Director of Distribution and Expansion

The Gund Company Inc • Olivette, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gund Company (TGC) is expanding its multi-facility distribution network and seeking a Director of Distribution and Expansion to lead, scale, and evolve a high-impact business segment driving the future of our company. Founded in 1951, TGC is a global leader in engineered material solutions, serving power generation, distribution, industrial, and OEM markets. With 16 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. This role offers the opportunity to build something meaningful across multiple locations, helping shape the next phase of TGC’s growth while creating the infrastructure for long-term success.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in distribution, logistics, or operations leadership, including management or growth of multi-site distribution and logistics operations; experience leading a distribution business strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, industrial manufacturing, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Proven business acumen with the ability to lead P&L performance, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Demonstrated experience in distribution expansion, warehouse optimization, and network design.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across supply chain, sales, business development, and operations.
• Exposure to hybrid manufacturing/distribution environments.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success in managing a distribution business in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated skill in negotiating agreements with suppliers and commitments from customers to grow the distribution business, preferably for a company with revenues equal to The Gund Company or larger.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of TGC’s enterprise-wide distribution business.
• Drive business development, sales, and supplier strategies across locations.
• Improve network efficiency, inventory performance, and cost structure.
• Partner with senior leadership on integration and expansion initiatives.
• Strategic execution of TGC’s distribution strategy.
• Integration and scaling of new distribution activities.
• Network expansion, freight efficiency, and inventory performance.
• Cross-functional leadership across Business Development, Sales, Supply Chain & Operations.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• PTO
• paid holidays
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions.
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan).

What This Job Offers

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