Senior Director, Distribution & Logistics

TalentSource; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSource seeks a Director of Distribution & Logistics to lead end-to-end distribution operations across warehousing, transportation, and returns management. You will drive operational excellence, inventory accuracy, service levels, and cost optimization within a manufacturing distribution network.

You will oversee warehouse and distribution center operations, implement Lean initiatives, and collaborate with manufacturing, planning, procurement, quality, and customer service teams to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• APICS CLTD certification preferred.
• 10+ years of distribution/logistics leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading warehouse/distribution center operations.
• Experience with ERP/WMS; D365 experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution and logistics operations to ensure accurate, on-time, and cost-effective product flow.
• Oversee warehouse and distribution center operations including receiving, storage, shipping, picking, and material handling.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations.
• Drive inventory accuracy, cycle counting, transactional accuracy, and FIFO discipline.
• Oversee return processes including vendor returns, customer returns, inspection coordination, and disposition management.
• Optimize transportation strategy, carrier relationships, freight routing, and shipping costs.
• Implement Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, throughput, and space utilization.
• Evaluate distribution network capacity and space utilization to support future operational needs.
• Utilize ERP and warehouse management systems to improve operational visibility and control.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, planning, procurement, quality, and customer service teams.
• Support operational changes, demand fluctuations, and new product launches through effective distribution planning.
• Develop and lead high-performing warehouse and logistics teams with strong accountability and engagement

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

APICS CLTD certification

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

D365

Lean manufacturing

Job description

TalentSource seeks a Director of Distribution & Logistics to lead end-to-end distribution operations across warehousing, transportation, and returns management. You will drive operational excellence, inventory accuracy, service levels, and cost optimization within a manufacturing distribution network.

You will oversee warehouse and distribution center operations, implement Lean initiatives, and collaborate with manufacturing, planning, procurement, quality, and customer service teams to support