VP of Distribution

NorthPoint Search Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Relocation support

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Distribution to lead multi-site U.S. distribution operations from its Charlotte, NC headquarters.

You will drive safety, productivity, cost discipline, and KPIs while guiding major modernization efforts across robotics, AI, and warehouse technology. The role requires 12+ years in logistics with 5+ years in senior leadership, plus a track record of facility upgrades and tech integrations.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations, including 5+ years in senior leadership across multi-site networks.
• Experience in CPG or high-volume consumer sectors.
• Track record of leading facility upgrades, automation initiatives, and technology integrations at scale.
• Strong knowledge of distribution KPIs, labor planning, WMS, and warehouse financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize daily operations across multiple U.S. distribution centers, ensuring safety, service, productivity, and cost control.
• Oversee all aspects of warehouse performance: inventory, receiving, fulfillment, shipping, labor, and KPI alignment.
• Drive standardization of processes and reporting across locations.
• Lead planning and execution of facility upgrades to improve efficiency, capacity, and environmental standards.
• Assess and implement robotics, goods-to-person automation, conveyors, and other tech to optimize throughput.
• Partner with teams and vendors on layout redesign and capital projects.
• Modernize the tech stack via WMS upgrades, AI-powered labor planning, and real-time analytics.
• Use data science and predictive tools to improve inventory, workforce planning, and order prioritization.
• Align tech strategy with business goals for a smarter, responsive network.
• Build a high-performance, people-first culture emphasizing safety, accountability, and development.
• Develop network of site leaders with coaching and succession planning.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across operations.
• Collaborate with Transportation, Supply Chain, Customer Service, IT, and Finance to align execution with goals.
• Serve as strategic voice in planning, expansion, and enterprise improvements.

Skills

Executive leadership

WMS knowledge

Automation experience

AI integration

Data analytics

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

APICS certification

Six Sigma

Lean

Job description

Vice President of Distribution - Charlotte, NC Location: Charlotte, NC (Headquarters) | Travel required to national distribution centers Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive About the Company We are a well-established, nationally recognized company in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector, serving both retail and direct-to-consumer channels. As part of a strategic operational transformation, we are investing heavily in our supply chain and distribution capabilities—upgrading facilities, integrating robotics and AI, and modernizing our approach to leadership and team culture. Position Summary Based in Charlotte, NC, the Vice President of Distribution will lead our multi-site warehouse operations across the U.S., driving performance, scalability, and innovation across the network. This is a strategic transformation role with responsibility for optimizing national distribution capabilities while leading major infrastructure upgrades and implementing new technologies, including AI-driven systems, warehouse automation, and robotics. This executive will shape a modern, data-informed distribution environment that delivers speed, flexibility, and efficiency while fostering a strong, values-driven culture across multiple facilities. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership

Operational Leadership

• Lead and optimize daily operations across multiple U.S. distribution centers, ensuring excellence in safety, service, productivity, and cost control.
• Oversee all aspects of warehouse performance: inventory, receiving, fulfillment, shipping, labor, and KPI alignment.
• Drive consistency and accountability across locations by implementing standardized processes and reporting systems.

Facility Modernization & Automation

• Lead the planning and execution of facility upgrades to improve efficiency, capacity, and environmental standards.
• Assess, select, and implement robotics, goods-to-person automation, conveyor systems, and other technologies to optimize throughput and labor.
• Partner with internal teams and vendors on warehouse layout redesign and capital project execution.

Technology & AI Integration

• Modernize the technology stack through WMS upgrades, AI-powered labor planning, and real-time operational analytics.
• Leverage data science and predictive tools to enhance decision-making across inventory management, workforce planning, and order prioritization.
• Align tech strategy with business goals to create a smarter, more responsive distribution network.

Culture & Talent Development

• Build a high-performance, people-first culture within distribution teams that emphasizes safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a network of site-level leaders, ensuring strong coaching, succession planning, and frontline leadership development.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across warehouse operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with leaders in Transportation, Supply Chain, Customer Service, IT, and Finance to align distribution execution with broader business goals.
• Serve as a strategic voice in operational planning, network expansion, and enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.

Qualifications Required

• 12+ years of experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles across multi-site networks.
• Proven experience in the CPG industry or other high-volume, consumer-facing sectors.
• Track record of leading facility upgrades, automation initiatives, and technology integrations at scale.
• Strong knowledge of distribution KPIs, labor planning, WMS, and warehouse financials.

Preferred

• Experience implementing or managing robotics, AMRs, or AI-enabled planning tools.
• Background in cultural transformation and change management within operational environments.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or professional certifications (APICS, Six Sigma, Lean) preferred.

Travel Requirements

Up to 40% travel to distribution centers nationwide.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $185K–$230K
• Performance Bonus: 25–30%
• Target Total

Compensation

$240K–$300K+

• Executive benefits package, including health, retirement, and relocation support
• Long-term incentive potential (discussed with finalists)

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact executive opportunity to transform and modernize a national distribution network. You’ll lead major capital upgrades, shape a technology-forward operations environment, and create a culture that empowers frontline teams and future leaders. If you’re passionate about building what’s next in logistics—and want to leave a legacy of scalable, smart, and engaged distribution leadership—this is your opportunity.