Director, Distribution Center

HD Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, is a leading wholesale distribution company serving customers and their communities across the Multifamily, Public Sector, Hospitality, Trades, Industrial, and Healthcare industries through an expansive network of over 75 distribution centers across the U.S. & Canada.  

Required Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, logistics, or distribution center operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

• Proven track record of managing large-scale, high-volume distribution centers (preferably 300+ headcount).

• Demonstrated success leading teams of managers and cross-functional staff, with strong emphasis on coaching, development, and performance management.

• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory control, transportation, and order fulfillment processes.

• Exceptional ability to develop and execute strategies that drive efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

• Skilled in analyzing KPIs and operational data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor planning, and cost control initiatives.

• Proven ability to foster a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.

• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of the organization, from frontline associates to executive leadership.

• Experience in leading change management initiatives and scaling operations in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred).

Job Summary

Responsible for directing all operation activities in a distribution center environment of approximately 150M or greater in revenue. Responsible for supporting the distribution network by managing redistribution activities of $20M inventory or greater. Responsible for operational excellence and process improvement initiatives; ensuring customers expectations are exceeded; and talent acquisition, development and retention of associates. Operate as a strategic partner with logistics and supply chain management in establishing and adhering to operating budgets.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Provides effective leadership of others to ensure efficient distribution operations and adherence to policy, procedure and process excellence. Ensures well being of associates through compliance with all safety and Hazmat rules and regulations, legal regulations and human resource policies.
• Selects, develops, and manages performance of direct and indirect reports.
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels by effectively forecasting resources needed to meet service, financial and operational requirements.
• Oversees carrier services and dedicated delivery processes. Partners with support staff to ensure compliance with all DOT regulations.
• Develops annual operating budgets in support of the company's financial goals and responsible for P&L management. Completes cost justification and determines ROI.
• Controls cost through process improvement initiatives, productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of space and protection of stored materials. Ensures protection and accuracy of inventory by adhering to all inventory control processes and procedures.
• Protects the well-being of associates and environment by ensuring a culture of safety awareness and strict compliance to all EHS and Hazmat policies and procedures.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. May recommend/make decisions regarding new programs/initiatives that have significant impact to the business and carry consequences in unsuccessful endeavors.
• Manages a larger team or multiple small teams through direction of subordinate management and/or supervisory staff.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking and/or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).
• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

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