What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Distribution Center Operations position at AccruePartners?
THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING
- A large-scale organization operating a complex, high-volume distribution network across multiple regions.
- A business in a strong growth phase, continuing to invest in its operational footprint, infrastructure, and long-term supply chain capabilities.
- Distribution operations are supported through a mix of internal ownership and external partners, with an increasing focus on centralized oversight and performance management.
- A supply chain function evolving toward greater standardization, improved visibility, and more consistent execution across locations.
- A lean but growing leadership team focused on driving operational discipline, scalability, and data-driven decision making.
- An environment that combines day-to-day operational responsibility with broader transformation initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and long-term performance.
- A high-impact leadership role with visibility to senior leadership and the ability to influence operational strategy across a growing network.
- The opportunity to shape performance management frameworks, including KPIs, scorecards, and operational standards.
- Ownership of key areas such as partner performance, cost management, and service delivery, with the ability to drive measurable results.
- Exposure to strategic initiatives focused on improving processes, optimizing operations, and supporting future growth.
- A dynamic, fast-paced environment that values continuous improvement and building scalable solutions.
- Career growth within an organization that is investing in its operations, leadership team, and long-term infrastructure.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package within a collaborative, performance-driven culture.
- Charlotte, NC, onsite 5 days a week
- Approximately 20–30% travel across operational sites
- Oversee performance across a multi-site distribution network.
- Manage external partners and drive accountability for operational execution and service levels.
- Develop and refine KPIs, metrics, and reporting to improve visibility and performance.
- Lead budget and cost oversight across operations, including labor and overall network spend.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to align operations with broader business priorities.
- Travel to sites to assess operations, support initiatives, and lead improvement efforts.
- Standardize processes to improve consistency and reduce variability across locations.
- Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance efficiency and performance.
- Contribute to ongoing initiatives focused on optimizing the operating model and supporting future growth.
- Experience in a multi-site distribution or operations environment.
- Background in high-volume, operationally complex industries.
- Experience working with external partners or managing distributed operations.
- Strong financial and operational acumen, including experience with budgets and cost management.
- Ability to operate across multiple functions within an end-to-end operational environment.
- Comfort working with systems and data to drive decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and operate in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to manage complexity across multiple locations and teams.
- CPG and / or Retail experience is required.