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The Distribution Manager assists in inventory management activities like receiving, storing, rotating and handling supplies in the distribution center. Their role is to develop cost reduction initiatives while maintaining productivity and quality, and plan and schedule deliveries to meet customer needs. Their responsibilities are to perform cost negotiations with vendors, provide appropriate solutions for bulk distributions, work with warehouse and transportation staff to ensure timely and accurate deliveries, develop distribution budgets, manage expenses within the stores, and follow and enforce company policies and procedures.

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  • Associate Degree
    The number of occurrences matches with Distribution Manager in our database.
    Avg. Duration:30 monthsAvg. Fees:$18,910Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Economics
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,442Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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    Avg. Duration:12 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,600Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Distribution Manager and Other Important Info

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6.8 years
$78K
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4.98 years
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