📍 Remote – USA
Industry: Global Supply Chain, Distribution Operations & Logistics Excellence
💵 Compensation Package: $380,000 – $455,000 + Executive Bonus + LTIs

About the Role

We operate within a large-scale, technology-enabled supply chain environment supporting nationwide distribution networks, high-volume fulfillment, transportation operations, and advanced logistics systems. As customer expectations evolve and speed, accuracy, and transparency become essential, the distribution function serves as a critical engine of operational success.

The Senior Vice President of Distribution is responsible for shaping the end-to-end distribution strategy, ensuring operational excellence across all distribution centers, and driving modernisation through automation, data-driven performance management, and continuous improvement. This leader will influence network design, workforce optimization, risk mitigation, and service level performance across a highly complex, multi-location distribution ecosystem.

This position is ideal for a senior executive who excels in dynamic environments, understands modern logistics technologies, and brings deep expertise in high-volume distribution, network optimization, and enterprise-scale operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction, operational oversight, and continuous improvement of all distribution centers across the network.
• Develop multi-year distribution strategies focused on efficiency, cost optimization, quality, and service reliability.
• Oversee workforce planning, safety programs, performance optimization, and productivity initiatives.
• Implement automation, robotics, warehouse management systems (WMS), and advanced logistics technologies.
• Lead operational governance, including KPIs, dashboards, service levels, compliance, and performance management.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Merchandising, and Finance to ensure alignment across the fulfillment ecosystem.
• Drive distribution network design, facility planning, capacity expansion, and operational scaling.
• Support cost reduction programs while protecting service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee vendor relationships, procurement activities, 3PL partnerships, and network-wide contracts.
• Lead risk management, operational continuity, disaster recovery planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Build, train, and develop high-performing distribution leadership teams across multiple sites.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in Distribution Operations, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or large-scale fulfillment leadership.
• Experience overseeing multi-site distribution networks, high-volume operations, or automated warehouse environments.
• Strong understanding of supply chain technologies, WMS, TMS, robotics, automation, and data-driven performance systems.
• Proven ability to manage large operational budgets, cost structures, and financial forecasting.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or advanced supply chain certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading transformation initiatives and improving operational KPIs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with experience presenting to executives and board-level leaders.
• Ability to manage global or geographically dispersed teams.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Strategic, data-driven, and highly analytical thinker.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to lead large cross-functional teams.
• Calm and decisive under pressure, particularly in fast-moving or high-volume operational environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving ability with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to balance long-term strategy with short-term operational priorities.
• Strong commitment to safety, service quality, and workforce engagement.
• Collaborative leader who builds trust, accountability, and operational discipline.

Strategic Support

• Advise the COO, CFO, and executive team on distribution strategy, network expansion, and operational performance.
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives including supply chain innovation, cost optimisation, and customer experience enhancement.
• Influence capital allocation decisions related to distribution centers, automation investments, and network redesign.
• Partner with IT and Technology teams to integrate advanced systems and strengthen digital operational capabilities.
• Provide executive-level insights on industry trends, emerging risks, and long-range distribution opportunities.

Working Conditions

• Remote-first role with periodic travel to distribution centers, operational summits, and leadership meetings.
• High-visibility environment requiring alignment across multiple regions and operational divisions.
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment with accountability for network-wide performance and continuous improvement.

Job Function

• Lead enterprise distribution operations and shape long-term fulfillment strategy.
• Oversee multi-site performance, capacity planning, automation initiatives, and service-level excellence.
• Strengthen operational governance, logistics discipline, and cross-functional coordination.
• Guide distribution innovation to improve reliability, cost efficiency, and customer experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $380,000 – $455,000
• Executive performance bonus
• Long-term incentive plan (equity, LTIP, stock awards)
• Comprehensive executive benefits, including:
  • Health, wellness, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) / retirement program participation
  • Paid executive leave
  • Leadership development & coaching
  • Remote-work technology support
  • Mental health and wellbeing programs

Why Join Us

• Lead a large, complex distribution network with significant enterprise impact.
• Opportunity to shape long-term supply chain strategy and modernize operations with cutting-edge technologies.
• High collaboration with executive leadership and influence over major capital and operational decisions.
• Remote-first flexibility with national leadership visibility.
• Pathways toward COO, EVP of Supply Chain, or enterprise leadership roles.