Senior Director, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, and Inventory Management

Equipment/Training Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of warehouse management systems, inventory control methodologies, and ERP platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of aseptic, food safety, sanitation, traceability, and lot control requirements.
• Expertise in logistics strategy, transportation management, and third-party logistics partnerships.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into action.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA requirements, and best practices in warehouse and transportation operations.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience strongly preferred.
• International logistics experience a plus.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship-building, and change-management skills.
• Entrepreneurial and continuous-improvement mindset.

Work Specifications – Responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment and shipping/receiving.
• Ensure accurate, compliant storage and handling of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, including strict adherence to food safety, allergen control, and traceability standards.
• Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs including inventory accuracy, order accuracy, productivity, on-time shipment, and safety performance.
• Lead inventory optimization strategies to minimize stock-outs, aged inventory, and obsolescence while supporting production and customer service needs.
• Partner with Planning and Procurement to ensure accurate forecasting, material availability, and inventory turns.
• Oversee cycle counting programs and physical inventories to ensure system accuracy and audit readiness.
• Manage warehouse budgets, capital investments, labor strategies, and resource allocation.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, and best-in-class safety standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Logistics:

• Develop and maintain an enterprise logistics strategy supporting domestic and international distribution of aseptic products.
• Lead carrier and 3PL strategy, including selection, contract negotiation, performance management, and continuous optimization.
• Ensure transportation solutions align with manufacturing schedules, customer requirements, and food safety standards.
• Provide visibility and communication on shipments, delivery performance, delays, and exceptions.
• Build resilient logistics plans that account for seasonality, peak demand, and business growth.
• Drive logistics cost management and productivity initiatives while maintaining service excellence.

Financial and Risk Management:

• Analyze warehousing logistics costs, identifying and executing opportunities for sustainable cost reduction.
• Develop and maintain risk mitigation and business continuity plans to protect supply chain operations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial governance standards.

Team Management & Development:

• Provide visible, hands-on leadership across all warehouse and logistics teams.
• Build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular coaching and performance reviews, and develop succession plans.
• Champion training, development, and knowledge-building across teams to support long-term organizational capacity.

Leadership Expectations:

• Model values of quality, integrity, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership in shaping the future of the company’s supply chain.
• Continuously seek ways to improve systems, processes, and team effectiveness in support of the company's mission to deliver premium aseptic products to customers nationwide.

Education/Prerequisite Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain management or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse operations, logistics, and inventory management, preferably within food, beverage, or aseptic manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, high-volume operations.
• Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments (FDA, USDA, SQF, GFSI, or similar) strongly preferred.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000