Vice President of Warehouse Operations

About the job Vice President of Warehouse Operations

Position Title: Vice President, Warehousing & Distribution

Location: Norfolk, VA (Multi-site Operations U.S. Based)

A privately held, long-standing logistics organization is seeking a senior leader to oversee its warehousing and distribution network. This company operates across multiple business units in transportation, packaging, brokerage, and international freight. With a national footprint and millions of square feet of warehouse space, they offer fully integrated supply chain solutions across a diverse customer base.

The warehousing and distribution team consists of approximately 250 employees across over a dozen sites. The company is in a phase of transformation and growth and is seeking a leader to modernize operations while preserving its commitment to service and long-term partnerships.

The Vice President, Warehousing & Distribution will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational performance of the warehousing division. This role requires a forward-thinking executive who thrives in change management environments and has a strong track record of building scalable processes, improving KPIs, and developing high-performing teams. The role will partner closely with other business units to deliver comprehensive logistics solutions.

Design and execute a forward-looking warehousing and distribution strategy.

Oversee daily operations including inventory, order fulfillment, shipping/receiving, facilities, and safety.

Lead optimization efforts in warehouse processes and productivity initiatives across multiple locations.

Implement performance tracking dashboards and leverage data analytics for decision-making.

Champion safety, compliance, and employee engagement across all facilities.

Support talent acquisition and retention strategies within the operations teams.

Identify new revenue opportunities within existing accounts and adjacent markets.

Drive operational collaboration with other divisions to deliver integrated logistics services.

Foster a customer-first culture across distribution and support teams.

Serve as a key member of the executive team to shape company-wide strategy and forecasting.

Own divisional P&L and be accountable for achieving margin and growth goals.

Lead business transformation initiatives and introduce technology solutions aligned with long-term objectives.

Leadership experience overseeing 200+ employees across warehousing, logistics, or industrial operations.

Strong background in performance management using KPIs and operational dashboards.

Full P&L responsibility experience and background in developing pricing/costing models.

Demonstrated success in both short-term operations execution and long-term strategic leadership.

Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI).

Working knowledge of modern WMS and ERP platforms.

Strong communication and leadership presence.

Experience managing multi-site warehouse networks.

MBA or other advanced business degree strongly preferred.

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required.