Director, Distribution & Transportation

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

6d • $140,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Distribution & Transportation for Fortune Brands Innovations’ Security business owns the strategy for its multi-site distribution network, carrier partnerships, and long-term product movement. The role leads the team responsible for network operations, collaborates with commercial and operations leaders, and is accountable for customer-facing service performance. The position is hybrid and must be within driving distance of Deerfield, Illinois, with flexibility to work from home Mondays and Fridays. Travel of up to 30% is required.

Requirements

• 10+ years of leadership experience across transportation, logistics, or supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success leading a multi-site distribution network.
• Experience managing carrier relationships, including negotiations and performance management.
• Track record of leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Accountability for service metrics, including on-time, in-full, and damage-free delivery.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute distribution, transportation, and network strategy for the Security business, aligned with growth objectives, customer expectations, and operational requirements.
• Lead a multi-site distribution network, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations across facilities.
• Own end-to-end transportation strategy, including carrier selection, contract negotiations, rate management, and performance oversight.
• Develop and optimize transportation and distribution networks to improve service, reduce costs, enhance scalability, and support business needs.
• Deliver reliable on-time, in-full, and damage-free delivery performance.
• Partner with Commercial, Operations, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Procurement, and Supply Chain leadership on cross-functional initiatives and business results.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for service, cost, inventory flow, transportation efficiency, carrier performance, and warehouse productivity.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and supply chain best practices.
• Lead annual logistics and transportation planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Manage third-party logistics providers, warehouse partners, and transportation vendors to meet performance expectations and contractual obligations.
• Evaluate technologies, systems, and automation opportunities to improve network visibility, productivity, and customer experience.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing team, supporting organizational capability, succession planning, and career development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable transportation, safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations on network performance, strategic opportunities, risks, and investment priorities.
• Set distribution and logistics strategy for the Outdoors business and shape its long-term direction.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits.
• Adoption benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director