Warehouse and Distribution Director
ASAHI BEER USA INC•Waunakee, WI
•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite
About The Position
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to move product — efficiently, safely, and at scale. The Warehousing & Distribution Director owns all aspects of Asahi's U.S. warehousing and transportation network, from third-party logistics partners to fleet management to inventory integrity. If you're a KPI-driven leader who finds satisfaction in tight operations and continuous improvement, this one's for you. This role reports to the Director of Supply Chain and is based onsite in Waunakee, WI.
Requirements
- 8+ years of distribution or logistics management experience
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field preferred
- Strong KPI-driven leadership mindset with a track record of operational results
- Experience managing third-party warehousing and transportation providers
- Proficiency in WMS, TMS, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of DOT compliance and export shipping regulations a plus
Nice To Haves
- End-to-end warehousing and distribution network management
- Third-party logistics (3PL) partner management
- Fleet and facility management including DOT compliance
- Budget development and cost control
- Inventory integrity and cycle count management
- WMS/TMS systems experience
- Continuous improvement and change management
- Cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance
Responsibilities
- Oversee all warehousing and transportation operations across Asahi's U.S. distribution network
- Establish and track KPIs across delivery, inventory, safety, quality, and productivity
- Manage internal and third-party warehousing, order processing, shipping, and inventory control
- Lead staffing planning, hiring, training, coaching, and performance management
- Develop and maintain payroll, non-payroll, and capital budgets
- Partner with internal teams and external logistics providers to ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery
- Manage DOT compliance, export shipments, and corporate governance requirements
- Oversee WMS and TMS systems, including Octopi's Wave Reusables inventory platform
- Evaluate and optimize logistics contracts, transportation providers, and facility needs
- Drive continuous improvement across distribution processes and cost control initiatives
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off & 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
