Director of Distribution and Logistics

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution and logistics operations to deliver on-time, accurate, and cost-effective product flow while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead all warehouse and distribution center operations including receiving, storage, picking, shipping, and material handling.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations.
• Drive on-time and accurate order fulfillment to meet customer expectations.
• Lead and support import instrument inspection processes within the distribution center.
• Oversee vendor return and customer return processes including physical handling, disposition, and system accuracy.
• Optimize inventory accuracy, cycle counting, transactional accuracy, and material flow including FIFO discipline.
• Implement Lean practices to improve productivity, throughput, and space utilization.
• Continually update distribution analysis of the network to ensure space requirements owned and leased are optimized for projected requirements.
• Leverage ERP and warehouse systems to enhance visibility and operational control.
• Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, planning, procurement, and customer service.
• Support new product launches and demand changes through effective distribution planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field required.
• APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) preferred.
• 10+ years in distribution, logistics, or supply chain leadership.
• 5+ years leading distribution or warehouse operations.
• Experience in manufacturing or hybrid environments.
• Proven track record driving operational improvement and cost reduction.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, transportation, and reverse logistics.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems (D365 preferred).
• Lean or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.