Vice President, Warehousing

Summary

The Vice President of Warehousing is responsible for end-to-end operational excellence across a global, multi-site warehouse network. This executive will lead strategy and execution for supply chain operations—including warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, inventory, transportation, and logistics—ensuring safety, quality, service-level adherence, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. The VP will build high-performing teams, standardize processes, implement scalable systems, and drive continuous improvement to support profitable growth and world-class customer experience.

Job Title: Vice President (VP) of Warehousing
Department: Administration
Reports To: President

• Service: OTIF/DIFOT %, order cycle time, dock-to-stock time, backorder rate.
• Quality: fulfillment accuracy %, returns due to ops errors %, damages.
• Inventory: accuracy %, days on hand, shrink %, cycle count compliance.
• Cost/Productivity: cost per order/line, cost per pallet shipped, labor productivity (UPH/LPH), freight cost per unit.
• Safety: TRIR/LTIR, near-miss rate, audit scores.
• Compliance: customs & EHS audit pass rates, CAPA closure timeliness.
• ESG: emissions intensity (per shipment), landfill diversion %, energy usage.

• Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and own the warehousing strategy aligned to corporate goals (service, cost, quality, sustainability).
  • Build, lead and follow operating standards for a multi-site warehouse operations organization; define org structure, succession plans, and talent development.
• Network design & Capacity
  • Optimize the global warehouse footprint (locations, capacity, automation, 3PL mix).
  • Drive scenario modeling for growth, seasonality, and disaster recovery; maintain business continuity plans.
• Warehouse Operations & Fulfillment
  • Ensure daily performance across all warehouses: receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, shipping, returns.
  • Optimize WMS, TMS, labor management, slotting, and automation (conveyance, AMRs/AGVs, voice, goods-to-person).
  • Standardize SOPs, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and exception management.
• Transportation & Logistics
  • Oversee domestic and cross-border transportation (parcel, LTL/FTL, ocean, air); negotiate rates and carrier performance.
  • Manage international trade compliance (INCOTERMS, customs, import/export documentation, duties, bonded facilities).
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
  • Champion EHS: OSHA/ISO standards, risk assessments, incident prevention; enforce safety culture.
  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws, security protocols (C-TPAT, TAPA), product integrity, and audit readiness.
• Financial Management
  • Own P&L for global warehousing; set and achieve cost, productivity, and cash targets.
  • Budget for facilities, labor, technology, inventory holding, and freight; track ROI on Cap Ex (automation, systems).
• Customer & Commercial Alignment
  • Partner with Sales/Customer Success to meet service-level commitments (OTIF, DIFOT, order cycle time).
  • Support strategic customers with bespoke SLAs, playbooks, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Continuous Improvement & Transformation
  • Lead Lean/Six Sigma programs: value stream mapping, kaizens, standard work; reduce waste and improve flow.
  • Drive digital transformation: real-time visibility, dashboards, and analytics; implement S&OP/IBP with Supply Chain.
• Sustainability & ESG
  • Deliver on ESG targets across energy use, waste, packaging, emissions (scope 3 freight) and ethical sourcing.
• Required travel up to 20-30% (globally), as necessary.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• 10–15+ years in progressively senior warehousing/supply chain leadership, with 5+ years overseeing global, multi-site warehouse networks.
• Expertise in WMS/TMS/LMS and warehouse automation; proven selection, implementation, and change management.
• Deep knowledge of international logistics: customs, INCOTERMS, trade compliance, 3PL management.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership, budgeting, and cost optimization (labor, freight, inventory).
• Track record of Lean/Six Sigma (Black Belt or equivalent preferred); KPI-driven management.
• Strong people leadership across cultures/time zones; outstanding communication…