Vice President Retail Fulfillment Center Operations

Ashley Furniture Industries•Mesquite, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ashley Furniture is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Vice President of Retail Distribution Center Operations to lead and optimize a large-scale, multi-site retail distribution network. This executive will be responsible for end-to-end operational leadership, ensuring best-in-class service, efficiency, and scalability across all retail distribution centers. This role will drive strategic transformation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, while building a high-performance culture that supports Ashley’s growth and customer experience goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
15+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, including senior leadership in distribution, logistics, or supply chain environments
Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-site operations with significant workforce size and complexity
Demonstrated success with P&L ownership, cost optimization, and operational transformation initiatives
Strong expertise in warehouse operations, inventory management systems, and automation technologies
Proven ability to lead through change, growth, and large-scale process improvements
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of retail distribution center operations across multiple locations, including receiving, warehousing, order fulfillment, and last-mile readiness
Own operational performance across key metrics including throughput, service levels, inventory accuracy, and cost efficiency
Develop and execute a long-term distribution strategy aligned to company growth and retail expansion
Oversee a large, geographically dispersed network of distribution centers and leadership teams
Maintain full accountability for operational budgets, cost management, and productivity improvements
Ensure alignment across regions with standardized processes and performance expectations
Champion Lean methodologies, automation, and process standardization to improve service, reduce cost, and increase throughput
Drive large-scale initiatives in warehouse automation, systems integration, and digital transformation
Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure performance is data-driven and continuously improving
Collaborate with supply chain, transportation, retail operations, manufacturing, and IT to ensure seamless product flow from production to customer delivery
Partner with Finance to align on cost targets, capital investment, and ROI for operational initiatives
Serve as a key executive partner to retail leadership in delivering a best-in-class customer experience
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing leadership team, including Directors, Regional Leaders, and Site General Managers
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, engagement, and continuous development
Drive organizational capability through succession planning, leadership development, and talent strategy