Director of Warehouse Operations Job at Adecco in Milpitas

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$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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We’re partnering with a rapidly growing apparel brand that’s scaling its operations across multiple locations. They are looking for a hands-on, strategic Director of Warehousing to lead multi-site distribution, drive operational excellence, and support the launch of new facilities.

If you’re someone who thrives in fast-growth environments, understands the unique operational demands of apparel/footwear, and knows how to keep high-volume fulfillment moving smoothly—this role is for you.

What You’ll Lead

• Oversee warehouse operations and logistics across multiple sites.
• Provide day-to-day leadership at your home base (IL preferred, Milpitas second choice) while supporting other sites through travel as needed.
• Launch and scale new warehouse locations, ensuring the right processes, staffing, and KPIs are in place from day one.
• Manage high-volume SKU movement (2,000+ SKUs/day) within an apparel/footwear environment.
• Lead teams of warehouse managers and supervisors and partner with cross-functional leaders including Operations, Customer Service, and Product.
• Oversee quality control processes and garment inspection operations in IL.
• Strengthen 3PL relationships and handle contract negotiation.
• Drive operational improvements through KPI implementation, workflow optimization, and strategic planning.
• Ensure seamless returns processing, made-to-order workflows, and distribution that supports fast customer delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing multi-site warehouse operations in apparel, footwear, or fashion-based businesses.
• Proven background launching or standing up new warehouse facilities.
• Strong leadership experience guiding managers and large warehouse teams.
• Comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on operational oversight.
• Experience with QC/garment inspection processes is a plus.
• Skilled in KPI development, process optimization, and driving fulfillment speed.
• Ability to build strong internal and external partnerships, including managing 3PLs.
• Growth mindset, highly adaptable, and able to hit the ground running in a fast-scaling company.

Location

• Carol Stream, IL — preferred location
• Milpitas/San Jose, CA — second option
• Open to relocation for strong candidates
• Travel required as needed between warehouse sites

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain, Product Management, and Quality Assurance

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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