Logistics Director

K&L Wine Merchants•San Carlos, CA

25d

About The Position

K&L Wine Merchants is seeking a Logistics Director to lead end-to-end product flow and inventory sufficiency across our multi-location retail network. This role is accountable for domestic distribution as well as import planning and execution, ensuring inventory readiness, availability and cost discipline maintaining cost control and cash-flow alignment. The Director will put in place processes and practices that drive inventory replenishment efficiency and accuracy, identify and resolve inventory gaps and initiate process improvement opportunities that strengthen inventory flow and controls across the K&L network. They will work closely with Category Buyers, Third-party Importers, Local Distribution & Logistics Partners, Finance, Marketing, Retail and Warehouse teams to meet K&L’s logistics objectives and ensure an optimized shopping experience for customers.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in retail or distribution supply chain logistics or inventory management within a multi-location environment
Experience managing end-to-end product flow, including inbound logistics, warehousing and store replenishment
Experience coordinating international imports and working with third-party logistics providers
Strong knowledge of inventory planning, par levels, replenishment and redistribution
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess inventory, replenishment and market trends
Ability to balance inventory availability, cost control and cash-flow priorities
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Buying/Merchandising, Warehouse, Retail and Finance
Ability to analyze sales and inventory data to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
Ability to manage multiple, complex logistics and merchandising initiatives across warehouses and retail locations
Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills
Experience driving process improvements in evolving or imperfect systems
Proficiency in Office 365 and reporting or analytics tools (e.g., Tableau); experience with inventory or logistics systems preferred
Flexibility to work varied schedules as business needs require

Responsibilities

Lead strategy and execution for logistics supporting a multi-market direct import program
Oversee product distribution between warehouses and retail locations to ensure balanced assortments and availability
Establish and maintain inventory par levels by location
Identify replenishment and redistribution opportunities based on demand and sales trends
Coordinate international logistics and inbound delivery schedules to support inventory readiness and cash flow
Support product launches and marketing initiatives through inventory staging and positioning
Partner on process improvement and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability
Ensure consistent availability of core and premium products across all locations
Manage logistics-related costs, including imports, shipping, and internal transfers
Collaborate cross-functionally with Buying, Finance, Retail, Warehouse and Marketing teams
Perform other related duties as assigned