Director of Distribution

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Distribution to lead our state-of-the-art 175,000 sq. ft. Distribution Center. Reporting directly to ownership, this leader will be entrusted with full P&L accountability, operational oversight, and the continuous development of processes that ensure excellence across our supply chain. This role is pivotal in driving efficiency, profitability, and world-class customer experiences that reflect the standards of a leading luxury brand.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership: Direct daily warehouse operations, including delivery, shop, and safety, overseeing a team of 45+ support staff.Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with ownership and the executive team to architect and execute strategic operational plans.Financial Management: Develop and manage the DC budget to optimize P&L performance.Vendor & Partner Management: Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with shipping, delivery, supply chain, and business partners.Supply Chain Excellence: Design and implement strategies that enhance cost efficiency, quality, and delivery times while maximizing profitability.Inventory Optimization: Lead initiatives to reduce aged merchandise across distribution centers and store locations.KPI & Reporting: Provide ownership with weekly and monthly KPI scorecards and prepare detailed operational reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual).Training & Development: Build, train, and evaluate a high-performing team; ensure staff are equipped with the resources, tools, and knowledge to succeed.Culture of Safety & Excellence: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational discipline across the DC.Flexibility: Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.Requirements & QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration required5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in distribution, logistics, or operations.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decisions.Demonstrated success managing P&L and optimizing budgets in complex environments.Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to align operations with strategic market goals.Experience leading teams in fast-paced, high-volume distribution environments, ideally within retail or consumer products.Results-driven leader with the ability to balance efficiency, profitability, and luxury brand standards.