Oversees end-to-end distribution center operations across multiple assigned locations
Establishes and monitors KPIs including order accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and cost per unit while driving productivity improvements and maintaining quality and safety standards
Streamlines inventory levels across all locations to minimize overstocking and stockouts while balancing demand fluctuations
Ensures faster delivery times, improved order/delivery accuracy, and better fulfillment options for terminals and customers
Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures across all distribution operations
Recruits, hires, trains, and develops distribution center management teams across assigned locations
Develops and manages operating budgets for assigned distribution centers; identifies cost reduction opportunities while maintaining service quality
Leverages warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP platforms, and data analytics tools to optimize operations
Provides strategic direction and hands-on leadership across geographically dispersed facilities
Partners with planning, procurement, transportation, sales, and customer service teams to align distribution operations with business objectives
Maintains positive labor relations and effectively manages union partnerships.

Requirements

The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 8 years
Requires 3 years of experience supervising a team of professionals engaged in executing distributions & logistics programs
Requires 8 years of experience engaged in developing and delivering distributions & logistics programs
A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or program related to the functional area can count for 2 of the 8-year requirement
Knowledge of retail or consumer goods industry with understanding of travel retail concepts and multi-brand environments
Strong financial acumen with solid understanding of growth and profitability drivers
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including managers, hourly associates, union representatives, brand partners in a professional and inclusive manner
Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities with proven track record of managing multiple concurrent priorities and implementing solutions to complex operational challenges
Exceptional communication skills with ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate instructions, policies, and brand standards to teams at all levels
Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstances
Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goals.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance
Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Training and exciting career growth opportunities
Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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