Bauer/ Cascade Maverik: Distribution Center Manager

Do you have what it takes to win?

Like a championship team, a leading global sports brand is built with a solid foundation of players at all levels who have an unending desire and dedication not only to succeed, but also to win. At Peak Achievement Athletics, our championship team is deeply committed to developing the most innovative sports equipment in the industry and we are always looking to strengthen our roster with talented players.

Purpose & Core Values

• Our purpose at Bauer Hockey/ Cascade Maverik Lacrosse is to enrich life experiences through sports.
• We have the responsibility to cultivate the future of our brands.
• We are always "we" and never "I".
• We love what we do.
• We believe anything is possible and work to be our best.
• We strive to always redefine the standard of excellence in all that we do.

Want to join our team as a Distribution Center Manager?

The Distribution Center Manager leads all distribution center operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective receiving, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping. This role provides leadership to operations managers, supervisors, and associates while driving operational excellence, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Lead daily distribution center operations across all shifts and departments.
• Develop and execute operational plans that support company growth and customer service goals.
• Ensure all service level agreements (SLAs) and productivity targets are consistently achieved.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement action plans to improve performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Optimize labor utilization, workflow, slotting strategies, and storage capacity.
• Directly manage Operations Managers, Warehouse Managers, and/or Supervisors.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide coaching, development, and succession planning for leadership teams.
• Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning, employee relations, retention, and engagement initiatives.
• Lead performance management processes and talent development efforts.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting, process discipline, and inventory control practices.
• Partner with supply chain, transportation, procurement, and customer service teams
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety programs.
• Manage labor, operating expenses, and capital expenditures within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of progressive distribution, warehouse, or supply chain leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading managers and supervisors in a high-volume distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of distribution center operations, inventory management, and warehouse best practices.
• Proven success improving productivity, quality, and employee engagement.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Must be extremely detail-orientated and able to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Effective leadership, delegation, negotiation, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large annual operating expenses.
• Ability to influence and motivate peers.
• Experience developing budgets and forecast expenses.

Additional information

This position primarily works in a warehouse environment, which requires working on or around machinery, moving objects, and vehicles. Requires frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Requires awareness of surroundings and ability to focus and prioritize. Work hours vary and may require working early or late shifts during peak season.

Pay and benefits

Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We're pretty sure you'll want to know this position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual incentive plan. We also offer one of the most generous benefits packages around including a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, an employee discount program on apparel and gear, casual work environment and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here.

We use AI-assisted tools during parts of our recruitment process to help ensure fairness and efficiency. All final hiring decisions are made by our human hiring team.