Supply Chain Director

Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, & other foodservice businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our facilities handle high-volume distribution of food, beverage, & equipment products to support the operational needs of small businesses. We are committed to efficiency, accuracy, & operational excellence across our supply chain. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director to lead domestic & international logistics, distribution center operations, corporate inventory control, & financial performance across our supply chain network.

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Director provides strategic, operational, & financial leadership across domestic & international transportation, company-owned & third-party distribution centers, & corporate inventory control. This role maintains full profit & loss (P&L) accountability across assigned functions, driving cost optimization, operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, & consistent service performance throughout the supply chain.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, financially disciplined leader with extensive experience in supply chain management, logistics, distribution, & operational leadership. This individual brings strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, & a proven ability to develop high-performing teams, manage complex budgets, & translate supply chain strategies into measurable operational & financial results.

Key Responsibilities

Domestic & International Logistics Management

• Direct domestic & international freight operations to ensure reliable, cost-effective, & on-time product delivery
• Own transportation budgets, financial forecasting, freight expenditures, & P&L performance across all serviced locations
• Develop & maintain strategic relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, & transportation providers
• Lead carrier negotiations, freight RFP processes, routing strategies, & service agreements to optimize transportation costs
• Oversee international container movements, ocean freight, drayage, port operations, & customs compliance
• Analyze transportation costs by lane, carrier, & shipment to identify opportunities for freight optimization
• Evaluate vendor-managed transportation against internally managed freight models to identify cost-saving opportunities

Distribution Center Operations & Inventory Control

• Direct operational & financial performance across company-owned & third-party distribution centers
• Oversee distribution center budgets, capital expenditures, cost-per-case metrics, throughput, & labor productivity
• Establish & monitor operational KPIs to ensure efficient warehouse performance, inventory accuracy, & on-time/in-full delivery
• Manage third-party logistics (3PL) relationships, service agreements, cost reconciliations, & contractual performance standards
• Direct corporate inventory control processes, including cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, shrink reduction, & claims resolution
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, inventory procedures, & operational standards
• Provide leadership & direction to distribution center management teams to resolve operational challenges & implement process improvements

Financial Management & Supply Chain Optimization

• Maintain full P&L accountability for transportation, distribution center operations, & corporate inventory control
• Develop annual operating budgets, financial forecasts, cost models, & capital expenditure justifications
• Analyze monthly financial results, budget variances, & operational performance to identify risks & improvement opportunities
• Monitor key financial metrics, including cost per shipment, cost per case, transportation expenses, inventory shrink, & operating margins
• Develop business cases & return on investment (ROI) analyses to support strategic supply chain initiatives & capital investments
• Establish financial controls, reporting processes, & accountability measures to improve cost management
• Present financial performance, operational trends, & strategic recommendations to senior leadership

Strategic Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, mentor, & develop logistics, distribution, & inventory control leadership teams to drive accountability & operational excellence
• Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, training, succession planning, & employee development across assigned functions
• Establish performance expectations, measurable KPIs, & accountability standards across the supply chain network
• Develop & execute supply chain strategies focused on cost reduction, operational efficiency, service performance, & scalability
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes, technology, reporting, & overall network efficiency
• Lead the evaluation & implementation of systems designed to improve operational visibility, inventory accuracy, & productivity
• Collaborate with Procurement, Buying, Finance, Operations, & regional leadership to align supply chain performance with business objectives
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, financial accountability, & cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain xhqgsiq Management, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive management or leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution, or operations
• Demonstrated experience overseeing distribution center operations, transportation networks, & complex supply chain functions
• Proven experience with direct P&L ownership, budget development, financial forecasting, & cost management
• Strong understanding of domestic & international freight operations, carrier negotiations, & transportation cost optimization
• Experience developing financial models, analyzing budget variances, & evaluating operational KPIs
• Proven ability to recruit, lead, & develop high-performing teams across multiple functions or locations
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, negotiation, & problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, & cross-functional leadership capabilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities & drive measurable financial & operational results

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy
• Six (6) Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (subject to eligibility & plan guidelines)
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Benefits (may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs & other optional benefits)
• Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Package Designed to Support You & Your Family
• All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements & plan terms

For more information or immediate consideration, contact Samantha: