Senior Vice President Of Operations

Our client, a well-established Apparel brand is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee the company’s end-to-end operational functions. This role is responsible for translating strategic objectives into scalable, efficient processes across warehouse management, global logistics, production, and technology integration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize multi-site warehouse and distribution operations, including managing third-party logistics providers, to ensure accuracy, and cost efficiency to meet enterprise standards.
• Lead transformation initiatives, establish KPI frameworks, and develop labor planning models aligned with volume variability and cost targets.
• Manage all aspects of global logistics, including inbound and outbound transportation, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with import/export regulations and trade standards.
• Oversee production workflows, applying Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies to minimize lead times and maximize quality.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, mentoring teams on root cause analysis, standardization, and waste reduction.
• Serve as the operational owner for ERP systems, ensuring effective configuration, integration across modules (WMS, TMS, OMS), master data governance, and automation deployment.
• Champion adoption of emerging AI and digital tools, identifying high-ROI use cases such as demand forecasting, logistics optimization, and workforce planning, with a focus on evidence-based decision-making.
• Design and maintain organizational structures, workforce planning models, and talent development strategies to support scalable growth and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 12+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, with a minimum of 5+ years at a senior management level
• Deep expertise in international logistics, including import/export compliance and freight management, within consumer goods, apparel, or high-SKU environments.
• Proven success implementing ERP platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics in an operational context, with hands-on WMS management experience.
• Demonstrated results in process optimization using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, with measurable cost savings or throughput improvements.
• Experience deploying AI, ML, or analytics tools to enhance operational decision-making in demand forecasting, logistics, or workforce planning.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Master’s Degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with ERP and BI tools, and familiarity with automation technologies (conveyor systems, robots, pick-to-light).
• Travel of approximately 15–25% for site visits, vendor meetings, and industry events.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during system rollouts, peak periods, or logistical contingencies.

Full time on site required.

Salary: $200,000 - $275,000 base, commensurate with experience

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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