Senior Principal, Distribution Optimization

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +8 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the enterprise distribution optimization roadmap.

• Design and enhance distribution networks to align with growth, service, and profitability goals.

• Assess facility footprint, capacity needs, inventory positioning, and customer service strategies.

• Perform network studies and modeling to improve service and cost efficiency.

• Create cost-to-serve models that inform strategic distribution decisions.

• Lead long-term distribution planning projects.

• Analyze and propose distribution operating models, including in-house management, outsourcing, 3PL, and hybrid approaches.

• Conduct assessments for outsourcing versus insourcing in warehousing, fulfillment, value-added services, and distribution support operations.

• Prepare business cases that advocate for network and operating model changes.

• Establish governance frameworks and performance expectations for strategic distribution partners.

• Formulate the enterprise warehouse automation strategy and assess robotics, ASRS, warehouse execution technologies, and material handling solutions.

• Drive facility optimization, capacity enhancement, and operational technology implementation projects.

• Develop the distribution technology roadmap and collaborate with IT to enhance WMS, automation control systems, inventory visibility, and reporting platforms.

• Promote system standardization and integration across the distribution network.

• Create KPI frameworks and executive reporting structures.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts aimed at labor productivity, inventory flow, service performance, and facility utilization.

• Conduct analyses of network and facility performance to identify cost-reduction opportunities.

• Measure and report on the benefits achieved from optimization initiatives.

• Collaborate with Operations, Customer Logistics, Procurement, Finance, Planning, and IT teams.

• Oversee cross-functional network optimization and transformation projects.

• Present strategic recommendations and business cases to executive leadership.

• Facilitate change management and organizational adoption of new processes and capabilities.

• Build long-term distribution optimization competencies throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.

• Over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in distribution, warehousing, fulfillment, logistics, supply chain, network design, or related areas.

• Proven experience in leading distribution network and facility optimization projects.

• Familiarity with evaluating and implementing 3PL operating models, automation technologies, and distribution systems.

• Strong analytical, financial, and business case development skills.

• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale cross-functional transformation initiatives.

• Preferred: Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, or Business Administration.

• Preferred: APICS/ASCM CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent professional certifications.

• Preferred: Experience in leading enterprise-wide optimization, transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Preferred: Experience working within complex, multi-site, global supply chain networks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance initiatives.