Head of Distribution Operations & Network Efficiency

Uline; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site café and fitness center

Job summary

Uline, a family-owned North American distributor, seeks a seasoned Vice President of Distribution Operations to oversee expansive warehouse operations and drive efficiency across 14 locations.

You will lead large teams, optimize inventory and workflows, and guide site development and technology investments to boost accuracy, safety, and performance.

This on-site role requires deep operations expertise, strategic leadership, and a track record of managing multi-site distribution networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 15+ years of experience including supervisory roles in a multi-state or multi-building distribution center environment.
• 7+ years of distribution management experience.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of warehouse operations - inbound and outbound.
• Experience with performance metrics and warehouse management systems (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Direct and optimize our distribution network of 14 North American locations with 5,000+ warehouse employees.
• Evaluate distribution operations, including inventory, workflows, productivity, and workforce planning.
• Support warehouse development initiatives, including site selection, building design and product placement.
• Evaluate warehouse systems and technologies to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure exceptional levels of accuracy, safety and performance in daily warehouse functions.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

WMS knowledge

Strategic planning

Performance metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Uline, a family-owned North American distributor, seeks a seasoned Vice President of Distribution Operations to oversee expansive warehouse operations and drive efficiency across 14 locations.

You will lead large teams, optimize inventory and workflows, and guide site development and technology investments to boost accuracy, safety, and performance.

This on-site role requires deep operations expertise, strategic leadership, and a track record of managing multi-site distribution networks.