Hybrid Director, Distribution & Logistics – Region 1

at Avolta

• Job title: Director, Distribution & Logistics – Region 1
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $124,600 - $155,700 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Director of Distribution & Logistics optimizing operations and inventory across multiple locations for HMSHost. Driving productivity and improving service delivery in supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Oversees end-to-end distribution center operations across multiple assigned locations
• Establishes and monitors KPIs including order accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and cost per unit while driving productivity improvements and maintaining quality and safety standards
• Streamlines inventory levels across all locations to minimize overstocking and stockouts while balancing demand fluctuations
• Ensures faster delivery times, improved order/delivery accuracy, and better fulfillment options for terminals and customers
• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures across all distribution operations
• Recruits, hires, trains, and develops distribution center management teams across assigned locations
• Develops and manages operating budgets for assigned distribution centers; identifies cost reduction opportunities while maintaining service quality
• Leverages warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP platforms, and data analytics tools to optimize operations
• Provides strategic direction and hands-on leadership across geographically dispersed facilities
• Partners with planning, procurement, transportation, sales, and customer service teams to align distribution operations with business objectives
• Maintains positive labor relations and effectively manages union partnerships.

Requirements

• The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 8 years
• Requires 3 years of experience supervising a team of professionals engaged in executing distributions & logistics programs
• Requires 8 years of experience engaged in developing and delivering distributions & logistics programs
• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or program related to the functional area can count for 2 of the 8-year requirement
• Knowledge of retail or consumer goods industry with understanding of travel retail concepts and multi-brand environments
• Strong financial acumen with solid understanding of growth and profitability drivers
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders including managers, hourly associates, union representatives, brand partners in a professional and inclusive manner
• Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities with proven track record of managing multiple concurrent priorities and implementing solutions to complex operational challenges
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to understand, interpret, and effectively communicate instructions, policies, and brand standards to teams at all levels
• Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstances
• Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goals.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus