Director of Logistics

About the role

The Logistics Director is a strategic and operational leader responsible for demonstrating year-over-year improvement across all post-bottling logistics functions, including warehousing, fulfillment, inventory management, and process innovation. This role is integral to the success of the organization by partnering closely with multiple departments to ensure alignment, efficiency, and execution across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the exploration, evaluation, and implementation of state-of-the-art warehouse and logistics technologies, including automation, advanced WMS tools, and digital tracking platforms.
• Play a central role in the concept, design, and build-out of a new warehouse, ensuring modern capabilities are integrated from the ground up.
• Build and sustain strong, mutually supportive partnerships with the Directors of both DTC and Trade channels, fostering collaboration that drives continuous improvement and enhances overall business performance.
• Champion innovation and position the Winery Domain at the forefront of operational advancement.
• Drive new ways of working that enhance productivity, visibility, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure strong governance and flawless execution across logistics-related projects and processes.
• Establish and reinforce a culture of process discipline, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational consistency by ensuring technologies, workflows, and controls work together cohesively.

Requirements

• Minimum BS in Logistics, business operations or related fields
• 10+ years of experience in logistics operations in the wine industry or other alcohol regulated products
• Management skills – proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams, setting clear expectations, and driving accountability to achieve operational and strategic objectives
• High touch customer service professional with acquired credibility in the wine industry or similar
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Business Central and CRM systems, or similar ERP environments, with the ability to leverage these tools to drive operational efficiency, data integrity, and process improvement
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proven commitment to excellence and high standards
• Prior experience working in a small, multigenerational business a plus
• Occasional travel required

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting warehouse floor oversight and inspections
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items up to 25–50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to access inventory and equipment
• Ability to use hands and arms for handling, grasping, and operating equipment (e.g., tablets, scanners, tools)
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed to access storage areas or equipment
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including temperature fluctuations typical of warehouse and wine storage environments
• Ability to operate or be around warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks (operation may require certification)

Skills

• ERP Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency with Business Central and CRM systems, or similar ERP environments, with the ability to leverage these tools to drive operational efficiency, data integrity, and process improvement
• Attention to detail and resourcefulness, with a high level of integrity and trustworthiness
• Highly collaborative, cooperative, team player

Benefits

• Health benefits for you and your family, including medical/dental/vision
• Additional health benefits include life, long-term disability, FSA or HSA, and 401(k)
• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and annually designated employee appreciation days

Pay

The pay scale for this position is $185,000 - $200,000 annually and with bonus eligibility. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, but the actual compensation offered will depend upon numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to candidate qualifications, skills, experience, education, location, and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Full-time on site