VP of Operations - Western U.S.

• Location 10840 Cherry Avenue,Fontana, CA, 92337,United States
• Base Pay $180,000.00 - $220,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 40%
• Manage Others Yes

Description

About iDC Logistics

iDC Logistics, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Los Angeles, is an end-to-end third-party logistics provider delivering technology-enabled warehousing, fulfillment, freight forwarding, drayage, transportation, and distribution solutions . The company supports global brands in retail, consumer electronics, home goods, industrial products, and healthcare supply through a steadfast commitment to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and continuous innovation.

Job Summary

iDC Logistics is seeking an accomplished, growth-minded operations executive to lead our Western US network of warehouse, fulfillment, cross-dock, drayage, transportation, and distribution operations. As Vice President of Operations, Western US, you will have the opportunity to shape regional strategy, deliver exceptional service for leading brands, and build high-performing teams across multiple sites. You will own the regional P&L, safety and compliance, labor and capacity planning, and continuous improvement while partnering with senior leaders across Finance, Business Development, and IT to strengthen margins, launch new business, advance technology and automation, and expand the network. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced logistics environments and is motivated by the opportunity to influence both operational performance and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations: Lead all Western US warehouse, fulfillment, cross-dock and drayage operations to contracted SLAs for safety, accuracy and on-time performance. Set common site standards and labor models and plan for peak season and port surges.
• Safety and compliance: Own the regional safety program. Keep sites compliant with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, DOT, CTPAT and customer audits.
• P&L: Own the regional P&L, budget and capital plan. Deliver margin and cost-per-unit targets; control labor, overtime, temp and facility costs.
• Customers: Serve as senior operations contact for key accounts and lead QBRs. Partner with Business Development on solution design, pricing and new-business start-ups.
• People: Hire, coach and hold accountable General Managers and site leaders. Build a bench for critical roles and manage workforce planning and temp-agency partners.
• Improvement and technology: Drive Lean and engineered labor standards. Partner with IT on WMS, TMS, labor management and automation; evaluate network and facility expansion with the COO and Finance.

Leadership Profile

A hands-on operator who knows the numbers behind every building, ties operational choices to margin and retention, builds strong leaders, earns the trust of senior customers, and stays calm through peak and port disruptions

What does success look like in 12 months?

• Safety: TRIR down year over year and below industry average.
• Service: Every key account at or above contracted SLA; no renewals lost to operational performance.
• Financial: Regional margin and cost per unit at or better than budget; units per labor hour up 5–10%.
• People and growth: A named successor for each GM; new start-ups live on schedule and at SLA within 90 days.

Requirements

• 12+ years in warehouse, distribution or 3PL operations, including 5+ years leading multiple sites or a region with full P&L ownership.
• High-volume B2B and retail distribution experience; e-commerce fulfillment a plus.
• Deep knowledge of Southern California logistics: LA/Long Beach ports, drayage, Inland Empire labor markets.
• Strong command of WMS, labor management systems and KPI dashboards, and a record of developing General Managers.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, engineering or business, or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

MBA; Lean Six Sigma certification; large consumer electronics, retail or healthcare accounts; new facility and automation launch; freight forwarding and customs; bilingual English/Spanish or Mandarin.

Summary

Working conditions

Office and warehouse settings, with regular time on the floor

Travel

Traveling up to 40%, and availability for peak periods and escalations.

The company offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as basic and voluntary life and voluntary ancillary coverages for accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity. Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick leave, bereavement, holiday and vacation pay. Employees are eligible to participate in the company 401k plan on the first day of the third month following hire date.

Why Join iDC Logitics?

At iDC Logistics, you will join a growing organization committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee success. We offer the opportunity to make a significant impact by partnering with leadership, shaping organizational culture, and helping drive business performance through people-focused strategies.

iDC Logistics Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of the company’s employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination and other terms and conditions of employment.

This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position.It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Employees may be assigned additional