Senior Director, Operations & Logistics Strategy

RiseMe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RelaDyne is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Business Operations to lead the operating model, logistics strategy, and performance across its non-fuel distribution network. This high-visibility role partners with Operations, Finance, IT, and Sales to drive productivity and profitability.

The position requires 10+ years of leadership in operations, a strong background in distribution and logistics, and a track record of implementing governance, analytics, and performance systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in business operations, distribution, logistics, supply chain, operational excellence, or related field.
• Experience leading complex, multi-location operations.
• Proven success developing operating models, governance frameworks, analytics capabilities, and performance management systems.
• Strong understanding of distribution, logistics, transportation, dispatch, and/or network optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that improve productivity, profitability, capacity utilization, and customer experience.
• Strong business and financial acumen with ability to connect operational performance to financial outcomes.
• Experience with ERP, business intelligence, analytics, and other technology-enabled business platforms.
• Strong executive communication, presentation, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and drive adoption of new processes and technologies.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business operations strategy for RelaDyne's non-fuel distribution business.
• Establish operating cadence, governance, decision-making frameworks, and performance expectations across the network.
• Lead and develop Regional Directors of Business Operations and other teams supporting logistics, analytics, and business improvement.
• Partner with senior leaders across Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT to improve cross-functional execution.
• Advise executive leadership on business trends, performance opportunities, risks, and strategic priorities.
• Provide leadership for non-fuel logistics strategy and dispatch governance while partnering with Branch Operations on execution.
• Lead initiatives focused on capacity utilization, routing, delivery efficiency, asset productivity, and service performance.
• Develop and monitor logistics KPIs and operating reviews to drive accountability and informed decision-making.
• Support logistics and dispatch integration related to acquisitions when needed.
• Establish and oversee KPIs, reporting standards, and business performance reviews for the non-fuel business.
• Provide leadership for analytics and business intelligence capabilities.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and IT to develop tools and reporting that support strategic and operational decisions.
• Use data and financial insights to identify performance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and lead cross-functional initiatives that improve profitability, productivity, operating expense, asset utilization, customer experience, and distribution economics.
• Lead network optimization, route optimization, cost-to-serve, and service model improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Operations excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

RelaDyne is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Business Operations to lead the operating model, logistics strategy, and performance across its non-fuel distribution network. This high-visibility role partners with Operations, Finance, IT, and Sales to drive productivity and profitability.

The position requires 10+ years of leadership in operations, a strong background in distribution and logistics, and a track record of implementing governance, analytics, and performance systems.