Distribution Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

About the Role

Katz Coffee is seeking a Distribution Manager to lead our delivery operations, keep our fleet moving, and ensure our liquid love reaches customers across Texas and beyondon time, every time.

This role is ideal for a hands-on operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can pivot from big-picture route planning to jumping behind the wheel when the team needs it, and genuinely cares about the people, processes, and vehicles that make it all happen.

Responsibilities

Plan, optimize, and manage daily delivery routes using route planning software to maximize efficiency and meet customer expectations

Schedule drivers based on business needs, order volume, seasonal demand, and time-sensitive deliveriesensuring the right people are in the right places every day

Manage, support, and hold accountable a team of delivery drivers, fostering a safety-first culture and high standards for customer service

Run a route when neededthis is a roll-up-your-sleeves role, and no delivery is beneath you

Oversee the full fleet of company vehiclescoordinating preventive maintenance, repair scheduling, inspections, and keeping detailed records to minimize downtime

Produce fleet maintenance and performance reports for leadership, tracking costs, repair history, and vehicle health across the full fleet

Manage technology tools and platforms used by the driver teamtraining staff, troubleshooting issues, and identifying improvements to support day-to-day operations

Monitor driver performance through telematicstracking safety metrics, route efficiency, idle time, and delivery accuracy to identify coaching opportunities and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

Passion for Coffee & Customers: We all share a love for coffee and are passionate about delivering exceptional experiencesinternally and at every stop on the route

Experience: 35 years of experience managing delivery drivers and distribution or transportation operations

Route Planning Software: Hands-on proficiency with route planning tools (e.g. OptimoRoute, Circuit, Samsara, or similar)

Fleet Management: Experience overseeing vehicle maintenance schedules, coordinating repairs, and managing fleet documentation and reporting

Telematics: Comfortable using telematics platforms to monitor driver behavior, safety, and route performanceand using that data to coach and improve

Tech Savviness: Confident managing and supporting technology used by drivers in the fieldtroubleshooting devices, apps, and platforms as needed

Leadership: Strong communicator and motivator who can build accountability, develop talent, and keep a team aligned under pressure

Drivers License: Valid drivers license required and a clean driving record

Problem Solver: Resourceful, proactive thinker who identifies issues early and brings solutionsnot just problemsto the table

Team Player: Collaborative mindset and low egoready to support a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no task is beneath anyone