Vice President Distribution Center Operations

The Vice President of DC Operations will be responsible to both manage day to day operations of the logistics organization and develop the vision and roadmap to support the long-term strategy and future growth of the organization. Role will manage internal teams across the company as well as external partners. This includes developing and managing budgets, employee development, implementation and project management, system administration, warehouse management, while guiding and directing Distribution Center leadership.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.
• Develop and manage annual operations budgets.
• Manage logistics and outbound transportation processes, negotiate parcel freight programs. Implement improved processes and management methods to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization.
• When necessary, develop and direct the management of the company's remote fulfillment/distribution center(s) that will ensure, cost-efficient shipping direct to stores and effective processing of returns.
• Build an open and honest communication line with the organization.
• Strive to achieve world-class supply chain, warehousing, forward and reverse logistics operations.
• Continually investigate and introduce process improvement measures and presents suggestions to COO for consideration.
• Promotes "total customer satisfaction" (delivery, quality etc.) for stores within all Operations teams.
• Interact regularly with executive team and individual department heads to ensure that company's operational priorities are aligned with total company direction.
• Ensure employee safety at the Distribution Center(s)
• Define information systems requirements to support process improvements initiates. Integrate the technology, quality, purchasing and logistics functions to support product and process excellence.
• Strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency throughout the company's operations.
• Develop long-range objectives and strategies for the distribution centers, monitor performance against these objectives and provide feedback to site direct report(s) and team members.
• Create standard operating procedures and best practices in terms of performance monitoring to optimize quality and delivery time.
• Provides leadership, supports, motivates, directs and retains high-caliber staff.
• Develop and implement ongoing staff performance and career development programs.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• In depth knowledge and experience with key supply chain/logistics processes, best practices, and implementing process improvements.
• 10 or more years of logistics and supply chain management experience in progressively senior positions
• Demonstrable analytical abilities to assess financial impacts of any changes to logistics service requirements.
• A high sense of urgency & the ability to build & lead strong teams to achieve new levels of performance.
• Ability to manage Third Party Logistics (3PL), freight companies and other logistics suppliers.
• Strong analytical, financial & P&L skill required.
• BS/BA or equivalent preferable.
• Experience directing the operations in a multi-site supply chain system.
• Excellent computer skills including experience utilizing ERP & WMS systems; also, strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Supplier negotiation skills, proven cost reduction efforts and experience with contracts