Director Material Management & Logistics

Interface•LaGrange, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader dedicated to rethinking how spaces work for people and the planet. Our portfolio includes Interface® carpet tile and LVT, nora® rubber flooring, and FLOR® premium area rugs. Across every brand, we innovate in a way that combines design, performance, and sustainability—without compromise. Trusted by architects, designers, and building professionals worldwide, we help bring bold visions to life with solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. Building on more than 30 years of sustainability progress and industry‑first innovation, we remain ‘all in’ on our goal of becoming carbon negative by 2040, without the use of offsets. The Director, Logistics & Warehouse Operations provides enterprise leadership for logistics, warehousing, inventory control, fulfillment, and distribution strategy across a multi-site, hybrid network of internal operations and third-party logistics (3PL) partners. This role is accountable for designing, operating, and continuously optimizing the logistics and fulfillment network to balance cost, service, scalability, and operational resilience. Reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain, the Director partners closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Commercial, and Finance leaders to ensure network alignment with business strategy, growth objectives, and organizational culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field required.
12–15 years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain operations
Demonstrated experience leading multi-site warehouse and distribution networks
Proven success managing third-party logistics (3PL) partners, including contracts, SLAs, and KPIs and integration with internal operations
Strong understanding of network design, cost-to-serve analysis, and fulfillment strategy
Advanced analytical and financial skills with proven ability to manage budgets and P&L
Strong executive communication. stakeholder-influence and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience with ERP, WMS, TMS and supply chain systems required
Knowledge of safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements across logistics and warehouse operations
Pragmatic and structured leadership style

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, or related) preferred.
Experience in materials planning and/or materials management strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Network Design Define and evolve the enterprise logistics and warehouse strategy in alignment with business objectives
Lead continuous evaluation and optimization of the distribution and fulfillment network, including location strategy and capacity planning
Develop cost-to-serve models and scenario analyses to guide network and fulfillment decisions
3PL & Partner Management Establish and lead the 3PL strategy, including provider selection, scope definition, and governance models
Own SLAs, KPIs, financial performance reviews, and continuous improvement cadence with 3PL partners
Ensure strong operational integration between internal teams and external partners
Operations & Execution Provide executive oversight for logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment operations across internal and outsourced sites
Ensure disciplined inventory control, accuracy, visibility, and valuation
Oversee central receiving operations, outbound shipping activities, material handling standards, and operational safety compliance
Drive technology adoption, automation, and digital transformation initiatives across operations
Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Finance teams to align fulfillment capabilities with demand and margin objectives
Lead, coach, and develop senior logistics and warehouse leadership talent, fostering a high-performance culture and succession planning
Champion change management initiatives to enable operational excellence and organizational alignment
Performance & Continuous Improvement Establish enterprise KPIs for logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment, safety, culture and sustainability performance
Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, service, scalability, and operational resilience