VP, Global Distribution

Job Summary

The Vice President, Global Distribution is responsible for developing and executing KEEN's global distribution and fulfillment strategy to deliver an exceptional fan experience while enabling profitable, scalable growth across the enterprise. This executive leads the company's owned Fan Engagement Center (FEC) in Kentucky and provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of KEEN's global distribution network, including company-owned operations and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.

Working closely with Regional Managing Directors and cross-functional leaders, this role establishes global operating standards, drives continuous improvement, and ensures consistent execution across all distribution operations. The Vice President is accountable for optimizing service, cost, inventory flow, safety, quality, and operational performance while building a scalable distribution network that supports KEEN's long-term growth strategy.

As a member of the Global Operations leadership team, this leader will play a key role in advancing enterprise initiatives, including SAP S/4 transformation, operational excellence, automation, and technology-enabled capabilities. The ideal candidate is an experienced executive who combines strategic vision with operational discipline, develops high-performing teams, and creates a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

Description

• Develop and execute KEEN's global distribution strategy to support profitable growth, deliver an exceptional fan experience, and build a scalable, resilient fulfillment network aligned with the company's long-term business objectives.
• Provide executive leadership for KEEN's Fan Engagement Center (FEC) in Kentucky while establishing the operating standards, governance, and performance expectations across the company's global distribution network, including third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
• Establish and monitor global key performance indicators (KPIs), service levels, and operational governance to ensure consistent execution, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across all distribution operations.
• Lead the ongoing evaluation and optimization of KEEN's global distribution network, including capacity planning, network design, inventory flow, fulfillment capabilities, and future scalability to support business growth.
• Partner closely with Regional Managing Directors to align global distribution strategies with regional business priorities while driving consistency, collaboration, and operational excellence across all markets.
• Lead regular operational and financial business reviews with distribution leaders and 3PL partners to improve service, productivity, inventory accuracy, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Drive the modernization of KEEN's distribution capabilities by leading technology-enabled transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4, warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, advanced analytics, AI-enabled capabilities, and digital process improvements.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence through standardization, continuous improvement, Lean principles, data-driven decision making, and disciplined execution across the global distribution network.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and all applicable regulatory, safety, and operational standards while promoting a culture where safety, accountability, and employee well-being are foundational values.
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Customer Service, Planning, Product, Technology, Finance, and Supply Chain leaders to align distribution capabilities with customer expectations, inventory strategies, business priorities, and future growth opportunities.
• Develop and manage the global distribution operating budget, driving productivity improvements, cost optimization, capital planning, and disciplined financial stewardship while maintaining industry-leading service levels.
• Lead strategic sourcing, RFQs, contract negotiations, and long-term performance management of global logistics and 3PL partners to ensure service excellence, operational flexibility, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Identify operational, supply chain, and business continuity risks across the global distribution network and develop mitigation strategies that improve resilience and ensure uninterrupted service to customers.
• Advance KEEN's sustainability commitments by identifying opportunities to improve transportation efficiency, reduce waste, optimize packaging, strengthen reverse logistics, and implement environmentally responsible distribution practices.
• Build and develop a high-performing global distribution organization through talent development, succession planning, coaching, organizational capability building, a