Director DC Ops

Circle K; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, 401(k)

Employee stock plan

Tuition reimbursement of $5,000 per yr

Vacation / PTO time

Learning opportunities

Product discounts

Job summary

Circle K seeks a Director of Distribution Center Operations to lead North American DCs, overseeing 3PL networks and owned facilities. You will drive performance, budgets, and continuous improvement across warehouse and outbound transport, shaping the future state of the supply chain through projects and new tech deployments.

You will partner with finance, operations and cross-functional teams to optimize inventory, reduce losses, and deliver strong P&L results while expanding the DC network in

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics or distribution.
• 7 years managing 3PL providers in a large multi-site environment.
• Minimum of three years of direct management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with BI and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee performance management of CK’s 3PL network across owned DCs.
• Lead and manage budget creation and P&L for growing DC footprint.
• Oversee operational execution in warehouse ops and outbound transportation.
• Drive Circle K KPIs and service levels for future DC expansion.
• Collaborate with 3PLs to improve costs, slotting, routing, and shrinkage.
• Deploy best governance for product loss prevention and spoilage mitigation.
• Partner with FP&A and 3PLs to optimize working capital and inventory turns.
• Support deployment of new DCs and insourcing where applicable.
• Identify enterprise-wide gaps and drive policy changes to improve outcomes.

Skills

3PL management

Leadership

Power BI

Budgeting

Logistics strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

BI platforms (Power BI)

Job description

Who We Are

At Circle K, our mission is simple: we want to make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We make everyday moments brighter by delivering thoughtful lifts along the way. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We get the on-the-go lifestyle – that’s why we take extra steps to brighten peoples’ days and make quick stops easier. We are part of communities across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, helping us grow into one of the world’s leading convenience and fuel retail businesses. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey’s going, we can help you get there.

Join Our Team!

We are seeking an experienced Director of Distribution Center (DC) Operations to lead critical components of our North American Supply Chain operations across the U.S. and Canada. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing operational execution and continuous improvements at Circle K’s six company owned distribution centers – operated by third party logistics providers (3PLs). The Director will possess core competencies in the management of warehouse operations, outbound transportation operations, product loss mitigation, inventory on hand/working capital, budgetary oversight, and overall 3PL performance. The role will be a mix of steady state activities while also being involved in the evolution of the Circle K Supply Chain through project management, pilot and proof of concept programs, and the validation/deployment of forward‑facing tech/solutioning. The Director will guide both the company’s existing and future state DC network, present and report to company executive leadership, influence cross‑functional partners, and ensure the successful implementation of projects, processes, and forward‑looking technologies aligned to Circle K’s strategic objectives.

What You Will Do

• Developing and leading the performance management and oversight of CK’s network of 3PL providers that operate our owned distribution centers
• Contributing and thought leadership for Circle K’s evolving supply chain of the future – the build out of four additional distribution centers in the Southeast. Full life cycle project management
• Developing and overseeing the operational execution and budgetary adherence across the core functions of warehouse operations and outbound/store delivery transportation operations
• Developing and owning the annual budget creation and ongoing P+L management across a growing footprint of company owned DCs. OpEx, CapEx, Labor, Warehouse, Transportation, Fleet, Material Handling Equipment, Repair & Maintenance, Product Loss, etc.
• Developing and building out Circle K’s must win KPIs and service level agreements of the future
• Collaborating with 3PL providers to foster a culture of continuous improvement, commercial value unlock, and overarching cost reductions. I.E. Warehouse slotting, store routing, etc.
• Collaborating and implementing with the 3PL providers best processes/governance for product loss prevention, shrink reduction, and spoilage mitigation
• Partnering with Circle K FP&A and our 3PL providers to manage and optimize inventory working capital/days on hand levels and inventory turns
• Contributing and thought leadership and execution to unlock commercial value; maximizing the existing DC footprint, building out of new distribution centers, commissary/co‑packer capabilities, in‑sourcing existing functions that are currently outsourced, etc.
• Identifying enterprise‑wide operational gaps and opportunities, and shaping process or policy changes that support business performance and outcomes

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred. Other combinations of career/job‑related experience and/or education may be substituted
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics or distribution
• 7 years managing 3PL providers in a large multi‑site environment (outsourced operations/logistics) (or) managing company owned/operated DC operations in a large multi‑site environment (or) managing end‑to‑end supply chain within retail, CPG, food service, or broadline/systems‑based distribution
• A minimum of three years of direct management experience leading direct reports
• Must have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple work streams in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills, possess the ability to influence others, and be data driven in everyday decision making
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing and addressing moderately complex issues
• An entrepreneurial spirit interested and experienced in overhauling/building out functionalities from scratch
• Experience with Business Intelligence platforms, data sets, and visualized analytics. Microsoft Power BI and query‑based functionality in Excel
• Ability to collaborate and work cross‑functionally with various internal corporate teams, business units and a large base of external 3rd party vendors/suppliers
• Willing and able to travel (20% – 40%) within North America to Circle K owned distribution centers, commissaries, and co‑packers

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, 401(k), employee stock plan, etc.)
• People Perks which allows for great discounts on food and fuel
• Vacation / PTO time
• Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team
• Work for a leading, innovative, and growing company in convenience stores operations
• Fortune 500 company and a 5 time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
• Tuition reimbursement of $5,000 per year
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast‑growing company

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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