Managing Director – Logistics, Distribution

Duke Energy Corporation

Managing Director responsible for logistics and distribution operations at Duke Energy. Leading a team of over 100 and ensuring compliance and efficiency in material flow.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeCincinnati • Florida, North Carolina, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of Duke Energy’s material distribution centers, transportation logistics, and enterprise-wide material flow.
ensures that materials move seamlessly from manufacturers or distribution centers to operations centers, power plants, substations, and all field locations that support work execution across business units.
oversees day‑to‑day distribution operations; specialty heavy‑haul logistics for nuclear, renewables, transmission, and distribution; and all certification, safety, and compliance requirements for personnel operating commercial vehicles, cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment.
leads a workforce of more than 100 employees—including storekeepers, drivers, supervisors, managers, and directors—while working closely with labor unions across multiple states on negotiations, grievances, and corrective action processes.
partners with third‑party logistics providers, material handling companies, brokers, and staff augmentation firms, jointly developing commercial terms and scopes of work with Sourcing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, Project Management, Logistics, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Six Sigma, project management, lean process design certification, or equivalent experience.
15+ years of Supply Chain experience across sourcing, planning, operations, inventory management, and technology.
10+ years of leadership experience, including influencing across levels and leading organizational change.
5+ years leading large teams and/or supporting multiple business units.
5+ years managing Supply Chain programs or annual spend of $100M+.
5+ years of cross‑functional project management or process design experience.
Demonstrated experience in material management strategies, third‑party logistics, warehousing strategy, and contract negotiation.
Experience with inventory optimization and KPI design/measurement.
Proven success implementing new systems, process design, and change management initiatives.
Experience leading or supporting storm/emergency recovery with advanced knowledge of logistics response requirements.
Demonstrated adoption of new technologies, including AI‑enabled tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay and benefits
opportunities for growth and development
friendly work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsInventory ManagementProject ManagementMaterial Management StrategiesKPI DesignProcess DesignChange ManagementContract NegotiationData Analytics

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencingOrganizational ChangeNegotiationCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationTeam ManagementConflict ResolutionStrategic Thinking

Certifications

Six SigmaProject Management CertificationLean Process Design Certification