Director of Distribution
Position Summary
The Director of Distribution provides strategic and operational leadership for MFCP’s distribution network, including the start-up and operation of the Littleton, Colorado facility and future consolidated distribution centers. This role owns distribution center performance, transportation and logistics execution, inventory integrity, and fulfillment effectiveness to support business growth, customer service, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
Primary Duties
Direct and continuously improve distribution operations, including receiving, warehousing, inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping, transfers, and transportation, to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient flow of goods across the network.
Develop and execute distribution strategies, operating standards, and network capabilities that support business growth, customer service expectations, and long-term organizational objectives.
Lead the stand-up and operation of the Littleton distribution center and support future distribution center expansion, including facility readiness, labor planning, process design, and operational stabilization.
Own departmental budgets, labor planning, and performance metrics; monitor results, assess operational risks and gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve service, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
Establish and maintain effective inventory integrity, shipping, and receiving controls to ensure accurate records, audit readiness, and alignment with organizational and customer requirements.
Manage relationships and performance of carriers, vendors, and fulfillment partners to optimize transportation, freight cost, service reliability, and inbound and outbound execution.
Lead and develop managers and staff through clear goals, accountability, coaching, succession planning, and performance management to build a high-performing distribution organization.
Partner with Sales, Purchasing, Finance, IT, and branch leadership to improve systems, standardize best practices, and align distribution operations with enterprise-wide strategic priorities.
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable safety, OSHA, DOT, quality, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and accountability.
Education And Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, industrial engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in distribution, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain leadership, including at least 3 years leading managers, supervisors, or multi-site operations.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to work through complex operational issues using strong analytical, financial, and organizational knowledge to develop methods, improve processes, and align departmental performance with long-term business strategy.
Experience developing high-performing teams, driving accountability, influencing cross-functional partners and senior leaders, and leading change in a growth-oriented environment.
Experience with warehouse and business systems, including WMS, ERP, RF scanning, and data-driven performance reporting; Epicor Prophet 21 experience is a plus.
Strong knowledge of applicable safety, OSHA, DOT, and quality practices within a distribution environment; ISO-based quality systems experience preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally and represent the function effectively with senior stakeholders.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds, work in varying environments, and maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
Work environment may vary including warehouse containing moving equipment, fluctuating temperature and inventory in various storage arrangements, office work, manufacturing, machine shops, agricultural operations, and any other specific business operations of current or potential customers.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds, work in varying environments, and maintain regular and punctual attendance.