Vice President of Distribution and Logistics

Ebs Recruiters LLC; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ebs Recruiters is seeking a strategic VP of Distribution & Logistics to lead a multi-site warehouse and distribution network. You will drive operational excellence, scalability, and financial performance across warehousing, fulfillment, inventory, and logistics operations.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record in multi-location leadership, implementing process improvements, and building high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience managing multiple warehouses, distribution centers, or fulfillment operations.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and P&L oversight.
• Proven track record in improving operational efficiency and inventory control.
• Experience implementing warehouse technology and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse, fulfillment, inventory, and logistics across multiple sites.
• Set standards, KPIs, and metrics to drive accountability and consistency.
• Improve inventory accuracy, productivity, capacity utilization, and costs.
• Own financial performance including labour productivity and profitability.
• Develop warehouse leaders and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Standardize processes across existing and new locations.
• Identify and implement technology and process improvements for visibility and scalability.
• Lead integration efforts for acquisitions and build repeatable processes.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Operations management

Warehouse technology

Process improvement

Multi-site leadership

Talent development

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Warehouse automation

Job description

Founded in 2003, ebs Recruiters is built on a foundation of family values and a passion for finding great opportunities for amazing individuals. With over 3,000 talented professionals successfully placed, we are dedicated to making dreams a reality. Networking is at the core of what we do, connecting candidates with their ideal roles and providing top-notch services to our clients.

Today, our leadership team boasts over 100 years of collective experience in technical recruitment. Their extensive expertise brings a unique blend of business acumen and interpersonal skills to every interaction. When you partner with ebs Recruiters, you can rely on us to offer continuity, expertise, and a dedicated contact for all your recruitment needs. We recruit a perfect fit, every time.

VP of Distribution & Logistics

*Candidates must be local to Ridgeland, MS; Milwaukee, WI; or Cleveland, OH*

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on VP of Distribution & Logistics to lead a growing multi‑site warehouse and distribution network. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, improving scalability, enhancing customer service, and ensuring strong financial performance across warehouse, fulfillment, inventory, and logistics operations.

The ideal candidate is an experienced operations leader who has successfully managed multi‑location distribution environments, implemented process improvements, developed high‑performing teams, and led organizations through growth and change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse, fulfillment, inventory, and logistics operations across a multi-site distribution network.
• Establish operating standards, KPIs, and performance metrics to drive consistency and accountability.
• Improve inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Own financial performance, including labor productivity, operating costs, profitability, and P&L management.
• Develop and coach warehouse leaders while building a culture of accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Create standardized processes across existing and newly integrated locations.
• Identify and implement technology, automation, and process improvements that enhance productivity, visibility, and scalability.
• Lead integration efforts for acquired operations and develop repeatable integration processes.
• Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and other departments to improve the end-to-end customer experience.
• Evaluate warehouse infrastructure and recommend strategies to support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience managing multiple warehouses, distribution centers, or fulfillment operations.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operating budgets and P&L performance.
• Proven success improving operational efficiency, inventory management, and warehouse productivity.
• Experience implementing warehouse technology, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to standardize processes and drive performance across multiple locations.
• Strong leadership and team development experience with a track record of building high‑performing teams.
• Experience supporting growth, acquisitions, and operational integrations preferred.
• Strong customer‑service mindset and ability to partner across functions.
• Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic planning and day‑to‑day execution.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; relevant leadership experience and proven results will be highly valued.