Senior Director of Warehousing
About the Role
We are seeking a highly strategic and operationally focused Senior Director of Warehousing to lead the design, launch, and ongoing optimization of warehousing and material handling operations supporting a $1B refrigerated foods platform.
This leader will oversee end-to-end warehouse network strategy, including the development and startup of a flagship warehouse operation, while driving best-in-class execution across North American distribution sites. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in warehouse operations, SAP EWM, food-grade logistics, and large-scale operational transformation.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and can balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Design & Launch
- Lead the design, implementation, and startup of new warehouse facilities supporting refrigerated food production and finished goods distribution
- Define warehouse layout strategy including slotting, dock configuration, staging, and material handling equipment (MHE)
- Oversee warehouse transition activities from design through go-live and operational stabilization
- Ensure physical warehouse design aligns with SAP EWM capabilities and operational workflows
Warehouse Operations & SAP EWM Leadership
- Serve as the business owner for SAP EWM across warehousing operations
- Define warehouse organizational structures, process flows, and handling unit strategies
- Drive execution of batch management, FIFO/FEFO inventory controls, RF scanning processes, and inventory age management
- Partner closely with IT and external integrators to ensure SAP EWM serves as the system of record
- Ensure inventory accuracy exceeding 99.9% while achieving operational safety, cost, and service targets
Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Ensure batch traceability, shelf-life compliance, and regulatory readiness across operations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost per pallet, order fill rates, throughput, and cycle time optimization
- Promote operational standardization and process excellence across the organization
- Establish and maintain SOPs, KPIs, training programs, and safety management systems
- Champion a culture centered on food safety, employee safety, accountability, and engagement
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead and develop high-performing warehousing and logistics teams
- Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Procurement, and external stakeholders
- Present operational updates, business initiatives, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
- Support resolution of material shortages and operational escalations as needed
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field required
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing logistics, or supply chain operations
- Proven success leading warehouse startup, implementation, or commissioning initiatives
- Hands-on expertise with SAP EWM, including warehouse processes, batch management, and system optimization
- Experience within food, beverage, dairy, refrigerated CPG, or highly regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred
- Deep operational knowledge of:
- SAP EWM & Batch Management
- FIFO/FEFO inventory management
- Food safety, traceability, and regulatory compliance
- Warehouse process optimization and technology integration
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
- Proven servant leadership approach with experience driving transformational change
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments while maintaining operational excellence
Leadership & Work Environment
- This role includes direct people leadership responsibilities and oversight of warehousing teams
- Requires a hands-on leadership style with strong visibility across operations
- Able to work effectively in high-growth, fast-moving operational environments
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping and scaling warehousing operations for a growing refrigerated foods platform. You will help drive operational transformation, lead major warehouse initiatives, and influence enterprise-wide supply chain strategy within a dynamic and evolving organization.