VP Distribution Operations Apply to This Job

Company: ExecuNet
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: February 25, 2021

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Remarks: The primary purpose of the Vice President, Distribution Operations (VPDO) is to oversee the operations function of one or more warehouses in a region / geography. Each distribution center will be either a dry, frozen, perishable or GMHBC grocery facility and will service a variety of customers across the geography. Locations may be either a union or non-union workforce. As a VPDO, you will collaborate with Transportation and Customer Solutions leadership to deliver annual targets in the areas of safety, quality, service and profitability. The VPDO must be able to work collaboratively across the internal organization, while at the same time engaging with a variety of leaders (including senior executives) in the CPG and grocery retail industry.

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• Strategy: Own the development, leadership and execution of the operational strategic plan inclusive of project selection, resource management and technology innovation. Assist in vetting and prioritizing projects, determining 3rd party partners and soliciting innovative strategies for the company. Collaborate with Customer Experience & Business Development teams to identify new business opportunities ensuring future pipeline for growth is healthy. Identify new ways to help the COMPANY Family of Companies execute the SGP and deliver expectations.
• Leadership, the Continuous Improvement Approach, and the COMPANY Way to Operate: Team - Constantly assess if the team has the right structure and personnel to support the business. Ensure that the right processes are in place for development plans and succession planning. Be a developer and exporter of talent for the rest of the organization. Be a coach and mentor enabling development of current and next generation leaders. Business - Support execution of daily operational activities across multiple sites, supporting a variety of customers and their needs. Ensure all business processes are successfully executed to include daily, weekly and monthly continuous improvement venues. Be a solution provider and a partner to address operational concerns and / or inefficiencies. Guide leaders to execute actions ensuring delivery of the company's long term strategic plan.
• Deliver Results as ONE Team: Internal company - Deliver year over year improvements across a variety of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Mentor project leaders to develop business cases and expected return on investments for larger scale projects. Leverage metrics and analytic tools to allocate resources against the right work. Effectively communicate current processes and future solution recommendations as needed. Work closely with Customer Experience & Business Development teams on a variety of issues to include: new business opportunities, operational execution, customer concerns, talent planning, etc. External company - Deliver year over year improvements across a variety of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for CPG and grocery Retailers. Actively engage in business reviews with partners, while collaborating with them to improve performance.
• COMPANY Family of Companies Support: Engage with partners across the company to provide insight and support as needed to achieve operational and synergy expectations. Positively represent the company brand as the head of Operations both internally and externally. Support COMPANY Family of Companies and Chief Supply Chain Officer with strategic initiatives as needed.
• Travel Required: Yes
• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
• Warehouse : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F) Years Of Experience
  • 15+ : Progressive leadership roles providing executive guidance and mentorship, preferably in a Supply Chain Operations role (Warehouse / Transportation / Manufacturing),
  • 7-10 : Proven successful third party logistics and / or CPG leadership. Wholesale operations and understanding is a plus. Qualifications
    
    Bachelor's Degree - Business, Bachelor's Degree - Engineering Management, Bachelor's Degree - Logistics Management
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