Vice President - Logistics Operations

Vice President - Logistics Operations Job Overview Vice President, Logistics Operations is responsible for setting the strategy and ensuring the operational readiness of WWT’s global warehousing and fulfillment network, typically overseeing 1,000+ team members across multiple sites through a layer of Directors and Senior Managers. Drawing on operating models proven in hyperscale, data center, and high-volume technology environments, this leader owns capacity readiness, automation and digital transformation, quality, and cost-to-serve for the business unit. Responsibilities include building and developing senior leaders, defining and measuring success before execution begins, scaling operations to meet aggressive growth and demand signals, and partnering across Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain to deliver customer outcomes at scale. The position reports to the Executive Vice President of Global Operations. Key Responsibilities Define and own the multi-year operating strategy for the logistics, translating enterprise growth targets and market dynamics into a prioritized roadmap for capacity, footprint, and capability. Establish clear, measurable definitions of success -- service levels, cost-to-serve, quality, and readiness milestones -- before initiatives launch, and hold the organization accountable to delivery. Lead the digital transformation of operations -- warehouse automation, robotics, WMS/ERP modernization, and data and analytics -- applying patterns proven in hyperscale and data center operations to increase throughput and reduce cost. Direct enterprise-scale capacity and network planning, synthesizing demand forecasts, sales pipeline, and capital plans to make build, expand, and automate decisions across the multi-site footprint. Own the logistics cost center and operating budget for the business unit, driving productivity and unit-cost improvement while protecting service levels and quality. Build, develop, and hold accountable a multi-layered leadership team of Sr. Directors, Directors, and Senior Managers deliberately develop successors and grow high performers. Establish the governance and review cadence that surfaces risk and bad news early, separates signal from noise, and enables fast, fact-based decisions. Lead readiness for new site launches, customer onboarding, and peak or scale events, ensuring people, process, systems, and facilities are validated before go-live. Set the standards and root-cause discipline for resolving the most complex, cross-functional, or systemic operational problems, guiding teams to durable solutions. Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma), embedding it across all sites and leadership levels. Lead and influence senior stakeholders through change, building shared understanding across sometimes-conflicting priorities and securing alignment on direction. Anticipate the people impacts of transformation and growth, leading change with empathy and clarity so high performers stay engaged and are not blocked or bored. Foster and sustain WWT culture by actively engaging employees at all levels--from the production floor to senior leadership--through visible presence, open dialogue, and consistent reinforcement of organizational values. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred). Minimum of 20 years' progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, integration, or large-scale operations, including experience outside traditional 3PL environments. Minimum of 12 years of progressive leadership experience required, including at least 5 years leading other Senior-level leaders across multiple sites or a global operation. Strong executive communication, influence, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to align senior leaders and customers around a shared operating plan. Proven ability to set operating strategy and translate it into measurable execution at enterprise scale. Deep operational expertise in warehousing, integration, fulfillment, and distribution, with demonstrated success applying practices from outside the 3PL space (technology, hyperscale/data center, manufacturing, or e-commerce). Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation and automation (WMS/ERP, robotics, data and analytics) within a complex, multi-site operating environment. Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, capital planning, and cost-to-serve management. Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous-improvement methodologies applied across multiple sites. Proven ability to build, develop, and retain senior leadership talent and high performers through periods of growth and change. Sound judgment in risk identification and decision-making, with a track record of surfacing issues early and resolving complex, systemic problems. Proficient in operational technology and analytics tools, including advanced use of MS Excel and modern data and visualization platforms. Travel Requirements Up to 10% (domestic and international). Compensation & Benefits Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $300,000 - $350,000 plus a variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program #J-18808-Ljbffr World Wide Technology