Director, Distribution

Employment Type

Salaried

Work Arrangement

Remote

Position Summary

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Lead the company’s Distribution functions with direct responsibilities of the Corporate Distribution team and dotted line oversight of the Plant Distribution Teams. This role will develop and execute a Corporate Distribution Operating Model to improve service and reduce cost across our nationwide network of plants and 3PL partners. This is a highly influential role, accountable for modernizing our distribution methodology, identifying and accelerating process improvements, facilitating technological change, and developing distribution talent across the network. The ideal candidate lives near Irvine, CA; Dallas, TX; Chambersburg, PA or Atlanta, GA.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

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• Lead the entire Distribution function to deliver extraordinary customer experience through efficient and effective operations. Direct oversight responsibility over corporate Distribution team and dotted line oversight over the plant Distribution teams. Accountable for improvement of overall distribution metrics and responsible for supporting the plants as needed. Collaborate with plant leadership to ensure stable operations capable of progressing corporate initiatives.
• Develop and execute a Corporate Distribution Operating Model in a matrixed organization where continuous improvement and stakeholder communication are critical to success. Build strong internal partnerships to ensure the operating model is broadly understood and results are clearly communicated. Drive waste reduction through Continuous Improvement initiatives, at a plant and network level.
• Identify, evaluate, prioritize, and execute opportunities to optimize operating processes, warehouse capacity, distribution labor, material handling equipment, inventory storage strategies, warehouse layouts, distribution technology, and safe food handling practices. Develop long t