VP of Distribution and Logistics

Description

Location: Ridgeland, MS; Milwaukee, WI; or Cleveland, OH

Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and hands-on VP of Distribution & Logistics to lead a growing multi-site warehouse and distribution network. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, improving scalability, enhancing customer service, and ensuring strong financial performance across warehouse, fulfillment, inventory, and logistics operations. The ideal candidate is an experienced operations leader who has successfully managed multi-location distribution environments, implemented process improvements, developed high-performing teams, and led organizations through growth and change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse, fulfillment, inventory, and logistics operations across a multi-site distribution network.
• Establish operating standards, KPIs, and performance metrics to drive consistency and accountability.
• Improve inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Own financial performance, including labor productivity, operating costs, profitability, and P&L management.
• Develop and coach warehouse leaders while building a culture of accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Create standardized processes across existing and newly integrated locations.
• Identify and implement technology, automation, and process improvements that enhance productivity, visibility, and scalability.
• Lead integration efforts for acquired operations and develop repeatable integration processes.
• Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and other departments to improve the end-to-end customer experience.
• Evaluate warehouse infrastructure and recommend strategies to support long-term growth.

Requirements

• Significant leadership experience managing multiple warehouses, distribution centers, or fulfillment operations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operating budgets and P&L performance.
• Proven success improving operational efficiency, inventory management, and warehouse productivity.
• Experience implementing warehouse technology, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to standardize processes and drive performance across multiple locations.
• Strong leadership and team development experience with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Experience supporting growth, acquisitions, and operational integrations preferred.
• Strong customer-service mindset and ability to partner across functions.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic planning and day-to-day execution.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; relevant leadership experience and proven results will be highly valued.