director of distribution and fulfillment - Atlanta, United States - Solomon Page Fashion & Beauty

Description

Our client is seeking a Director of Distribution and Fulfillment. This senior role will be responsible for Distribution and Fulfillment for an apparel company. The role encompasses both wholesale and DTC operations.

It is a critical leadership position, interacting with all divisions and offering an exciting opportunity to enhance the company's service levels to meet internal and external customers' expectations regarding cost competitiveness, on-time delivery, and fulfillment capabilities.

The ideal candidate is from the apparel industry and has 3PL leadership experience. Client will offer relocation assistance to the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Responsibilities:
Manage the day-to-day operation of a large fulfillment center in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Be responsible for the seamless transition of businesses currently operating elsewhere, from a 3PL, to this facility.
Work within a newly implemented WMS system.
Maintain responsibility for Receiving, Picking, and Packing.
Set the annual budget.
Establish and report on SLAs and other performance metrics.
Provide support for both retail (DTC) as well as wholesale customers.

Qualifications:
Ability to work in a multi-client environment (3PL)
Knowledge of EDI functions
Experience with Domestic and international fulfillment
Experience leading a distribution and fulfillment facility
Excellent communication skills
Hands on management /leadership
Systems savvy / EDI experience
3PL experience a plus
Experience in apparel industry a plus but will consider consumer products background
Relocation allowance is available