Director of Distribution

Randstad USA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Director of Distribution in Sacramento, CA, to lead multi-site warehousing, international freight, and trade compliance. You will drive network strategies, inventory deployment, and growth while partnering with Finance, Sales, and Manufacturing to align distribution with strategic goals.

The role requires 8+ years in distribution/logistics, 5+ years of leadership, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in distribution, logistics, warehousing, or supply chain operations.
• 5+ years managing and developing operational leaders and team supervisors.
• Experience managing multi-site distribution and direct oversight of international freight, customs, and import/export processes.
• Financial & analytical acumen: manage labor, freight, and storage budgets while using data to solve bottlenecks.
• Hands-on experience with ERP, WMS, or TMS systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-location warehousing, domestic/international freight, trade compliance, and logistics partners.
• Design network strategies, optimize inventory deployment, and support facility expansions.
• Own key metrics across service quality, cost efficiency, capacity, and stock accuracy.
• Coach warehouse and operational managers, foster accountability, and champion continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, and Finance to keep distribution aligned with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations/Business

Tools

ERP

WMS

TMS

Job description

About the position

At Randstad, we support modern growers at every scale. Our mission is to improve quality, drive consistency, and simplify the complex through high-performance products, technical support, and hands-on guidance. We are rapidly expanding and investing in top-tier leadership, systems, and technology to power our growing portfolio of industry-leading brands.

The Opportunity

Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives on turning vision into operational excellence? As our Director of Distribution, reporting directly to the COO, you will own and elevate our domestic and international distribution network. You will lead multi-site warehousing, logistics, inventory deployment, transportation, and trade compliance—building a high-performing, scalable organization designed for growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Operations: Oversee multi-location warehousing, domestic/international freight, trade compliance, and logistics partners.
• Drive Strategic Growth: Design network strategies, optimize inventory deployment, and support facility expansions.
• Optimize Performance: Own key metrics across service quality, cost efficiency, capacity, and stock accuracy.
• Build Leaders: Coach warehouse and operational managers, foster accountability, and champion continuous process improvement.
• Cross-Functional Impact: Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, and Finance to keep distribution tightly aligned with business goals.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 8+ years in distribution, logistics, warehousing, or supply chain operations.
• Leadership: 5+ years managing and developing operational leaders and team supervisors.
• Network & Trade Scope: Proven experience managing multi-site distribution and direct oversight of international freight, customs, and import/export processes.
• Financial & Analytical Acumen: Track record of managing labor, freight, and storage budgets while leveraging operational data to solve complex bottlenecks.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP, WMS, or TMS systems.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or equivalent practical experience.

salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 6 AM - 4 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Distribution Leadership: Lead warehouse, distribution, transportation, and logistics operations across multiple locations.
• Performance Management: Own distribution KPIs, establish clear performance expectations, and drive improvements in service, cost, capacity, and inventory flow.
• Inventory Accuracy: Be accountable for stock count approvals and inventory accuracy across all locations.
• Network Strategy: Develop inventory deployment and distribution network strategies; support capacity expansion and new facility initiatives.
• Freight and Trade Operations: Manage domestic and international freight, import/export operations, customs clearance, and distribution partners.
• Cost Management: Manage freight, labor, storage, and other distribution costs; evaluate ROI and service, cost, and inventory tradeoffs.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable warehouse and logistics processes.
• Leadership Development: Coach warehouse and logistics leaders, build accountability, and address performance issues directly.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, and Operations to align distribution with business priorities.
• Project Execution: Set project timelines and drive toward the earliest achievable completion while building systems that support continued growth.

The essential functions of this role include

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

• Documentation of Operations
• cost management (6 years of experience is preferred)
• Distribution (6 years of experience is preferred)
• Inventory (6 years of experience is preferred)
• Operations
• Operations - Wholesale
• managing freight (6 years of experience is preferred)
• transportation management (6 years of experience is preferred)
• Netsuite (4 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Director

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Experience

• Director

Education

• Bachelors (required)