Director, Distribution Systems and Transformation

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Responsibilities

The Director, Distribution Systems & Transformation is responsible for leading the implementation, deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement of enterprise warehouse and fulfillment capabilities across KeHE's distribution network. This role serves as the primary business and technology leader for warehouse management, labor management, automation, inventory execution, and operational process transformation.

The position will lead large-scale digital transformation initiatives from design through deployment, ensuring technology solutions are successfully adopted and deliver measurable operational value. The Director will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Transportation, Inventory Management, Distribution Center Leadership, and Technology teams to modernize warehouse capabilities and establish future-ready operating models.

This position will serve as the business owner and operational transformation leader for enterprise warehouse management capabilities. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field; Advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years of distribution center operations, warehouse systems, or supply chain technology experience.
• 5+ years leading large-scale warehouse transformation initiatives.
• 5+ years leading teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.