Distribution & Logistics Director

Purpose:

The Distribution Center Director II is responsible for leading a $100M - $225M distribution center serving multiple airport locations.

• Ensures management team manages inventory accuracy including transportation of orders/returns to multiple locations, product rotation, temperature control procedures, and reverse logistics using distribution management systems
• Oversees managers responsible for day-to-day distribution center activities including staff scheduling, shift coverage, and operational continuity while providing excellent service to multiple airport locations in receiving, processing, and distributing merchandise for retail and F&B operations; develops and implements contingency plans for distribution center operations
• Manages multiple vendor relationships to ensure proper stock levels support sales objectives across served locations; ensures distribution operations coordination across retail, restaurant, and duty-free shops while resolving delivery issues, shortages, and quality concerns
• Monitors and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) including inbound throughput, labor efficiency, and operational metrics across multiple locations;
• Ensures compliance with U.S. Customs, FDA, and other regulatory bodies; maintains accurate records especially for bonded merchandise and passes required government background checks
• Holds managers accountable for comprehensive food safety protocols including FIFO stock rotation, expiration date monitoring, and HACCP compliance; conducts regular Quality Assurance tours and maintains security of food storage areas
• Hires, trains, coaches, and develops distribution center staff while fostering a culture of accountability; administers corrective actions and terminations as needed following company policies and union agreements where applicable
• Partners with airport management teams across served locations to align operational goals

• This position typically reports to the Senior Director of Distribution & Logistics
• The Distribution Center Director II position as described falls under the Fair Labor Standards Act as an Exempt position
• Requires scheduling flexibility to work various shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to walk extensively throughout distribution centers and airport locations for extended periods
• Lift, carry, and move inventory items up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Visual acuity to review inventory records, conduct physical counts, and analyze data reports
• Work in varying warehouse and retail environments with different temperature and noise levels
• The Distribution Director position forms part of a series of leadership positions of increasing scope and complexity

• Education and Experience:
  
  The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 8 years:
• Requires minimum 4 years of Supply Chain and Logistics leadership experience leading senior level managers and staff within distribution center, supply chain, and/or logistics teams serving multiple locations; experience managing in a unionized environment (CBA) preferred
• In a technical role:
  Requires 8 years of experience in distribution operations, inventory management, or supply chain coordination with multi-location responsibility

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).

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