Hudson DC Director II

Dufry Careers•Carson, CA

5d•$99,126 - $121,654•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Director II is responsible for leading a $100M - $225M distribution center serving multiple airport locations.

Requirements

Requires minimum 4 years of Supply Chain and Logistics leadership experience leading senior level managers and staff within distribution center, supply chain, and/or logistics teams serving multiple locations; experience managing in a unionized environment (CBA) preferred.
In a technical role: Requires 8 years of experience in distribution operations, inventory management, or supply chain coordination with multi-location responsibility.
Ability to walk extensively throughout distribution centers and airport locations for extended periods.
Lift, carry, and move inventory items up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Visual acuity to review inventory records, conduct physical counts, and analyze data reports.
Work in varying warehouse and retail environments with different temperature and noise levels.
Passes required government background checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing in a unionized environment (CBA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures management team manages inventory accuracy including transportation of orders/returns to multiple locations, product rotation, temperature control procedures, and reverse logistics using distribution management systems.
Oversees managers responsible for day-to-day distribution center activities including staff scheduling, shift coverage, and operational continuity while providing excellent service to multiple airport locations in receiving, processing, and distributing merchandise for retail and F&B operations; develops and implements contingency plans for distribution center operations.
Manages multiple vendor relationships to ensure proper stock levels support sales objectives across served locations; ensures distribution operations coordination across retail, restaurant, and duty-free shops while resolving delivery issues, shortages, and quality concerns.
Monitors and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) including inbound throughput, labor efficiency, and operational metrics across multiple locations.
Ensures compliance with U.S. Customs, FDA, and other regulatory bodies; maintains accurate records especially for bonded merchandise and passes required government background checks.
Holds managers accountable for comprehensive food safety protocols including FIFO stock rotation, expiration date monitoring, and HACCP compliance; conducts regular Quality Assurance tours and maintains security of food storage areas.
Hires, trains, coaches, and develops distribution center staff while fostering a culture of accountability; administers corrective actions and terminations as needed following company policies and union agreements where applicable.
Partners with airport management teams across served locations to align operational goals.