Confidential
Senior Director, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, and Inventory Management
Confidential, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Senior Director, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, and Inventory Management
This range is provided by Confidential. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
Equipment/Training Knowledge
Deep understanding of warehouse management systems, inventory control methodologies, and ERP platforms.
Strong working knowledge of aseptic, food safety, sanitation, traceability, and lot control requirements.
Expertise in logistics strategy, transportation management, and third‑party logistics partnerships.
Strong analytical, financial, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into action.
Knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA requirements, and best practices in warehouse and transportation operations.
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience strongly preferred.
Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship‑building, and change‑management skills.
Entrepreneurial and continuous‑improvement mindset.
Work Specifications – Responsibilities Warehouse Operations
Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment and shipping/receiving.
Ensure accurate, compliant storage and handling of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, including strict adherence to food safety, allergen control, and traceability standards.
Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs including inventory accuracy, order accuracy, productivity, on‑time shipment, and safety performance.
Lead inventory optimization strategies to minimize stock‑outs, aged inventory, and obsolescence while supporting production and customer service needs.
Partner with Planning and Procurement to ensure accurate forecasting, material availability, and inventory turns.
Oversee cycle‑counting programs and physical inventories to ensure system accuracy and audit readiness.
Manage warehouse budgets, capital investments, labor strategies, and resource allocation.
Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, and best‑in‑class safety standards.
Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Logistics
Develop and maintain an enterprise logistics strategy supporting domestic and international distribution of aseptic products.
Lead carrier and 3PL strategy, including selection, contract negotiation, performance management, and continuous optimization.
Ensure transportation solutions align with manufacturing schedules, customer requirements, and food safety standards.
Provide visibility and communication on shipments, delivery performance, delays, and exceptions.
Build resilient logistics plans that account for seasonality, peak demand, and business growth.
Drive logistics cost management and productivity initiatives while maintaining service excellence.
Financial and Risk Management
Analyze warehousing logistics costs, identifying and executing opportunities for sustainable cost reduction.
Develop and maintain risk mitigation and business continuity plans to protect supply chain operations.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial governance standards.
Team Management & Development
Provide visible, hands‑on leadership across all warehouse and logistics teams.
Build a high‑performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
Establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular coaching and performance reviews, and develop succession plans.
Champion training, development, and knowledge‑building across teams to support long‑term organizational capacity.
Model values of quality, integrity, innovation, and operational excellence.
Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership in shaping the future of the company’s supply chain.
Continuously seek ways to improve systems, processes, and team effectiveness in support of the company's mission to deliver premium aseptic products to customers nationwide.
Education/Prerequisite Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain management or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse operations, logistics, and inventory management, preferably within food, beverage, or aseptic manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated success managing complex, high‑volume operations.
Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments (FDA, USDA, SQF, GFSI, or similar) strongly preferred.
Additional Information Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
Equipment/Training Knowledge
Deep understanding of warehouse management systems, inventory control methodologies, and ERP platforms.
Strong working knowledge of aseptic, food safety, sanitation, traceability, and lot control requirements.
Expertise in logistics strategy, transportation management, and third‑party logistics partnerships.
Strong analytical, financial, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into action.
Knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA requirements, and best practices in warehouse and transportation operations.
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience strongly preferred.
Exceptional leadership, communication, relationship‑building, and change‑management skills.
Entrepreneurial and continuous‑improvement mindset.
Work Specifications – Responsibilities Warehouse Operations
Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment and shipping/receiving.
Ensure accurate, compliant storage and handling of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, including strict adherence to food safety, allergen control, and traceability standards.
Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs including inventory accuracy, order accuracy, productivity, on‑time shipment, and safety performance.
Lead inventory optimization strategies to minimize stock‑outs, aged inventory, and obsolescence while supporting production and customer service needs.
Partner with Planning and Procurement to ensure accurate forecasting, material availability, and inventory turns.
Oversee cycle‑counting programs and physical inventories to ensure system accuracy and audit readiness.
Manage warehouse budgets, capital investments, labor strategies, and resource allocation.
Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, and best‑in‑class safety standards.
Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Logistics
Develop and maintain an enterprise logistics strategy supporting domestic and international distribution of aseptic products.
Lead carrier and 3PL strategy, including selection, contract negotiation, performance management, and continuous optimization.
Ensure transportation solutions align with manufacturing schedules, customer requirements, and food safety standards.
Provide visibility and communication on shipments, delivery performance, delays, and exceptions.
Build resilient logistics plans that account for seasonality, peak demand, and business growth.
Drive logistics cost management and productivity initiatives while maintaining service excellence.
Financial and Risk Management
Analyze warehousing logistics costs, identifying and executing opportunities for sustainable cost reduction.
Develop and maintain risk mitigation and business continuity plans to protect supply chain operations.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial governance standards.
Team Management & Development
Provide visible, hands‑on leadership across all warehouse and logistics teams.
Build a high‑performance culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
Establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular coaching and performance reviews, and develop succession plans.
Champion training, development, and knowledge‑building across teams to support long‑term organizational capacity.
Model values of quality, integrity, innovation, and operational excellence.
Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership in shaping the future of the company’s supply chain.
Continuously seek ways to improve systems, processes, and team effectiveness in support of the company's mission to deliver premium aseptic products to customers nationwide.
Education/Prerequisite Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain management or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse operations, logistics, and inventory management, preferably within food, beverage, or aseptic manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated success managing complex, high‑volume operations.
Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments (FDA, USDA, SQF, GFSI, or similar) strongly preferred.
Additional Information Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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