Storage and Distribution Manager Plan, direct, and coordinate the storage and distribution operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that are engaged in storing and distributing materials and products.

Storage and Distribution Managers work in warehouses or distribution centers and are in charge of designing or locating warehouses or storage accommodations that best fit an organization's needs. They use sales or production information to predict warehouse volume changes or transportation requirements. Storage and distribution managers direct worker assignments that involve processing shipments in or out of the facility, storing material safely and securely, coordinating shipments based on purchase orders and preparing shipment-related documentation.

Their role involves communicating between departments, customers and suppliers, and recording the purchase, storage and distribution of goods, handling invoices and budgeting. The storage and distribution manager may also be in charge of hiring, training, supervising and managing the warehouse workers.


Their duties involved supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials. They Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts in order to estimate peak delivery periods and to issue work assignments and Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing. Storage and distribution manager inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets and equipment, and order testing, maintenance, repair, or replacement as necessary. They need Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.

Working Environment

• Supply and Distribution Managers generally work in an office space and usually sit down for extended periods of time. Sometimes they will spend time in the warehouse they are managing, to monitor the performance of workers and make decisions regarding storage. Most storage and distribution manager work full time during regular business hours. When dealing with delivery problems or other logistical issues, they may work overtime to ensure that operations stay on schedule. The job can be stressful because logistical work is fast-paced. They must ensure that operations stay on schedule, and they must work quickly to solve any problems that arise.

Entry Level Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Administration.