Vice President of Distribution Operations

Uline; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance + 401(k) with 6%match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays & generous PTO

Tuition assistance

On-site café

Fitness center with trainers

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Distribution Operations to lead the company’s distribution network in North America. You will oversee 14 locations and more than 5,000 warehouse staff, directing strategies to boost efficiency, accuracy, and safety in daily operations.

With 15+ years in distribution and a strong background in WMS and performance metrics, you will drive site selection, network optimization, and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 15+ years in distribution with supervisory roles in multiple facilities.
• 7+ years of distribution management experience.
• Knowledge of inbound/outbound warehouse operations and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and optimize our distribution network across 14 North American locations.
• Evaluate operations, inventory, workflows, productivity, and workforce planning.
• Support warehouse development, site selection, design, and product placement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Warehouse operations

WMS experience

Performance metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Lead with a passion to boost efficiency and deliver exceptional customer service. As Vice President of Distribution Operations at Uline, you’ll oversee 29+ million square-feet of warehouse space to improve operations for a growing North American company.

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Lead with a passion to boost efficiency and deliver exceptional customer service. As Vice President of Distribution Operations at Uline, you’ll oversee 29+ million square-feet of warehouse space to improve operations for a growing North American company.

Careers Packed with Potential.

Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

Position 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 initiatives for warehouse development, 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.

Minimum Requirements

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

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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