Director, Distribution

Director, Distribution

Who are we?
Versant Health is one of the nation's leading administrators of managed vision care, serving over 35 million of our clients' members across the United States. Our purpose is to make healthy vision a reality for everyone by improving access to care and education in the communities we serve. Fueled by our mission to improve members' lives with easy-to-use vision solutions rooted in choice value, and care, we believe that everyone has the power to become anything they set their sights on.

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Versant Health: Making Healthy Vision a Reality for Everyone

What are we looking for?

The Director, Distribution leads the end-to-end receipt, warehousing, and distribution of eyewear products, including frames, cases, and accessories. This role sets the strategic direction of the distribution center (DC) by establishing policies, procedures, and initiatives to successfully achieve objectives and key results (OKRs), ensure timely delivery, and support company financial objectives. The Director provides leadership on complex, cross-functional projects and leverages deep expertise in global transportation, logistics, and compliance to align distribution operations with broader business strategy.

Where you will have an impact

• Lead all Activities within the DC
• Ensure P&L and fiscal responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures
• Identify and implement innovative process improvements to enhance DC operations, increase efficiency, and lower costs; Evaluate and recommend emerging trends and technologies in the eyecare industry for integration into current processes
• Ensure compliance with government import regulations
• Maintain a proactive approach to vendor relations to achieve cost savings and improve operational effectiveness
• Design and launch innovative programs to optimize revenue growth
• Ensure a customer-centric approach to meet the needs of both internal and external customers
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and adjust lab efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead projects to deliver integration and innovation initiatives within scope, time, and budget constraints; Employ project management methodologies to plan, execute, and track projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives; Report project status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT, procurement, and vendors
• Collaborate with IT and other internal teams to integrate laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other technologies effectively
• Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to enhance lab operations and efficiency
• Oversee the returns process in the warehouse, ensuring accurate handling, timely credit issuance, and proper system reporting of returns

What’s necessary to do the job?

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required; Focus on operations management preferred
• 7+ years of experience operating in a high-volume manufacturing/ fabrication environment, warehouse, or distribution center management required
• Strong understanding of the Project Management Life Cycle and frameworks required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelors

HIPAA & Security Requirements
All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program.

Versant Health will never request money from candidates who seek employment with us and will never ask for any payment as part of the recruitment process.

Versant Health is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Versant Health without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The wage range for applicants for this position is [$130,000.00 to $140,000.00].
All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Our purpose is to make healthy vision a reality for everyone by improving access to care and education in the communities we serve. Fueled by our mission to improve members’ lives with easy-to-use vision solutions rooted in choice, value, and care, Versant Health believes that everyone has the power to become anything they set their sights on.

Our team is guided by core Leadership Principles—Perspective, Care, Drive, and Ownership—which shape how we work, lead, and grow together.

Our Management Team is committed to fostering a strong and supportive culture, cultivating a thriving work environment, providing clear direction, optimizing resources, enabling innovative solutions, and driving meaningful results.