VP of Warehouse - Northeast

Hermann Forwarding•Monmouth Junction, NJ

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Warehouse Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight for all warehouse operations across the organization. This executive role is responsible for driving operational performance, financial results, customer service excellence, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple sites. The role partners closely with cross-functional leaders in Transportation, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Operations to support company growth, enhance service levels, maximize asset utilization, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive warehouse or distribution leadership experience
Minimum 5 years in a senior multi-site leadership role
Proven experience managing multiple operational teams
Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial management experience
Strategic planning and execution
Executive leadership and talent development
Strong financial and operational acumen
Customer relationship management
Continuous improvement methodologies
Data analysis and KPI management
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Change management leadership
Technology and systems implementation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Experience in 3PL, contract warehousing, transportation, or supply chain operations preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and leadership for all warehouse operations
Develop and execute operational plans aligned with company objectives and customer requirements
Establish performance standards and accountability measures across all facilities
Ensure consistent execution of operational processes, procedures, and best practices
Foster a culture of safety, service excellence, productivity, and continuous improvement
Own warehouse P&L performance across all facilities
Develop and manage annual operating budgets and capital expenditure plans
Monitor labor, equipment, occupancy, and operating costs to meet profitability targets
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Partner with Finance on forecasting, business cases, and performance analysis
Ensure operational excellence in delivering on customer service commitments
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers
Participate in customer reviews and business development efforts
Lead initiatives to improve service levels, inventory accuracy, and order fulfillment
Support customer retention and growth through operational innovation
Champion a safety-first culture across all warehouse locations
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards
Drive reduction in workplace injuries and workers’ compensation costs
Maintain compliance with environmental, regulatory, and operational requirements
Lead, coach, and develop Warehouse Managers and operational leaders
Build succession planning and leadership development programs
Partner with Human Resources on employee engagement, retention, and recruiting strategies
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and performance excellence
Lead process improvement initiatives across all operations
Utilize KPIs and analytics to drive performance improvements
Champion technology initiatives including: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), RF scanning, Automation, Labor management systems, Operational reporting tools
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices
Establish and monitor key performance indicators, including: Inventory Accuracy, On-Time Shipping, Order Accuracy, Labor Productivity, Warehouse Utilization, Safety Metrics, Customer Satisfaction, EBITDA Performance, Employee Turnover, Quality Metrics
Improve warehouse profitability and EBITDA performance
Increase labor productivity and operational efficiency
Reduce safety incidents and workers’ compensation costs
Improve inventory accuracy and service levels
Strengthen leadership accountability across all facilities
Develop scalable operational frameworks to support growth
Drive measurable continuous improvement initiatives