Director, Wine Logistics

The Wonderful Company•Paso Robles, CA

23h•$180,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the VP of Operations, Winemaking & Supply Chain, the Director of Logistics will oversee and optimize all aspects of logistics, supply chain, and distribution to ensure seamless movement of wine from production through customer delivery. This role requires a strategic leader with deep knowledge of transportation, warehousing, regulatory compliance, and global wine distribution, as well as the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

A successful Wine Logistics Director is a strategic, detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in supply chain management—ideally within the wine, alcohol, or luxury goods sectors.
They possess deep knowledge of global logistics, temperature-controlled shipping, and regulatory compliance, including import/export laws and alcohol distribution regulations.
Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential, as they oversee complex networks of vendors, warehouses, and transport partners while ensuring efficient, cost-effective operations.
Proficiency in logistics software and ERP systems, along with a solid grasp of data analytics, supports their decision-making.
The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, solutions-driven, and passionate about wine, with the ability to communicate effectively across international teams and adapt to the unique challenges of the industry.
You are a strategic thinker with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style.
You have a passion for wine and the craft of winemaking.
You are committed to exceptional customer service and continuous improvement.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
You have 10+ years of progressive logistics/supply chain experience, ideally in wine, beverage, or food manufacturing/distribution.
You can demonstrate leadership experience managing multi-site logistics or distribution operations.
You can demonstrate strong expertise in ERP, WMS, TMS, and inventory management systems.
You have exceptional negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
You are able to thrive in a fast-paced, seasonal logistics environment.

Nice To Haves

You built strong knowledge/expertise of U.S. and international alcohol distribution regulations (preferred).

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact with all customers, and internal stakeholders, for all matters relating to order fulfillment to ensure that customer order entry, tracking, closing and returns processing meet the business needs.
Execute the winery’s Wholesale (WHS) logistics and supply chain strategy to ensure high on-time delivery (OTD), efficiency, and scalability.
Develop a plan to execute strategic Direct to Consumer (DTC) logistics to drive efficiencies within the business, while collaborating with key third party logistics partners.
Serve as site leader for the logistics teams based in Paso Robles, California and Tucson, Arizona.
Manage a team and provide hands-on guidance and leadership to support all day-to-day Order Management and Customer Service activities to deliver business results
Lead, mentor, and develop logistics team members, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Monitor KPIs and prepare regular performance reports.
Collaborate with the sales teams on resolving issues and seizing opportunities to improve order management processes
Conduct meetings with key customers, wherever they are, to become a trusted partner who understands their needs, desires and what is important for them to succeed
Partner with production, sales, and finance teams to align supply chain capabilities with business goals and seasonal demand.
Oversee inbound and outbound logistics across all transportation modes, including CPU, FTL/LTL delivery, parcel, and hospitality transfers.
Negotiate and manage contracts with transportation providers, 3PLs, and distributors to maintain high service levels and cost control.
Analyze logistics performance metrics such as trailer dwell time, on-time shipments, freight costs, and carrier performance.
Collaborate with the Operations Team to manage the warehouse operations, including inventory control, storage optimization, and product traceability.
Ensure accurate inventory tracking and efficient product movement within our internal warehouse through coordinated efforts with the Wine Operations Logistics Manager and team.
Validate inventory levels at external warehouses through effective communication with external partners, as well as strategic site visits to execute spot checks.
Implement process improvements to streamline product flow, enhance end-to-end visibility, and improve customer service and order-to-cash performance.
Collaborate with Global Sourcing – Logistics to explore opportunities to leverage carriers and other businesses to drive efficiencies and savings
Actively participate in The Wonderful Company – Logistics Committee to flag items that may pose as risks and/or benefits to the business that will require additional follow through and execution.

Benefits

Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans
401k with match eligibility
24/7 online physician consultations
virtual mental health resources
life coaching
engaging employee community groups
cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
library of on-demand fitness videos
Clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Continuous Improvement Training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Company-provided funds to allocate to up to three charities of your choice.
Opportunity to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.