VP Distribution

VP Distribution Chesapeake, VA Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Qualifications Operational cost reduction Managerial strategic planning Strategic management Operations management Bachelor's degree in business Compliance management implementation Policy & process development Bachelor's degree Performance Improvement (PI) Employee relations management Mentoring Senior level Business Operations Stakeholder relationship building Operational budget management Organizational budget management Senior leadership Full Job Description The role of VP, Distribution at Family Dollar, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of distribution operations for multiple facilities throughout the distribution network. This position will also be responsible for providing strategic management and hands-on leadership designed to support a culture of continuous improvement that provides cost and productivity improvements through enhanced methodologies. This position is responsible for embracing Family Dollar's store-centric commitment to customers, customer service, and sales.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide general oversight and guidance on all distribution functions, with a focus on developing effective methods to measure performance and optimize productivity throughout the distribution network. Formulate and execute strategies designed to achieve operational objectives for distribution network and individual distribution centers. Develop the operating budget for the department. Upon final approval ensure the distribution centers operate within appropriated amounts. Develop policies and procedures for distribution processes in order to ensure optimization and compliance with established standards and regulations. Provide strategic vision and direction for network-wide implementation of new programs or processes and ensure statistical reports are developed to measure and manage tactical progress and compliance. Proactively work with both internal and external business partners to ensure distribution operation is effectively supporting customer requirements and achieving fulfillment and delivery expectations. Build strategic cross-functional relationships with key management throughout the organization, e.g., Store Operations, Transportation, Merchandising, Human Resources. Develop operational and productivity metrics, resource needs, and opportunities for improvement. Identify and evaluate strategic distribution technology opportunities, e.g., Catalyst, RF, Voice Pick. Ensure establishment and maintenance of positive labor- management relations designed to promote harmonious employee relations. Coach and mentor distribution management staff, as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Approximately 40% travel. Mix of home office environment and distribution center onsite visits. Previous multi-site responsibility preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Distribution, Operations, Transportation, or related field preferred. Minimum 10-15 years senior management in operations/distribution environment.

Why Family Dollar:

At Family Dollar, we are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering value to our customers and communities. This role offers the opportunity to shape how outsourced services support a large, dynamic retail organization and to make a measurable impact across the enterprise. Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Full time 510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320 Distribution Center Leadership Family Dollar