Vice President, Distribution - Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Our distribution business is experiencing transformative growth—with no end in sight. That’s why we’re looking for a hands-on leader with significant warehouse management experience to oversee the daily operations within the building and lead a thriving team within our brand-new green-field Garland, Utah-based distribution center. You’ll lead our individual department managers and supervisors to ensure excellent productivity, results, and overall team morale. The successful candidate will have the ability to strategize and collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented culture, a proven track record as an excellent performance manager of senior level warehouse staff, as well as significant experience overseeing successful B2B/B2C distribution centers. 

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Leading and managing direct exempt-level reports in supervisory and managerial positions as well as 500+ nonexempt employees to meet or exceed goals in the distribution center. 
• Actively monitor and overseeing all activities associated with in the building, including receiving, storage, and fulfillment to ensure excellence across departments 
• Managing the budget and tracking KPIs daily & weekly 
• Coaching, and developing department managers to establish strong communication channels and maintain knowledge of operational and personnel issues 
• Advising employees as appropriate to increase their operational and customer service efficiencies 
• Overseeing and ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and safety and environmental rules 
• Improving productivity in the building while reducing operational cost 
• Working closely with the executive team to establish ambitious but achievable processes to increase efficiency 

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of Distribution Center management experience in progressively senior positions within a high-volume retail distribution environment that includes robotics & automation. 
• 8+ years of e-commerce, direct-to-consumer, high-volume LTL and high-volume small parcel operations experience 
• 8+ years on small parcel freight contracts and LTL contracts, with a solid knowledge of ocean, rail and intermodal transportation a plus 
• Extensive background in storage utilization, both rack and bulked inventory 
• Proven experience in managing high-value capital investment projects to include automation, MHE and WMS, TMS and LMS software integrations, as well as network optimization and the green-fielding of a distribution center 
• Talent for fostering loyalty, cooperation and communication among various departments 
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills 
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset 

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience 
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
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