Senior Director Logistics

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Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Dometic Land Vehicles Americas is a trusted provider of high‑end products for recreational vehicles, commercial passenger vehicles and overlanding vehicles in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are on a continuous growth journey – now looking for our next star – a passionate Senior Director of Logistics within our Operations capability.

This position reports to the Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain and will work in Elkhart, IN
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About the Position

The Senior Director of Logistics will manage the day‑to‑day strategy and execution for the flow of goods from origin to consumption, encompassing storage, inventory, transportation and distribution. The role includes leading the team in day‑to‑day operations of a multi‑site, 60+ employee distribution center environment and spearheading the transformation of the logistics function, including the consolidation of multiple distribution centers into one centralized location and aligning and in sourcing transportation strategies across the Land Vehicle Americas segment.

What

we offer

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Company‑defined holidays and two floating holidays
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on Dometic products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Your Main Responsibilities – Distribution Center Leadership

• Oversee the daily operations of the Elkhart, IN distribution facility.
• Lead and develop a team of warehouse managers to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods, manage staff, maintain inventory accuracy, ensure safety and compliance, and control costs.
• Interface with sales, marketing, operations, and finance to understand the S&OP process and flow of goods.
• Champion efficient and standardized processes and motivate the team to adhere to Dometic expectations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct cycle counts and audits, and keep stock levels optimized.
• Manage the distribution center’s budget, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and keep operations within budget constraints.
• Use data to establish and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor distribution performance to implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance distribution processes and overall operational performance.

Your Main Responsibilities – Transportation Leadership

• In partnership with Procurement, assess current third‑party logistics (3PL) partners and practices to ensure Dometic is receiving the highest level of service, efficiency and cost control.
• Manage ongoing 3PL vendor partnerships and recommend new partners as needed.
• Constantly monitor 3PL partner delivery to established KPIs and hold partners accountable for performance.
• Support an appropriate organizational structure for internal transportation resources to ensure the best possible service delivery.

A suitable background would be

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, operations management or similar.
• Significant experience (10+ years) leading all aspects of logistics from origin to consumption.
• Familiarity with logistics management software, data platforms and digital tools.
• Experience with in sourcing transportation and logistics functions.
• Budgeting experience and financial acumen.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics

• Entrepreneurial and transformative leader with a proven track record of driving change.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and bring teams together to achieve a common goal.
• Collaboration skills; able to work cross‑functionally to drive results.
• Analytical thinker who uses data to drive performance.
• Agile mindset; able to be “scrappy” and roll up sleeves while maintaining business acumen and gravitas.

Dometic’s Core Values

Together we build our future, we play to win, we embrace change, and we walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and define how we work and succeed here.

Are you our next star?

Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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