Director of Distribution

Confidential; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A logistics leadership firm located in Baltimore is seeking a Director for logistics operations, overseeing warehouse and logistics teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in distribution leadership and a proven ability to manage large-scale operations. Responsibilities include optimizing processes, leading vendor negotiations, and enhancing team performance. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits including medical and vision insurance, and a full-time employment type.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of distribution experience leadership.
• Proven success managing large-scale distribution centers.
• Deep expertise in logistics and warehousing operations.
• Experience in environments recognized for operational excellence.
• Strong background in warehouse design and equipment optimization.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership to teams.
• Architect and refine logistics and warehousing processes.
• Champion a values-driven culture across all departments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders for execution of initiatives.
• Design and implement storage and handling strategies.
• Lead vendor selection and negotiations.
• Collaborate on deploying advanced technologies.
• Navigate competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Process Optimization

Culture & Engagement

Cross-Functional Alignment

Strategic Planning

Vendor Management

Technology Enablement

Agile Execution

Communication Skills

Data Analytics

Job description

Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership: Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership to warehouse and logistics teams, ensuring alignment with daily performance goals and long-term business objectives.
• Process Optimization: Architect and refine scalable logistics and warehousing processes that consistently exceed customer expectations and support enterprise growth.
• Culture & Engagement: Champion a values-driven culture that promotes ownership, collaboration, and operational excellence across all departments.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with internal stakeholders across Sales, Purchasing, IT, Finance, and HR to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
• Strategic Planning: Design and implement warehouse storage and handling strategies that support future scalability and efficiency.
• Vendor Management: Lead the selection and negotiation of third-party logistics providers, ensuring alignment with service standards and strategic priorities.
• Technology Enablement: Collaborate with leadership to deploy advanced technologies that enhance productivity, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Agile Execution: Navigate competing priorities with agility, maintaining focus on high-impact outcomes in a dynamic operational environment.

Experience:

• 5+ years of distribution experience leadership
• Proven success managing large-scale distribution centers, including automated and G2P systems.
• Deep expertise in logistics, warehousing, and centralized distribution operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, standardize processes, and build high-performance teams.
• Experience in environments recognized for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong background in warehouse design and equipment optimization.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in data analytics.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-functional setting.

Physical & Work Environment:

• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, operating powered industrial trucks, and navigating warehouse environments.
• Comfortable working in both office and warehouse settings.
• Training provided for equipment operation and safety compliance.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business

Industries

Wholesale

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave