Logistics & Distribution Leader
1 day ago
Queens
Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, & other food service businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our facilities handle high-volume distribution of food, beverage, & equipment products to support the operational needs of small businesses. We are committed to efficiency, accuracy, & operational excellence across our supply chain. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Logistics & Distribution Leader to oversee domestic & international transportation, distribution center operations, corporate inventory control, & financial performance across our logistics network. Position Summary The Logistics & Distribution Leader is responsible for overseeing domestic & international freight operations, company-owned & third-party distribution centers, & corporate inventory control. This role maintains full profit & loss (P&L) accountability across these functions, driving operational efficiency, cost optimization, inventory accuracy, & consistent service performance throughout the supply chain. The ideal candidate is a strategic, financially disciplined leader with extensive experience in logistics, distribution, & operational management. This individual should demonstrate strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, & a proven ability to develop high-performing teams, manage complex budgets, & translate operational strategies into measurable financial results. Key Responsibilities Domestic & International Logistics Management • Oversee domestic & international freight operations to ensure reliable, cost-effective, & on-time product delivery, • Manage transportation budgets, forecasting, freight expenditures, & P&L performance across all serviced locations, • Develop & maintain relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, & transportation providers, • Lead carrier negotiations, freight RFP processes, routing strategies, & service agreements to optimize transportation costs, • Oversee international container movements, ocean freight, drayage, port operations, & customs compliance, • Analyze transportation costs by lane, carrier, & shipment to identify opportunities for freight optimization, • Evaluate vendor-managed transportation against internally managed freight models to identify cost-saving opportunities Distribution Center Operations & Inventory Control • Direct operational & financial performance across company-owned & third-party distribution centers, • Oversee distribution center budgets, capital expenditures, cost-per-case metrics, throughput, & labor productivity, • Monitor operational KPIs to ensure efficient warehouse performance, inventory accuracy, & on-time/in-full delivery, • Manage third-party logistics (3PL) relationships, service agreements, cost reconciliations, & contractual performance standards, • Oversee corporate inventory control processes, including cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, shrink reduction, & claims resolution, • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, inventory procedures, & operational standards, • Partner with distribution center leadership to resolve operational challenges & implement process improvements Financial Management & Performance Optimization • Maintain full P&L accountability for transportation, distribution center operations, & corporate inventory control, • Develop annual operating budgets, financial forecasts, cost models, & capital expenditure justifications, • Analyze monthly financial results, budget variances, & operational performance to identify risks & improvement opportunities, • Monitor key financial metrics, including cost per shipment, cost per case, transportation expenses, inventory shrink, & operating margins, • Develop business cases & return on investment (ROI) analyses to support strategic initiatives & capital investments, • Establish financial controls, reporting processes, & accountability measures to improve cost management, • Present financial performance, operational trends, & strategic recommendations to senior leadership Leadership & Continuous Improvement • Lead, mentor, & develop logistics, distribution, & inventory control teams to drive accountability & operational excellence, • Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, training, & employee development across assigned functions, • Establish performance expectations, measurable KPIs, & accountability standards for operational leadership, • Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, technology, reporting, & overall supply chain efficiency, • Lead the evaluation & implementation of systems designed to improve operational visibility, accuracy, & productivity, • Collaborate with Procurement, Buying, Finance, Operations, & regional leadership to align supply chain performance with business objectives, • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, financial accountability, & cross-functional collaboration Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, • Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, supply chain, distribution, or operations finance, • Demonstrated experience managing distribution center operations, transportation networks, & complex supply chain functions, • Proven experience with direct P&L ownership, budget development, financial forecasting, & cost management, • Strong understanding of domestic & international freight operations, carrier negotiations, & transportation cost optimization, • Experience developing financial models, analyzing budget variances, & evaluating operational KPIs, • Proven ability to recruit, lead, & develop high-performing teams across multiple functions or locations, • Strong analytical, strategic planning, negotiation, & problem-solving skills, • Excellent communication, organizational, & cross-functional leadership capabilities, • Ability to manage competing priorities & drive measurable financial & operational results Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage, • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, • Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy, • Six (6) Paid Company Holidays, • Tuition Reimbursement Program, subject to eligibility & plan guidelines, • Additional Voluntary Supplemental Benefits, which may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, & other optional benefits, • Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Package Designed to Support You & Your Family For more information or for immediate consideration, contact Samantha: SEngland@JetroRD.com