We are a dynamic and rapidly expanding enterprise supply chain and logistics organization operating in a high-volume distribution environment where fulfillment accuracy, warehouse performance, transportation coordination, inventory flow, cost efficiency, customer delivery, and operational discipline directly influence long-term business performance. Our organization supports enterprise customers, distribution centers, regional operations, transportation partners, inventory teams, ecommerce channels, retail partners, manufacturing groups, procurement teams, and business leaders who rely on dependable distribution systems to move products efficiently and consistently.
As customer expectations continue to rise, distribution has become one of the most important functions in modern supply chain operations. Organizations need distribution leaders who can do more than manage warehouse activity or track shipping volume. They need leaders who can design scalable distribution networks, improve fulfillment quality, reduce cycle time, strengthen inventory accuracy, optimize labor performance, improve transportation partnerships, manage costs, and ensure operations can support growth without sacrificing service quality.
Our company is investing heavily in AI-enabled logistics planning, warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, automation, inventory visibility, demand planning integration, fulfillment optimization, labor productivity analytics, distribution network design, process standardization, customer delivery performance, and scalable operating routines. We are seeking a highly capable Director of Distribution who can lead distribution strategy, strengthen operational execution, improve service performance, and help build a more reliable and efficient distribution function.
This is not a traditional distribution role focused only on daily warehouse oversight or routine shipping coordination. The Director of Distribution will serve as a senior operational leader responsible for leading distribution strategy, managing fulfillment performance, improving warehouse processes, coordinating transportation execution, supporting inventory flow, developing teams, and ensuring distribution operations are aligned with customer commitments and business goals.
The selected leader will work closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Transportation, Inventory Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Operations, Finance, Technology, HR, Safety, Quality, Sales, and Executive Leadership to ensure distribution priorities are clear, measurable, scalable, and connected to the broader business strategy.
This is a strong opportunity for a distribution leader who wants to influence enterprise operations, improve fulfillment performance, work with modern supply chain systems, and contribute to a growing remote-first organization where distribution excellence is treated as a core driver of customer satisfaction and business growth.
As Director of Distribution, you will oversee distribution strategy, fulfillment performance, warehouse operations alignment, transportation coordination, inventory movement, process improvement, team leadership, and operational reporting across assigned distribution networks, regions, facilities, or business units.
You will be responsible for improving distribution efficiency, service quality, cost performance, inventory accuracy, labor productivity, customer delivery reliability, and scalable operational execution.
You will serve as a trusted distribution partner to senior leadership while maintaining accountability for operational performance, safety awareness, service levels, process discipline, vendor coordination, team development, and measurable business outcomes.
The ideal candidate combines distribution leadership, supply chain expertise, operational discipline, financial awareness, people leadership, systems knowledge, and continuous improvement capability to support reliable enterprise distribution performance.
Lead distribution strategy across fulfillment operations, warehouse execution, transportation coordination, inventory movement, service levels, process improvement, and customer delivery performance.
Develop and execute distribution plans that improve speed, accuracy, productivity, safety, cost efficiency, inventory control, and customer satisfaction.
Oversee distribution performance across key metrics, including order accuracy, on-time shipping, cycle time, fill rate, labor productivity, dock performance, carrier performance, cost per order, and inventory accuracy.
Partner with warehouse leaders to improve receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping, returns, replenishment, slotting, labor planning, and operational flow.
Partner with Transportation and Logistics teams to improve carrier coordination, freight performance, routing efficiency, delivery reliability, cost control, and issue resolution.
Partner with Inventory Management and Planning teams to improve stock availability, replenishment accuracy, inventory visibility, cycle counting, shrink reduction, and demand alignment.
Build and maintain operating routines, including performance reviews, distribution scorecards, daily management systems, service-level reporting, process audits, and leadership updates.
Identify operational bottlenecks, capacity constraints, process gaps, fulfillment delays, inventory issues, labor challenges, transportation risks, and customer delivery concerns.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow optimization, automation readiness, standard operating procedures, productivity improvement, quality control, and scalable distribution practices.
Support distribution network planning by evaluating facility capacity, regional demand, shipping lanes, labor availability, automation opportunities, cost drivers, and customer service needs.
Partner with Technology teams to improve warehouse management systems, transportation systems, reporting dashboards, scanning processes, automation tools, and operational data visibility.
Manage vendor and third-party logistics relationships where applicable, including service expectations, performance reviews, issue escalation, contract support, and cost analysis.
Support safety, compliance, and quality programs by ensuring distribution processes align with company standards, regulatory expectations, workplace safety practices, and customer requirements.
Develop and mentor distribution leaders and operational teams while building a culture of accountability, service quality, safety, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution.
10+ years of experience in distribution operations, warehouse leadership, logistics management, fulfillment operations, supply chain operations, transportation management, or regional operations leadership.
5+ years of leadership experience managing distribution teams, warehouse operations, logistics functions, fulfillment networks, 3PL partners, or multi-site operational teams.
Experience working within ecommerce fulfillment, retail distribution, manufacturing, consumer goods, healthcare distribution, industrial supply, logistics services, technology hardware, or large-scale supply chain environments preferred.
Proven success improving distribution performance, order accuracy, service levels, productivity, cost control, inventory flow, transportation coordination, and operational consistency.
Strong understanding of warehouse operations, fulfillment processes, transportation management, inventory control, labor planning, safety standards, logistics performance, and distribution network execution.
Experience using warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, ERP platforms, inventory systems, labor management tools, analytics dashboards, and reporting platforms.
Familiarity with tools such as Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, HighJump, Körber, ShipBob, ShipStation, FourKites, project44, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or similar platforms preferred.
Strong analytical ability with experience reviewing operational metrics, identifying performance gaps, evaluating cost drivers, and building practical improvement plans.
Experience managing vendor relationships, 3PL partnerships, carrier performance, freight issues, distribution contracts, service-level agreements, and operational escalations.
Ability to work with Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Transportation, Inventory Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Operations, Finance, Technology, HR, Safety, Quality, Sales, and Executive Leadership.
Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, process improvement, stakeholder management, documentation, and operational decision-making skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Transportation, or a related field preferred.
Lean Six Sigma, APICS, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, logistics certification, warehouse operations training, or equivalent practical experience preferred.
Competitive compensation package.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.
Flexible remote-first work environment.
Performance bonus eligibility.
Distribution performance and operational excellence incentive opportunities.
Long-term incentive opportunities where applicable.
Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
Professional development and continuing education reimbursement.
Distribution leadership, logistics management, warehouse optimization, supply chain technology, transportation management, Lean operations, and executive leadership development resources.
Wellness and mental health support programs.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Opportunity to support enterprise-level distribution transformation, fulfillment modernization, transportation improvement, inventory accuracy, and supply chain performance initiatives.
Access to modern warehouse management, transportation management, ERP, inventory, analytics, collaboration, workflow, and AI-enabled supply chain platforms.
Distribution leader with strong operational judgment, execution discipline, and ability to improve performance across complex fulfillment environments.
Customer-focused and service-driven, with the ability to connect distribution performance to customer satisfaction, delivery reliability, and business growth.
Analytical and metrics-oriented, with strong command of fulfillment KPIs, warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, freight performance, service levels, and cost drivers.
Strong people leader with the ability to coach managers, develop teams, set expectations, improve accountability, and build a high-performance operating culture.
Process improvement-minded, with the ability to simplify workflows, standardize procedures, reduce waste, improve quality, and support scalable operations.
Technology-comfortable and able to work with WMS, TMS, ERP, inventory systems, dashboards, automation tools, and digital supply chain platforms.
Collaborative and able to work effectively with supply chain teams, warehouse leaders, logistics partners, finance teams, technology teams, vendors, and senior leadership.
Calm and decisive under pressure, especially during fulfillment delays, customer escalations, inventory issues, transportation disruptions, labor constraints, or peak volume periods.
Safety-aware and quality-minded, with the ability to support compliant, efficient, and responsible distribution operations.
High integrity and discretion when handling customer data, operational reports, vendor contracts, financial information, labor planning details, inventory data, and internal strategy materials.
Advise senior leadership on distribution strategy, operational performance, fulfillment risks, network capacity, customer delivery trends, cost drivers, and improvement priorities.
Support long-term supply chain transformation by improving distribution processes, service levels, warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, and logistics visibility.
Align distribution activities with company goals, customer requirements, financial targets, safety expectations, service commitments, and enterprise growth objectives.
Strengthen operational effectiveness by improving performance management routines, standard operating procedures, reporting visibility, labor planning, and escalation processes.
Support network optimization by evaluating facility capacity, regional coverage, shipping methods, automation opportunities, inventory placement, and cost-to-serve trends.
Improve customer experience by reducing shipping delays, improving order accuracy, strengthening delivery reliability, and supporting service recovery processes.
Partner with Technology and Data teams to improve WMS usage, TMS workflows, reporting dashboards, automation, scanning accuracy, and operational analytics.
Partner with Finance to support budget planning, cost tracking, productivity analysis, freight spend review, labor cost visibility, and margin improvement.
Partner with HR and Safety teams to support workforce planning, training, employee engagement, safety practices, and leadership development.
Help turn distribution operations into a strategic capability that improves speed, cost, service quality, customer trust, and long-term enterprise value.
Remote-first distribution leadership role.
Periodic travel may be required for distribution center visits, warehouse reviews, carrier meetings, supplier sessions, leadership offsites, customer meetings, safety reviews, and operational planning workshops.
High-visibility role supporting distribution strategy, fulfillment performance, inventory movement, transportation coordination, and customer delivery quality.
Fast-paced environment focused on operational excellence, customer service, cost efficiency, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Regular collaboration with Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Transportation, Inventory Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Operations, Finance, Technology, HR, Safety, Quality, Sales, vendors, and executive stakeholders.
Opportunity to influence distribution network performance, warehouse productivity, customer delivery reliability, logistics efficiency, inventory accuracy, and scalable operations.
Requires flexibility during peak seasons, customer escalations, transportation disruptions, inventory issues, system changes, labor challenges, facility constraints, and urgent operational priorities.
Role requires handling confidential operational data, customer information, vendor agreements, cost details, labor planning materials, inventory records, logistics reports, and business strategy documents with discretion.
Distribution Leadership.
Warehouse Operations Strategy.
Fulfillment Operations.
Logistics Management.
Transportation Coordination.
Inventory Flow Management.
Distribution Network Planning.
Operational Excellence.
Supply Chain Operations.
WMS and TMS Optimization.
Vendor and 3PL Management.
Performance Reporting.
Process Improvement.
Customer Delivery Support.
Remote Distribution Leadership.
Compensation Package: $260,000 – $385,000
Base Salary: $260,000 – $385,000.
Annual Performance Bonus.
Distribution Performance Incentives.
Fulfillment Accuracy and Service Level Incentives.
Operational Excellence and Cost Efficiency Incentives.
Long-Term Incentive Eligibility where applicable.
Additional benefits may include:
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
• Wellness and mental health programs.
• Professional education assistance.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Distribution leadership, logistics strategy, WMS optimization, TMS management, Lean operations, warehouse automation, supply chain analytics, and operational excellence training.
• Access to modern WMS, TMS, ERP, inventory, logistics visibility, reporting, collaboration, workflow, and AI-enabled supply chain platforms.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where innovation, diversity, and inclusion drive meaningful business outcomes. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Lead a high-impact distribution function with direct influence on customer delivery, fulfillment quality, logistics performance, and business growth.
Work in a remote-first organization using modern supply chain systems, analytics platforms, logistics tools, and AI-enabled operational resources.
Partner with supply chain, warehouse, logistics, finance, technology, customer operations, and leadership teams on meaningful distribution initiatives.
Contribute to a company investing heavily in fulfillment modernization, warehouse optimization, distribution network performance, transportation visibility, automation, and operational excellence.
Improve service levels, order accuracy, inventory flow, productivity, cost efficiency, and customer confidence through meaningful leadership.
Build a strong distribution leadership platform by turning operational expertise, process discipline, and team leadership into measurable enterprise value.
At Admiral Talent, our vision is to redefine staffing through genuine partnerships, innovation, and a people-first mindset. Guided by experienced leadership, we’re committed to driving growth, empowering talent, and delivering exceptional results for every client we serve.