Senior Vice President of Distribution - Carson, United States - Lakeshore Learning Materials

Lakeshore Learning Materials Carson, United States

1 week ago

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Job Description

Job Description Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children.

Since 1954, weve grown into a global communitywith a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division.

But today were working better, smarter and faster than everand setting our sights even higher.

Were building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work.

Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each others passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

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 Lakeshores operational priorities are fully mapped out and aligned with the companys 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 companys broader objectives
Leading, advising and mentoring the on-site management group to support learning and developmentand 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 locations 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? Heres what were 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 heres 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 coverageEPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefitschoose 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 dressand 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 couldnt do the extraordinary things were 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 workits a great experience to be part of.

Day in and day out, we give everything weve 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, were constantly on the lookout for people to join us.

So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, wed love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talentnot based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If things arent equal, we all lose.
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