ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to Berger’s Mission Statement of helping every customer to have a positive, memorable experience, as well as embodying our vision and values. Candidates who connect through positive and respectful interaction, and strive to be open, honest and fair will be at the top of our list.

Berger Transfer & Storage is seeking a DISTRIBUTION MANAGER to join our team in Cleveland, OH! Our Distribution Manager is responsible for effectively leading the distribution center team to meet monthly and quarterly shipping goals as well as on-time performance metrics. This individual will drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, accuracy, delivery and cost while expanding the warehouse team capabilities in support of Berger’s growth strategies.

Responsibilities for our DISTRIBUTION MANAGER include but are not limited to:

• Focus and strive for successful completion of metrics including 95% on-time delivery, 90% delivery complete status and 10% product return rate.
• Directing, training, coaching and motivating employees to create a high performing customer centric team that understands and supports departmental/company goals.
• Trouble shooting and tracking concerns of electronic warehouse inventory system.
• Manage all relevant vendor activities to insure best cost, quality and delivery.
• In conjunction with the General Manager develop and manage budgets that support the needs of the business while minimizing operating expenses. Drive a minimum 15% Operating Margin.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment that is compliant with OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Support initiatives to monitor and improve product quality enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing product returns.
• Play a lead role as needed in future initiatives to offer retailers and consumers additional value added services.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications to apply for this role are:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 2 or more years as a Warehouse Manager or Supervisor. Distribution experience is preferred.
• Ability to work well with a team, manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast paced, constantly changing, high demand work environment
• Strong problem solving and project management skills
• Self-starter motivated by daily challenges
• Must be able to demonstrate previous successful experience performing the following key skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products. Knowledge and ability to use typical office equipment (PC, calculator, fax machine, etc.)
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Good oral and written communications skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions.

Working Environment: At least a few hours a week working in the warehouse to check off items received versus items manifested.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk on non-forgiving surfaces such as concrete, wood, metal (to include fiberglass ramps placed on 30 degree angles); use of finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds without mechanical aid. Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and accurately read written and computer-generated information in English.

Along with the opportunity to be an agent of change and make your own mark at a great company with a unique culture, we can offer you:

• Competitive Pay;
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits;
• PTO (begin accruing your very first day of employment);
• 401K;
• Employee Discounts with Verizon, Sketchers and More!

Berger Transfer & Storage, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.