Distribution Manager

Job-ID: 44247Category: OperationsLocation: Newark, NJ, United StatesSchedule: Full timeContract: RegularOpenings: 1Posted: 2026-11-05Remote: NoThe Distribution Manager leads and deploys the operational and logistical strategy, business processes, and systems for overall rental car fleet. Safely and securely coordinates transportation between Hertz locations and vendors, manages large hourly team of Transporters, and drives efficiencies and cost savings for all business segments.Salary: $62,000.00/annuallyA Day in the Life:Works under minimal supervision, local travel requirements only. Position requires flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays. May work outdoors and be exposed to current weather conditions.What You’ll Do:Organize and coordinate fleet moves between Hertz airport location and Local Edition locations, vendors, auctions, and retail lots.Schedule and supervise large staff of hourly Transporters, working with vendor management as needed to coordinate coverage and shifts.Manage staff efficiency to meet performance and customer service requirements.Creative strong teamwork-based work cultureDrive financial performance and lower costs by improving efficient vehicle logistics.Collaborate with Fleet, Operations, and Revenue Management Departments to assess logistics decisions based on contributory rentals.Work to supply security gate personnel the tools to ensure compliance with security and non-rev procedures.Verify validity of non-rev moves, ensuring all cars have been moved and documented properly.Manage daily and weekly administrative responsibilities including Payroll, ERS, locating missing cars, non-revenue vehicle reporting, verifying wholesales / turnback's, processing purchase orders and tow tickets, coordinating with local tow-vendors, requesting vehicle titles, and assisting with regional re-marketing efforts.Responsible for hiring, training and development, managing performance expectations, and accountability of large team of Transporters.Other duties as assigned.What We’re Looking For:Organize and coordinate fleet moves between Hertz airport location and Local Edition locations, vendors, auctions, and retail lots.Schedule and supervise large staff of hourly Transporters, working with vendor management as needed to coordinate coverage and shifts.Manage staff efficiency to meet performance and customer service requirements.Creative strong teamwork-based work cultureDrive financial performance and lower costs by improving efficient vehicle logistics.Collaborate with Fleet, Operations, and Revenue Management Departments to assess logistics decisions based on contributory rentals.Work to supply security gate personnel the tools to ensure compliance with security and non-rev procedures.Verify validity of non-rev moves, ensuring all cars have been moved and documented properly.Manage daily and weekly administrative responsibilities including Payroll, ERS, locating missing cars, non-revenue vehicle reporting, verifying wholesales / turnback's, processing purchase orders and tow tickets, coordinating with local tow-vendors, requesting vehicle titles, and assisting with regional re-marketing efforts.Responsible for hiring, training and development, managing performance expectations, and accountability of large team of Transporters.Other duties as assigned.What You’ll Get:Paid Time OffMedical, Dental & Vision plan optionsRetirement programs, including 401(k) employer matchingPaid Parental Leave & Adoption AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program for employees & familyEducational Reimbursement & DiscountsVoluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical IllnessPerks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & moreAbout the companyThe Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world. US EEO STATEMENT At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company. Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique. EOE, including disability/veteran