Distribution Center Director

Join the VF FamilyWe are one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by all of our global associates across brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.We believe that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more. That’s what we want for everyone who joins us at VF. And frankly, that’s what it takes to thrive here.Here you can do the best work of your life. We are purpose led and performance driven, people-focused and supportive. Most importantly, we believe that everyone should be empowered to be their authentic self and we power an internal movement of inclusion and belonging. Our teams are built on a global mindset, sparked by sharp minds of diverse individuals and reflects the global consumers we serve.Bring your energy and fresh perspective, contribute to our movement and build your future with us.Position Title:Distribution Center, Director Summary:This key position leads and implements the Distribution Center's operational strategy, responsible for ensuring financial, production, and safety KPIs, analyzes and drives continuous improvement projects, manages the DC budget.Key Responsibilities:Operational ManagementDirect activities, projects, and operational priorities to ensure order fulfillment.Lead kick off meetings to determine order status and priorities.Monitor and ensure operational flow in conjunction with managers.Manage and control the DC budget.Review and manage DC business priorities.Ensure that deliveries are fulfilled to customer requirements.Talent ManagementDevelop and mentor people leaders. Promote company culture, policies and safety alignments. Control and AuditControl and approval of operative and supplier expenses.Compliance with DC's AEO Certification.Expense management and optimization.CommunicationGenerate communication channels with key areas of the business.Negotiate and execute agreements with brands.Foster teamwork between areas and associates.Administration and Continuous ImprovementAnalyze and support continuous improvement projects.Approve infrastructure and capital projects for DC.Analyze areas of opportunity, identify root causes, and provide solutions. Soft SkillsNegotiationLeadershipEthicsAnalytical skillsConflict resolutionStrategic coachingRequirementsDegree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field.Master's degree desirable: MBA, Finance or Supply Chain.10+ years of experience in related positions such as Director, Site Leader or Senior Manager in Supply Chain / DC. Experience implementing operational efficiencies.Knowledge of WMS and SAP systems, PKMS or Manhattan is desirable. Intermediate - Advanced Excel. Knowledge of Power BI.Fluent English is a must. Free To Be, Inclusion & DiversityAs a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.We just have one question. Are you in?