Associate Director, Enterprise Warehousing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee warehouse operations across multiple sites, including both plant-attached and third-party logistics (3PL) facilities.

• Ensure the implementation of standardized operating models, processes, and systems across all locations.

• Drive execution in areas such as inventory management, throughput, labor productivity, and service performance.

• Manage governance and reporting frameworks for plant warehouses within the Logistics sector.

• Establish accountability, define roles, maintain operating rhythms, oversee budgeting, and track performance for plant warehouses.

• Oversee 3PL partnerships, including service-level agreements, performance governance, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage warehouse KPIs that encompass service, cost, safety, and quality metrics.

• Lead operating reviews, conduct root cause analyses, and create actionable plans.

• Own the regional warehouse operating budget, including leading financial reviews, variance analyses, and forecasting efforts.

• Achieve productivity savings and enhancements in cost-to-serve that align with the Annual Operating Plan.

• Identify and execute operational improvements while supporting network optimization projects.

• Collaborate with teams in DSD, Plant Operations, Transportation, Finance, Commercial, and Procurement.

• Lead and develop both direct and indirect multi-site warehouse leaders.

• Foster performance management, talent development, succession planning, and leadership capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in warehouse operations or logistics.

• Proven experience in managing multi-site operations, including environments with 3PL partnerships.

• An MBA or an advanced degree is a plus.

• Demonstrated financial acumen, including experience with budget ownership and cost management is a plus.

• Established leadership experience within a matrixed, geographically dispersed organization is a plus.

• Background in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), food, or regulated environments is a plus.

• Familiarity with WMS platforms such as SAP EWM and analytics tools is a plus.

• Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification is a plus.

• Capability to lead multi-site operations or significant functional areas that have a broad business impact.

• Accountability for safety, service, cost, and financial outcomes.

• Strong cross-functional leadership skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.

• Ability to build and nurture high-performing teams and develop future leaders.

• Skill in translating strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for growth, innovation, and inspiration.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.