VP, Distribution & Transport (East Coast)

Centric Brands Inc.; Sachsen-Anhalt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company as the VP of Distribution and Transport, where you'll lead the charge in managing a dynamic 3PL network. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive transformation and innovation within the distribution sector. You'll be responsible for ensuring operational excellence through effective management of shipping and inventory processes, while collaborating with internal and external partners to enhance service quality and reduce costs. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for a seasoned professional eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Leistungen

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Generous PTO

Merchandise Discounts

Career Development Opportunities

Summer Fridays

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience managing distribution center operations.
• Ability to work with 3rd party providers for inventory accuracy.

Aufgaben

• Oversee 3PL network partners to ensure SLA objectives are met.
• Manage daily operations and perform monthly forecasting and reviews.

Kenntnisse

Distribution Center Operations Management

3PL Experience

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

SAP

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s, and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

Centric Brands is looking for a dynamic, creative, and resourceful VP of Distribution and Transport to join its team. This individual must be a self-starter and team player who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited about joining a team on a journey to accelerate transformation across Centric Brands.

The VP of Distribution and Transport will oversee 3PL network partners on the East Coast to ensure they meet objectives tied to SLA’s – On-time shipping, fill rate, and quality - reflected in chargeback ratios. The VP is hands-on and will be expected to visit multiple sites weekly as directed by the SVP of Distribution and Transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages a range of tasks to support processes as defined by the Distribution Leadership Team on a daily/monthly and quarterly basis:
  • Manage Day to Day operations of the 3rd Party network to ensure alignment
  • Daily Review OORs and inventory records
• Ensure DC’s are aligned with resources to exceed established KPI’s
  • Monthly forecasting and performance reviews
  • Monthly review of costs, DC, and Freight
• Identify areas of opportunity within the supply chain to reduce cost while improving service
• Monitor outbound shipping requirements and freight
  • Quarterly business reviews with internal and external partners
• Must be able to effectively interact with a varied group of peers and third-party partners, to instill collaboration towards process improvements and cost reduction targets.
• Applies knowledge of DC work area processes and procedures to determine best approaches for problem resolution.
• Ensures all objectives and service requirements are being met.
• Utilizes SAP and Excel to run reports and perform analysis
• Proactively identifies areas of risk, aggressively questioning potential problems and situations.
• Work with Chargeback team to ensure root cause of issue is addressed
• Responds promptly and consistently to changing customer needs and circumstances.
• Conducts weekly meetings with 3PL counterparts. Providing updates on inbound deliveries, sales forecast, review of SLA’s and chargebacks.
• Such other projects and tasks as directed by the SVP of Distribution and Transportation including, but not limited to:
  • Participate in 3rd Party Startups, temp DC’s and alternative modes of distribution to ensure success
    • Product transfers
    • New customer onboarding and implementation
    • Supply procurement

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• 10+ years of relevant experience managing distribution center operations.
• 3PL experience a plus.
• Apparel and Accessories distribution experience is required.
• Ability to work with 3rd party providers to ensure accurate and efficient inventory counts.
• Must be able to professionally interact with senior level Centric management teams as well as third party service providers.
• Requires sound oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong working knowledge to present solutions to process flow problems.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment, as assigned.
• Able to maintain a positive, professional, and constructive tone with team members and management.

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources, and inspiring conversation.

Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams, and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment, or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.