Vice President – Distribution Operations

Uline

Vice President of Distribution Operations overseeing 29+ million square-feet of warehouse space for Uline. Responsible for optimizing distribution operations and ensuring performance and safety standards.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timePleasant Prairie • Illinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and optimize our distribution network of 14 North American locations with 5,000+ warehouse employees.
Evaluate distribution operations, including inventory, workflows, productivity, and workforce planning.
Support initiatives for warehouse development, including site selection, building design and product placement.
Evaluate warehouse systems and technologies to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
Ensure exceptional levels of accuracy, safety and performance in daily warehouse functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree.
Master’s degree preferred.
15+ years of experience, including supervisory roles in a multi-state or multi-building distribution center environment.
7+ years of distribution management experience required.
Knowledgeable in all aspects of warehouse operations – inbound and outbound.
Experience with performance metrics and warehouse management systems (WMS).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one !
Multiple bonus programs.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
Employee Perks On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

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Hard Skills & Tools

warehouse operationsinventory managementworkforce planningperformance metricswarehouse management systemssite selectionbuilding designproduct placementdistribution management

Soft Skills

supervisory skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster’s degree