Distribution Center (OpCo) Vice President

Core-Mark; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group company, is seeking a senior leader to join its distribution leadership team and drive operational excellence across warehouses, sales, and supply chain. You will partner with OpCo Presidents and regional executives to deliver growth, profitability, and exceptional customer service.

The role emphasizes mobility, strategic thinking, and cross-functional leadership within a large, matrixed organization, with relocation opportunities as needed and exposure to

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehousing/distribution.
• Experience as President/General Manager or equivalent with full P&L responsibility.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Drive business performance across operations, sales, supply chain, transportation, safety, and talent management.
• Develop deep understanding of Core-Mark's business model, culture, operating philosophy, and customer value proposition.
• Lead day-to-day distribution center operations, ensuring excellence in service, safety, productivity, quality, and financial performance.
• Support the execution of strategic and operational initiatives that improve profitability, customer satisfaction, and team member engagement.
• Analyze business performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that drive sustainable results.
• Participate in structured development experiences, executive mentorship, and cross-functional exposure designed to broaden enterprise leadership capabilities.
• Drive a performance-based culture that balances operational results with leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and long-term organizational health.
• Demonstrate the agility and mobility to assume increasing levels of responsibility and leadership across Core-Mark and the broader Performance Food Group organization.
• Serve as a key member of the OpCo leadership team, helping shape both short-term execution and long-term business strategy.

Job description

Company Description

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering customers, employees, and communities has allowed us to build over $23 Billion in revenue. Through our distribution centers, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to customers across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more


• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system


• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary

We are seeking high-caliber senior leaders from our industry and related sectors who are ready to make an immediate impact while expanding their leadership scope across a complex distribution business. Bringing deep operational, sales, and business leadership experience gained outside the organization, you will initially partner with our top-performing OpCo Presidents and regional executives to immerse yourself in our business, culture, and processes, while playing a critical role in driving current operational excellence and business results.

This opportunity is designed for highly mobile leaders who are energized by growth and advancement. Through broad exposure to our operations, executive leadership team, and enterprise-wide opportunities, you will develop the knowledge, relationships, and experience needed to pursue expanded leadership roles across Core-Mark and the broader Performance Food Group family of companies.

Position Responsibilities

• Partner with the OpCo President and regional leadership team to drive business performance across operations, sales, supply chain, transportation, safety, and talent management.


• Quickly develop a deep understanding of Core-Mark's business model, culture, operating philosophy, and customer value proposition.


• Lead day-to-day distribution center operations, ensuring excellence in service, safety, productivity, quality, and financial performance.


• Support the execution of strategic and operational initiatives that improve profitability, customer satisfaction, and team member engagement.


• Analyze business performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that drive sustainable results.


• Participate in structured development experiences, executive mentorship, and cross-functional exposure designed to broaden enterprise leadership capabilities.


• Drive a performance-based culture that balances operational results with leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and long-term organizational health.


• Demonstrate the agility and mobility to assume increasing levels of responsibility and leadership across Core-Mark and the broader Performance Food Group organization.


• Serve as a key member of the OpCo leadership team, helping shape both short-term execution and long-term business strategy.

Qualifications

12+ years of progressive experience, including recent service as a President, General Manager, or equivalent leader accountable for full P&L performance within a warehouse distribution operation.

Results driven, entrepreneurial, and collaborative professional who thrives in a large corporation but with a non-conforming culture

Demonstrated track record of setting annual business plan objectives, setting and achieving operational excellence performance standards, especially in a tight margin environment.

Must be willing to relocate.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is preferred.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.