Division Physical Distribution Manager
Denver CO WHQ | Winder GA | Cleburne TX | Penbryn NJ | Willows CA
R26_0296
Full time
$98,500.00-$135,400.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Division Physical Distribution Manager is accountable for elevating distribution performance across the Insulation Systems network by driving data‑backed decision making, optimizing warehouse and logistics operations, and strengthening 3PL vendor performance. This role leads through influence rather than direct people management—using analytics, cross‑functional partnership, and governance to standardize practices and raise operational excellence across multiple plants and warehouse locations.

Success in this role is measured by inventory accuracy, network efficiency, cost optimization, reporting maturity, and 3PL performance.

This role may be based at Johns Manville’s World Headquarters in Denver, CO, or at any JM Insulation Systems manufacturing facility.

Inventory & Network Optimization

• Define, implement, and measure inventory policies that reduce carrying costs, prevent obsolescence, and maintain service levels across all facilities.
• Improve network flow by executing inbound and outbound logistics strategies that consistently meet cost, accuracy, and timeliness targets.
• Own inventory capital forecasting and performance reporting, clearly articulating variances and drivers to leadership.

Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Transform management reporting by introducing advanced Excel‑based analytics, automation, and visualization.
• Consolidate distribution KPIs across multiple sites; generate clear insights and action recommendations for senior leadership.
• Lead data‑driven continuous improvement efforts that standardize processes and elevate network performance.

Warehouse & 3PL Performance Leadership

• Provide operational guidance to warehouse teams and 3PL partners, ensuring alignment to JM safety, space utilization, and productivity standards.
• Manage 3PL relationships, including onboarding, training/coaching, quarterly audits, and performance improvement plans.
• Plan and evaluate warehouse footprint needs; contribute to contract negotiations and cost‑reduction strategies.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Act as a primary liaison between plants, distribution centers, Customer Service, Sales, Procurement, IT, Finance, and other corporate functions.
• Ensure SAP transaction timeliness, master data accuracy, and alignment with operational processes.
• Support cross‑business coordination to leverage shared space and improve service levels.

Compliance, Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (import/export, SOX, DOT, HazMat) and JM safety requirements.
• Conduct cycle count audits, validate inventory practices, and ensure accuracy of vendor invoices and SAP reconciliations.
• Support special projects involving raw material allocations, network disruptions, or second‑quality sales.

Strategic & Financial Alignment

• Own AOP planning for warehouse budgets and monthly financial reporting.
• Recommend network optimization initiatives that reduce redundancy and improve cost‑to‑serve.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• 7+ years of distribution, logistics, or supply chain experience, preferably in a multi‑site environment.
• Experience managing or influencing 3PLs and external logistics partners.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP preferred but not required.

Technical Strengths

• Advanced Excel skills (modeling, dashboarding, automation, analysis).
• Strong understanding of inventory management, warehouse operations, and distribution networks.
• Proficiency with ERP and distribution systems (SAP, WMS, IBP).
• Ability to build sophisticated reports and convert data into actionable business recommendations.

Leadership & Collaboration Skills

• Strong influencer who can lead without direct authority across plants, warehouses, and corporate functions.
• Excellent communication skills—able to tailor information for operators, managers, and executives.
• Proven ability to drive standardization, process discipline, and performance improvement in a distributed environment.
• Strong vendor management, problem‑solving, and negotiation capabilities.

Travel & Work Environment

• 25–30% travel to plant and warehouse locations (heavier travel during Q4 inventories).

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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