Industry: Global Logistics | E-Commerce Fulfillment | Advanced Distribution & Supply Chain Operations
Location: Hybrid / Multi-Site – U.S. (Regional & National Distribution Network)
Leadership Level: Director
Compensation Package: $240,000 – $330,000 (Base + Performance Bonus + Long-Term Incentives)
About the Role
In modern enterprises, warehouse operations are no longer cost centers; they are critical engines of speed, reliability, and customer experience. We are seeking a Director of Warehouse Operations to lead large-scale distribution and fulfillment operations across a high-volume, technology-enabled warehouse network.
This role is designed for a senior operations leader who understands how to scale warehouse performance while maintaining safety, accuracy, and cost discipline. The Director will oversee multi-site warehouse operations, driving throughput, labor efficiency, inventory accuracy, and service-level performance in a fast-moving environment.
You will partner closely with Supply Chain, Transportation, Technology, and Finance leaders to modernize warehouse operations, introduce automation, and implement data-driven performance management. Your mandate is to ensure warehouses operate as synchronized, high-performing nodes within an integrated supply chain.
This is not a site-manager role. It is a mandate to build warehouse operations as a scalable, enterprise-grade capability that supports growth, resilience, and customer satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead multi-site warehouse operations across regional and national distribution centers.
- Define and execute warehouse operating strategy aligned with service, cost, and growth goals.
- Drive productivity, throughput, and labor optimization initiatives.
- Implement automation, WMS enhancements, and process standardization.
- Ensure inventory accuracy, order integrity, and on-time fulfillment performance.
- Establish KPIs for safety, productivity, cost, quality, and service levels.
- Partner with the Transportation and Supply Chain teams to optimize end-to-end flow.
- Lead safety, compliance, and continuous-improvement programs.
- Manage vendor relationships, third-party logistics providers, and capital investments.
- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing warehouse leadership teams.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- 10–15+ years of warehouse or distribution leadership experience in large-scale environments.
- Proven success leading multi-site warehouse operations.
- Strong experience with WMS platforms, automation, and labor-management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to improve productivity, cost efficiency, and service levels.
- Experience partnering with Supply Chain, Transportation, and Finance teams.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
- Results-driven operations leader with strong execution discipline.
- Data-driven decision-maker with deep operational insight.
- Calm, decisive leader in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
- Strong communicator who aligns teams around performance goals.
- People-focused leader with a strong safety and accountability culture.
Strategic Support
- Support enterprise supply chain optimization and growth initiatives.
- Partner with Technology on automation and systems modernization.
- Collaborate with Finance on cost control and capital planning.
- Support network expansion, consolidation, and redesign initiatives.
- Contribute to long-term logistics and fulfillment strategy.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid leadership role with regular site engagement.
- Periodic travel across warehouse and distribution locations.
- High-visibility role with direct operational accountability.
Job Function
- Warehouse & Distribution Operations
- Fulfillment & Inventory Management
- Labor Optimization & Automation
- Safety & Compliance Leadership
- Continuous Improvement & Lean Operations
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $240,000 – $330,000
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Long-Term Incentive Program
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with Competitive Match
- Leadership Development Programs
- Generous PTO & Holiday Package
Why Join Us
- Lead warehouse operations at enterprise scale.
- Drive modernization through automation and analytics.
- Influence customer experience through operational excellence.
- Build teams and systems that scale with growth.
- Leave a lasting impact on supply chain performance.
