Distribution Manager

Company Description

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser is the largest daily newspaper in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It was formed from the merger of The Honolulu Advertiser and The Honolulu Star-Bulletin and began publishing on June 7, 2010. The Star-Advertiser is the flagship product of Oahu Publications, Inc., which owns a diverse group of publications, including MidWeek, and various specialty publications, as well as luxury and hotel magazines.

The Star-Advertiser is headquartered in Honolulu, and its state-of-the-art Man Roland offset printing press is housed in a 147,000 square-foot production and distribution facility in Kapolei.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Distribution Manager located in Honolulu, HI. The Distribution Manager will be responsible for overseeing the home delivery distribution operations within a district. This includes managing a team, coordinating with delivery drivers, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of newspapers, monitoring inventory levels, and optimizing distribution routes.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Experience in logistics or supply chain management
• Knowledge of distribution operations and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in computer systems and software relevant to distribution management
• Previous experience in the newspaper industry is a plus