Job Abstract

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Senior Vice President of Distribution to join our team. In this role, you will work with high-level executives and individual department heads to ensure Lakeshore’s operational priorities are fully mapped out and aligned with the company’s overall direction and goals. The successful candidate will have the ability to strategize and collaborate in a team-oriented culture. Ideal applicants have experience overseeing B 2 B/ B 2 C distribution s...

Job Description

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Senior Vice President of Distribution to join our team. In this role, you will work with high-level executives and individual department heads to ensure Lakeshore’s operational priorities are fully mapped out and aligned with the company’s overall direction and goals. The successful candidate will have the ability to strategize and collaborate in a team-oriented culture. Ideal applicants have experience overseeing B2B/B2C distribution settings with multiple locations. This position is located at our Carson, CA, distribution center, with 50% travel to support three centers across multiple states.

A day in the office looks like this:

Owning the development, leadership and execution of the operational strategic plan for all aspects of our fulfillment operations/distribution
Working closely with the executive team and department heads to establish priorities for selected projects, set ambitious but achievable goals to improve efficiency and fulfill the company’s broader objectives
Leading, advising and mentoring the on-site management group to support learning and development—and deliver results as one unified team
Understanding the day-to-day operations, financials, head count, backlog and service levels
Developing revisions and enhancements to schedules, resource allocations and production requirements?
Shaping continuous improvement efforts and ensuring adherence to best practices?
Working toward improving productivity while reducing operational costs
Ensuring each location’s KPIs are at premium status levels
Defining the annual budget
Leading the network design processes to allow for future growth
DC network evaluation to identify and strategize growth opportunities
Overseeing and ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT and safety and environmental rules
Identifying, prioritizing, structuring and solving an array of other complex business problems through the use of analytics and business judgment

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

10+ years of broad logistics, distribution and supply chain management experience in progressively senior positions within a high-volume retail distribution environment that includes automation
5+ years of e-commerce, direct-to-consumer, high-volume LTL and high-volume small parcel operations experience
5+ years on small parcel freight contracts and LTL contracts, with a solid knowledge of ocean, rail and intermodal transportation a plus
Extensive background in storage utilization, both rack and bulked inventory
Proven experience in managing high-value capital investment projects to include automation, MHE and WMS, TMS and LMS software integrations, as well as network optimization and the green-fielding of a distribution center
Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing experience a plus
Ability to create and analyze profit & loss statements and expense controls, as well as validate processes of KPI measurements
Talent for fostering loyalty, cooperation and communication among various departments
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset
Ability to travel 50% each month

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

Salary: $380,000- $400,000 with an annual bonus of up to 20%
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
On-site preschool for our employees’ children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

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