Chief, Global Distribution & Customer Experience

Colonial Group; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Lawrenceville, GA, seeks a visionary Vice President of Distribution Center Operations to lead strategy, optimize performance, and deliver best-in-class customer service and cost advantages across global facilities.

The role requires 15 years of experience in large-scale distribution or manufacturing, a business or supply chain degree (MBA preferred), and strong leadership to manage 600+ employees with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience leading a large workforce in a high-volume global distribution or manufacturing network.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain operations or related field; MBA preferred.
• Recognized thought leader in business, supply chain, logistics, and/or global distribution disciplines.
• Experience developing, implementing, and delivering long-term distribution and supply chain strategies.

Responsibilities

• Set the overall vision and distribution strategy for national and international centers to meet customer needs at lowest cost.
• Lead a team of supply chain practitioners across 600+ employees.
• Partner with HR to design workforce strategies for each distribution center location.
• Define objectives and KPIs and review safety, quality, fill rate, and inventory management.
• Oversee major projects including DC layout changes, equipment needs, capital expenses, and improvements.

Skills

Global distribution

Project leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive influence

Travel readiness

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Colonial Group in Lawrenceville, GA, seeks a visionary Vice President of Distribution Center Operations to lead strategy, optimize performance, and deliver best-in-class customer service and cost advantages across global facilities.

The role requires 15 years of experience in large-scale distribution or manufacturing, a business or supply chain degree (MBA preferred), and strong leadership to manage 600+ employees with up to 50% travel.