Director, Distribution

Versant Health • Westampton Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Director, Distribution leads the end-to-end receipt, warehousing, and distribution of eyewear products, including frames, cases, and accessories. This role sets the strategic direction of the distribution center (DC) by establishing policies, procedures, and initiatives to successfully achieve objectives and key results (OKRs), ensure timely delivery, and support company financial objectives. The Director provides leadership on complex, cross-functional projects and leverages deep expertise in global transportation, logistics, and compliance to align distribution operations with broader business strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required; Focus on operations management preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelors
• 7+ years of experience operating in a high-volume manufacturing/ fabrication environment, warehouse, or distribution center management required
• Strong understanding of the Project Management Life Cycle and frameworks required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required

Responsibilities

• Lead all Activities within the DC
• Ensure P&L and fiscal responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures
• Identify and implement innovative process improvements to enhance DC operations, increase efficiency, and lower costs; Evaluate and recommend emerging trends and technologies in the eyecare industry for integration into current processes
• Ensure compliance with government import regulations
• Maintain a proactive approach to vendor relations to achieve cost savings and improve operational effectiveness
• Design and launch innovative programs to optimize revenue growth
• Ensure a customer-centric approach to meet the needs of both internal and external customers
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and adjust lab efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead projects to deliver integration and innovation initiatives within scope, time, and budget constraints; Employ project management methodologies to plan, execute, and track projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives; Report project status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT, procurement, and vendors
• Collaborate with IT and other internal teams to integrate laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other technologies effectively
• Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to enhance lab operations and efficiency
• Oversee the returns process in the warehouse, ensuring accurate handling, timely credit issuance, and proper system reporting of returns

What This Job Offers

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