Bilingual Warehouse Operations Leader

Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI); Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI) in Port St. Lucie, FL seeks a seasoned VP of Warehouse Operations to lead planning and oversight of all warehouse activity, ensuring standards compliance and driving performance.

This role directs a team of supervisors and staff, partners with IT to implement WMS, and shapes procedures, layouts, and equipment to support growth and food safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5–7 years progressive warehouse management experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; knowledge of logistics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee warehouse projects of varying size.
• Collaborate to drive WMS implementation and support.
• Coordinate inventory, receiving, storage and shipping activities.
• Assist in labor budgeting and input for capital budget decisions.
• Provide input on warehouse procedures, layouts, and equipment standards.
• Coordinate with category managers, sales reps and customers to ensure quality.
• Partner with MDI to ensure regulatory compliance and SQF program resources.
• Lead special projects and stay abreast of industry trends.
• Develop staffing plans with HR to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Direct warehouse strategies aligned with corporate goals and metrics.

Skills

Bi-lingual

Communication

Analytical skills

Logistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI) in Port St. Lucie, FL seeks a seasoned VP of Warehouse Operations to lead planning and oversight of all warehouse activity, ensuring standards compliance and driving performance.

This role directs a team of supervisors and staff, partners with IT to implement WMS, and shapes procedures, layouts, and equipment to support growth and food safety initiatives.