Vice President, Distribution

Bombas is a comfort focused premium basics brand with a mission to help those in need. The company launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sell. How do you donate a lot of socks?

You sell a lot. And how do you sell a lot? You make the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Millions of pairs sold and donated later, Bombas has continued to innovate within its mission and product, introducing new socks, as well as underwear and t-shirts, the #2 and #3 most requested clothing items at homeless shelters, all while continuing to make a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.

The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebees. Bees work together to make their hive a better place. At Bombas, we’re inspired by that. We know it’s the collective efforts of our team that keeps the Hive alive and strong – a team that is diverse and inclusive. Different perspectives strengthen our ability to make the most comfortable versions of the products people wear closest to their bodies every day and to serve the communities where we all work and live.

We are committed to continuously building a Hive where all are welcomed, seen, and heard regardless of age, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetics, physical or mental ability, protected veteran status, race, religion and sexual orientation. As a team, we will strive to create room for different experiences and empower all voices.

Based on the specific needs and job requirements, this role will be working out of our Bombas HQ in New York City OR Bombas DC near Los Angeles, CA.

We are looking for a hands‑on, strategic, and highly accountable team player to join our Supply Chain team as our Vice President of Distribution, reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and managing e‑comm, wholesale, donation, retail fulfillment teams. This is an opportunity to own and scale an omni‑channel distribution network, lead through strong external partnerships, and build best‑in‑class fulfillment capabilities that support Bombas’ continued growth across e‑commerce, wholesale, and retail.

• Own end‑to‑end distribution strategy and execution across all warehousing and fulfillment operations, ensuring scalable, reliable support for e‑commerce, wholesale, and retail channels across multiple physical distribution locations.
• Serve as the primary owner of 3PL relationships, spending significant, regular time on the ground at partner facilities to oversee operations, reinforce expectations, and ensure alignment and accountability with Bombas’ evolving operational, brand, and customer experience standards.
• Lead and govern a network of third‑party logistics (3PL) partners, including selection, onboarding, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance management to ensure service, cost, quality, and compliance expectations are consistently met.
• Ensure day‑to‑day operational compliance at 3PL sites, validating that processes, staffing models, training, safety practices, and technology usage align with Bombas requirements and scale appropriately as the business grows.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce SLAs, KPIs, and operating scorecards, with direct accountability for on‑time, in‑full delivery, inventory accuracy, throughput, labor productivity, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Drive daily execution through influence and presence, maintaining strong operational rhythms with 3PL partners through on‑site walkthroughs, weekly operating reviews, escalation management, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Act as the senior escalation point for operational breakdowns impacting customer experience, wholesale partners, or retail stores, personally engaging on‑site when needed to drive resolution and long‑term corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Logistics leadership as a critical liaison point to ensure seamless alignment between inbound transportation, outbound shipping strategies, capacity planning, and fulfillment execution.
• Design and evolve…