Vice President of Warehouse Operations

Position Title: Vice President, Warehousing & Distribution
Location: Norfolk, VA (Multi-site Operations U.S. Based)

Company Overview:

A privately held, long-standing logistics organization is seeking a senior leader to oversee its warehousing and distribution network. This company operates across multiple business units in transportation, packaging, brokerage, and international freight. With a national footprint and millions of square feet of warehouse space, they offer fully integrated supply chain solutions across a diverse customer base.

The warehousing and distribution team consists of approximately 250 employees across over a dozen sites. The company is in a phase of transformation and growth and is seeking a leader to modernize operations while preserving its commitment to service and long-term partnerships.

Position Summary:

The Vice President, Warehousing & Distribution will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational performance of the warehousing division. This role requires a forward-thinking executive who thrives in change management environments and has a strong track record of building scalable processes, improving KPIs, and developing high-performing teams. The role will partner closely with other business units to deliver comprehensive logistics solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Design and execute a forward-looking warehousing and distribution strategy.

• Oversee daily operations including inventory, order fulfillment, shipping/receiving, facilities, and safety.

• Lead optimization efforts in warehouse processes and productivity initiatives across multiple locations.

• Implement performance tracking dashboards and leverage data analytics for decision-making.

• Champion safety, compliance, and employee engagement across all facilities.

• Support talent acquisition and retention strategies within the operations teams.

Business Growth & Integration

• Identify new revenue opportunities within existing accounts and adjacent markets.

• Drive operational collaboration with other divisions to deliver integrated logistics services.

• Foster a customer-first culture across distribution and support teams.

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Serve as a key member of the executive team to shape company-wide strategy and forecasting.

• Own divisional P&L and be accountable for achieving margin and growth goals.

• Lead business transformation initiatives and introduce technology solutions aligned with long-term objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Leadership experience overseeing 200+ employees across warehousing, logistics, or industrial operations.

• Strong background in performance management using KPIs and operational dashboards.

• Full P&L responsibility experience and background in developing pricing/costing models.

• Demonstrated success in both short-term operations execution and long-term strategic leadership.

• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Power BI).

• Working knowledge of modern WMS and ERP platforms.

• Strong communication and leadership presence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Continuous improvement certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) preferred.

• Experience managing multi-site warehouse networks.

• MBA or other advanced business degree strongly preferred.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required.

• Advanced degree preferred.