Vice President Operations

ABOUT US:

Baseball Lifestyle 101 is a growing apparel company located in Farmingdale, New York. We pride ourselves on the community that we have built and the clothing that represents baseball fanatics everywhere. We believe the team we build today is the foundation for our future success.

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Vice President of Operations will be a key member of the executive

leadership team, responsible for overseeing all operational functions across our omni-channel business, including e-commerce, retail, and wholesale divisions. This leader will drive operational excellence, foster high-performing teams, and ensure seamless execution from supply chain to customer delivery. This is an exempt role and will report directly to the Chief Operations Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Vice President of Operations is responsible for the following:

• Develop and execute operational strategies that support the company’s growth across e-commerce, retail, and wholesale channels.
• Partner with executive leadership to align operational goals with overall business objectives.
• Optimize end-to-end business processes, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and profitability.
• Oversee all distribution center operations, including inventory management, fulfillment, logistics, and shipping accuracy.
• Implement best practices for warehouse management systems, productivity metrics, and cost control.
• Ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer and wholesale orders while maintaining brand quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team across multiple departments.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and nurture future leaders, implementing training programs and career development pathways.
• Project & Process Management
• Direct and manage large-scale operational projects, from systems implementation to process improvements and infrastructure expansion.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions to improve workflow, communication, and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that drive efficiency and enhance the customer experience.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, forecasting, and financial performance metrics.
• Analyze operational data and KPIs to drive informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization without compromising quality or service.
• Performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in operations within apparel, retail, or consumer goods industries
• Proven success managing distribution centers and logistics operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership and people development skills, with a track record of building effective, motivated teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic projects from conception through execution.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP and warehouse management systems (WMS), required.