VP of Supply Chain Automation

Vice President of Supply Chain Automation Lead the Future of Distribution Automation Are you a hands-on supply chain leader who thrives on transforming large-scale distribution operations through automation, robotics, and technology? We're partnering with a rapidly growing national wholesale distribution organization seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain Automation to lead one of the most impactful supply chain modernization initiatives in the industry. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a multi-year automation journey, leading the implementation of a new WMS, robotics, and advanced warehouse technologies at a flagship distribution center before expanding those solutions across a national network. If you're energized by building operational excellence through execution rather than strategy alone, this role offers the chance to leave a lasting impact on a complex supply chain operation. Why This Opportunity? Lead a highly visible, enterprise-wide automation transformation. Own one of the organization's largest supply chain technology initiatives. Work directly with executive leadership to shape the future of distribution operations. Opportunity to expand successful automation programs across multiple distribution centers. Significant long-term career growth with succession planning into executive supply chain leadership. Join an organization making substantial investments in supply chain modernization and innovation. What You'll Do Lead the full implementation of a new WMS and warehouse automation initiative. Drive robotics implementation and automation projects from proof of concept through deployment. Remove implementation roadblocks and ensure projects remain on schedule and deliver expected results. Partner closely with operations, engineering, IT, and executive leadership throughout implementation. Oversee process improvements that increase productivity, accuracy, throughput, and scalability. Manage internal resources and external implementation consultants to deliver successful project outcomes. Once the flagship distribution center implementation is complete, lead expansion efforts across additional distribution facilities. Leverage emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning, to modernize supply chain operations. Serve as a hands-on player-coach, remaining actively involved in execution while developing your team. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive supply chain, distribution, logistics, or warehouse leadership experience. Experience advancing from distribution center or warehouse operations into automation and systems implementation leadership. Proven success leading a full Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation. Distribution center management and optimization experience. Experience leading automation initiatives involving robotics is strongly preferred. Demonstrated success modernizing supply chain operations through technology, automation, AI, or machine learning. Strong project management skills with the ability to lead large cross-functional initiatives. Collaborative leadership style with exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities. Minimum of 5 years leading teams. Preferred Industry Background Experience within large-scale wholesale distribution environments is highly preferred, particularly organizations serving contractor or industrial markets. #J-18808-Ljbffr Index Search