Director of Warehouse Operations

Black-Rifle-Coffee-Company-5; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Rifle Coffee Company in Illinois is seeking a Director of Warehouse Operations to lead 3PL partners, optimize inventory, and drive governance across warehousing, fulfillment, and transport. This role will establish KPIs, ensure SLA compliance, and align physical execution with systems data while delivering service, cost, and quality targets for customers.

You will partner with Planning, Finance, and Customer Service to improve visibility, accuracy, and cycle times, and you’ll champion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of experience in distribution, logistics, or 3PL management.
• Proven experience managing outsourced warehousing or multi-site logistics networks.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control processes, and WMS/ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to hold external partners accountable to performance standards.
• Willingness to travel regularly to 3PL sites.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day and strategic performance of all 3PL partners across warehousing and fulfillment operations.
• Establish, track, and standardize KPIs across all 3PL sites, including service levels, cost performance, inventory accuracy, and productivity.
• Lead regular performance reviews, audits, and business reviews with 3PL leadership.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and SLAs; drive corrective actions when performance falls short.
• Inventory Management: oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliation processes, and variance investigation.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective action for inventory discrepancies, shrink, damage, and loss.
• Partner with Planning and Finance to validate inventory levels and support financial close.
• Drive standardization of operating procedures, reporting, and workflows across all 3PL sites.
• Validate WMS and TMS outputs, reporting, and interfaces with internal systems.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field

Job description

Mission Statement:We are Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded company serving premium, fresh-roasted coffee to people who love America. We have a love for coffee, dogs, the outdoors, America, and most importantly, our customers! We are more than a product and more than a company; we are a culture. A culture full of motivated people who roll up their sleeves and get the job done with integrity, love, innovation, and radical transparency. Join us as we take action on our commitment to provide quality coffee and give back to the veteran and first responder communities and those who support it.Job SummaryThe Director of Warehouse Operations is responsible for the end-to-end performance, execution, and governance of all third-party logistics (3PL) partners, including warehousing, fulfillment, transportation support, and inventory management. This role ensures outsourced operations deliver against service, cost, quality, and compliance expectations while maintaining strong operational discipline and data integrity across the network.This leader serves as the primary owner of 3PL execution, acting as the bridge between physical warehouse operations, system data, financial accuracy, and customer service outcomes. Success in this role requires strong operational leadership, deep understanding of warehouse and inventory processes, and the ability to enforce standards with external partners.Job DetailsKey Responsibilities3PL Performance & Vendor ManagementOwn day-to-day and strategic performance of all 3PL partners across warehousing and fulfillment operationsEstablish, track, and standardize KPIs across all 3PL sites, including service levels, cost performance, inventory accuracy, and productivityLead regular performance reviews, audits, and business reviews with 3PL leadershipEnsure compliance with contractual obligations and SLAs; drive corrective actions when performance falls shortServe as the primary escalation point for operational, service, or execution issues impacting customers or inventory integrityInventory Management & ControlEnsure accurate, timely, and consistent inventory execution across all 3PL-operated facilitiesOversee and enforce cycle count programs, physical inventories, reconciliation processes, and variance investigation standardsDrive root-cause analysis and corrective action for inventory discrepancies, shrink, damage, and lossMonitor inventory health, including aging, excess, damaged inventory, and disposition processesPartner closely with Planning and Finance to validate inventory levels, resolve discrepancies, and support financial close and audit readinessImprove inventory visibility, traceability, and system integrity across WMS, ERP, and reporting platformsOperational Execution & StandardizationDrive standardization of operating procedures, reporting, and workflows across all 3PL sitesEnsure consistent execution of inbounding, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processesLead root-cause analysis for operational failures and service defects and ensure timely corrective actionSupport capacity planning, peak readiness, and contingency planning in partnership with Transportation and Planning teamsData, Systems & ReportingEnsure accuracy and integrity of operational and inventory data provided by 3PL partnersValidate WMS and TMS outputs, reporting, and interfaces with internal systemsEstablish clear, executive-ready dashboards and reporting that highlight performance trends, risks, and unresolved issuesReduce reliance on manual workarounds and inconsistent reporting practices across the networkCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, Customer Service, Finance, and Distribution teams to align on inventory flow, service expectations, and operational prioritiesTranslate operational realities into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadershipEnsure alignment between physical execution, system data, and customer-facing commitmentsContinuous ImprovementLead initiatives focused on improving service levels, cost efficiency, throughput, and operational disciplineDrive improvements in warehouse execution, inventory accuracy, and process complianceAdvance operational maturity through stronger governance, standard work, and accountability across 3PL partnersPromote a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvementKey Performance IndicatorsOperational KPIsOrder accuracy and on-time shipment performanceCost per order / cost per unit shippedProductivity and throughput metricsDock-to-stock and cycle time performanceInventory & Compliance KPIsInventory accuracy and reconciliation performanceCycle count compliance and variance resolution timeShrink and loss ratesInventory aging and disposition cycle timeAudit results and corrective action closure rateQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field8–12+ years of experience in distribution, logistics, or 3PL managementProven experience managing outsourced warehousing or multi-site logistics networksStrong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control processes, and WMS/ERP systemsDemonstrated ability to hold external partners accountable to performance standardsStrong analytical, communication, and leadership skillsWillingness to travel regularly to 3PL sitesAgency Disclaimer:Black Rifle Coffee Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third parties. Any resume submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of Black Rifle Coffee Company, and no fee will be paid. Please do not contact our team regarding recruiting services.