Vice President of Logistics

Vice President of Logistics

About the Company

Large, established PE-backed manufacturing and distribution company

Industry
Wholesale

Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Logistics and Distribution Operations to lead its North American distribution, warehousing, transportation, inventory deployment, and logistics strategy. The role oversees a multi-site distribution network and provides strategic direction for cross-border operations, with accountability for customer service, safety, operational excellence, inventory productivity, network optimization, and cost efficiency. Responsibilities include developing long-term logistics strategies, optimizing distribution and transportation networks, planning capacity across facilities and resources, and evaluating technologies and automation to improve performance. The executive will also partner with senior leaders on strategic initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and network expansion. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, operations management, or a related field, and bring at least 15 years of progressive supply chain, logistics, or distribution leadership experience. At least 8–10 years in senior roles managing large, multi-site distribution operations is required, along with experience supporting large-scale businesses, preferably in industrial distribution, manufacturing, or wholesale distribution. Applicants should have led multiple distribution centers and North American logistics operations, with substantial transportation management and carrier negotiation experience. Strong financial acumen, significant P&L responsibility, and a record of delivering large-scale operational transformations are essential.

Hiring Manager Title
President Global Industrial

Functions

• Operations