Sr Director of Logistics

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• The Vice President of Logistics & Distribution Operations is responsible for leading the company's end-to-end distribution, warehousing, transportation, inventory deployment, and logistics strategy across North America.
• Reporting to the President Global Industrial,, this executive will oversee a network of seven U.S. distribution centers and provide strategic leadership and operational governance for logistics activities supporting operations in Canada and Mexico.
• This role is accountable for delivering world-class customer service, operational excellence, safety performance, inventory productivity, network optimization, and cost efficiency while supporting the company's growth objectives.
• The VP will develop and execute long-term logistics strategies that enhance service levels, improve scalability, strengthen cross-border capabilities, and maximize return on invested capital.
• The successful candidate is a transformational leader with deep experience in industrial distribution, multi-site operations, transportation management, supply chain optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develop and execute the North American logistics and distribution strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Lead the design, optimization, and expansion of distribution and transportation networks to support revenue growth and customer service requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, automation, AI-enabled planning tools, and warehouse management solutions to improve performance and productivity.
• Drive long-range capacity planning for facilities, labor, inventory, and transportation resources.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and network expansion opportunities.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive supply chain, logistics, and distribution leadership experience.
• At least 8-10 years in senior leadership roles managing large multi-site distribution operations.
• Experience leading logistics organizations supporting $1B+ revenue businesses, preferably within industrial distribution, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated responsibility for multiple distribution centers and North American logistics operations.
• Significant transportation management and carrier negotiation experience.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L responsibility exceeding $100M in operating spend.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale operational transformation initiatives.