THE COMPANY

Our client is a specialty coffee company.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain, the Director of Distribution Network & Automation is responsible for the overall design and leadership of the company’s distribution network. This role will be responsible for establishing the direction, management and planning of the fulfillment network to support the flow of finished goods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Network strategy development to position the company for continued growth while lowering total landed costs for all channels.
• Secure strategic alignment across supply chain and commercial teams for improvements to the business.
• Develop and deliver multi-year strategies to drive improvements across the network, focused on distribution center and fulfillment network.
• Collaborate with cross-functional peers, department leaders and their respective teams to achieve cost, quality, inventory measures, safety, customer satisfaction and people development objectives.
• Manage, coach and develop direct reports and their respective teams to achieve short-term objectives while mapping out longer-term career plans for teams to achieve their maximum potential.
• Manage strategic CAPEX planning and execution for investments in new equipment, systems, and facility layout changes.
• Serve as thought leader and change advocate for continuous improvement in operations; the expanded use of WMS technology; and the application of advanced decision-support tools.

• Proven track record of designing and implementing network strategies, building designs and capability development in partnership with both internal and external providers.
• Senior management leadership experience in relevant supply chain management functions, including at least five years in a fast-paced, fulfillment leadership role.
• Six Sigma or equivalent Lean certifications preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a technical discipline.