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The Vice President of Distribution is a critical senior leadership role responsible for leading and optimizing all distribution center (DC) operations across a regional network of three facilities, each exceeding one million square feet. The VP will drive strategic direction, operational excellence, and process innovation in both automated and manual environments, ensuring efficient and scalable product flow from vendors to stores. This leader must bring a strong track record in distribution leadership, proven ability to deliver results, and capacity to take on broader enterprise responsibilities in the future.
This is a high-impact role for a performance-driven, strategic leader with the ability to inspire teams, partner cross-functionally, and lead transformational change.
Job Description:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field required.Advanced degree (MBA or related) preferred.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.Experience leading large-scale, multi-site distribution centers with automation and mechanization preferred.Retail or consumer goods industry experience strongly preferred.
Technical & Leadership Skills:
Deep knowledge of logistics and warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, and supply chain technologies.Demonstrated success in operational efficiency, labor optimization, process improvement, and safety performance.Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities.Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale budgets.Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop large and diverse teams.Project management experience is a plus.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and analytical tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations Leadership
Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for three large-scale distribution centers.Ensure world-class service levels to stores while balancing cost, quality, and speed.Implement best practices in warehouse layout, slotting, automation, and material handling.
Team & Culture Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of general managers, operational managers, and staff.Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all DC locations.
Strategic Execution & Growth Support
Partner with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Store Operations, and IT to support enterprise initiatives.Align distribution strategies with corporate growth goals, including new store openings and e-commerce expansion.Evaluate and evolve distribution capabilities to meet future business demands.
Process Optimization & Innovation
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and cost-reduction efforts across all DCs.Lead efforts to balance workload within stores and DCs to improve retail execution and customer experience.Ensure optimal inventory flow, accuracy, and vendor compliance through data-driven decision-making. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Merchandising, Store Operations, and Inventory FlowAct as a strategic partner to Merchandising to ensure accurate and timely flow of inventory in support of sales, promotions, seasonal transitions, and new product launches. Collaborate on demand planning, order cycles, and vendor readiness to improve fill rates and ensure product availability at the right time and place.Work closely with Store Operations leadership to improve in-store efficiency align DC processes to better support store teams, reduce backroom congestion, and improve floor readiness and customer experience.Partner with Merchandise Planning and Allocation teams to optimize inventory placement across the network. Use data-driven analysis to inform decisions on inventory turns, safety stock levels, and replenishment strategies that minimize out of stocks.Collaborate on network optimization initiatives, including decisions related to DC throughput capacity, regional distribution modeling, and store delivery routing. Analyze store-level demand patterns, transportation cost trade-offs, and in-stock targets to adjust distribution strategies dynamically.Support company-wide initiatives such as new store openings, remodels, or relocations by ensuring synchronized planning across Merchandising, Inventory, Transportation and Distribution functions to meet opening timelines and merchandise readiness.Establish KPIs and service-level agreements (SLAs) that align supply chain performance with Merchandising and Store goals—driving visibility, accountability, and continuous improvement in product flow.
Budget & Compliance
Develop and manage annual budgets and capital investments for logistics and distribution operations.Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.Respond to internal and external audits as required.
Additional Requirements:
Physical & Work Conditions:
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of working in a warehouse environment, including acceptable levels of hearing, vision, and mobility.Travel required (estimated 25-40%) to DCs and corporate offices.Adhere to company attendance and professional conduct policies.
Key Attributes for Success:
Visionary with a bias for action.Resilient, adaptable, and capable of leading through change.Comfortable operating in a high-growth, high-expectation environment.Strong team builder with the ability to influence across the organization.
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.