VP, Distribution

Smithfield Foods • Suffolk, VA

2d

About The Position

As the Vice President (VP) of Distribution, you will lead our company's transportation, internal and external warehouse operations, inventory deployment, and customer delivery, managing a dynamic team across multiple locations to ensure the efficient and timely movement of finished goods. This pivotal role involves overseeing the storage and warehousing of products, spearheading cost-reduction initiatives, and optimizing the supply chain process with the key goal of delivery on time in the most efficient manner. You will manage a portfolio of approximately 40 facilities, including dedicated distribution centers and third-party cold storage for both refrigerated and frozen logistics along with a private fleet of about 100 drivers. Join us in this exciting opportunity to shape our supply chain's future and significantly impact our operations!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field and 15+ years of progressive experience across a broad range of Supply Chain disciplines; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development is required.
• 10+ years of management experience in a high-volume supply chain environment in a perishable food industry, required.
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations, transportation best practices and emerging technologies
• SAP experience and in-depth use of WMS, TMS, YMS required.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (30% of the time).

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with effective decision-making abilities.
• Proven financial acumen with experience in managing a P&L.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Passionate about process optimization and maximizing team capabilities, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and efficient in multi-tasking, with a professional demeanor and ability to self-manage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the strategic leadership, development and organizational structure of an integrated supply chain with a specific focus on logistics, distribution, inventory control, and transportation excellence.
• Crafts a strategic vision to achieve best-in-class supply chain performance from both a cost and service perspective, clearly communicates this vision, translates it into actionable steps, and effectively mobilizes the supply chain team to execute these activities.
• Analyze and enhance processes for receiving, storing, picking, packing, shipping products to improve productivity, accuracy, and cycle times.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers throughout our supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal supply chain stakeholders, business management, product management, operating and scheduling to enhance internal utilization, optimize the supply chain network, and ensure proper product placement and inventory control.
• Identify and implement innovative technology solutions for transportation, warehouse management systems, inventory systems, and other advanced analytical technology.
• Oversee and optimize private fleet operations, including, cost-saving initiatives, performance metrics, vehicle maintenance standards, and financial analysis to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and monitor warehouse budgets, freight costs and key performance metrics (KPIs) for labor, space utilization, accuracy and on-time departure, among other KPI’s.
• Responsible to standardize procedures and processes across all locations to increase results in safety, quality, and productivity across all distribution facilities.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive