Director of Distribution

Job Details:

Job Location:

Sacramento
- Sacramento, CA, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $150000.00 - $180000.00

Salary/year, Job Category:
Distribution
- Shipping,

Job Title:

Director of Distribution

Location:

Sacramento, CA (on-site; relocation available)

Pay: $150,000-$180,000 per year

Athena is seeking a Director of Distribution to lead our domestic and international distribution network, including warehousing, logistics, inventory deployment, transportation, and import/export operations. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll build a scalable organization that delivers measurable improvements in service, cost, inventory flow, and efficiency.

We’re looking for a decisive leader who can turn strategy into operational results. You’ll develop warehouse and logistics leaders, challenge established processes, and strengthen the systems and accountability needed to support a growing distribution network.

• Distribution Leadership:
  Lead warehouse, distribution, transportation, and logistics operations across multiple locations.
• Performance Management:
  Own distribution KPIs, establish clear performance expectations, and drive improvements in service, cost, capacity, and inventory flow.
• Inventory Accuracy:
  Be accountable for stock count approvals and inventory accuracy across all locations.
• Network Strategy:
  Develop inventory deployment and distribution network strategies; support capacity expansion and new facility initiatives.
• Freight and Trade Operations:
  Manage domestic and international freight, import/export operations, customs clearance, and distribution partners.
• Cost Management:
  Manage freight, labor, storage, and other distribution costs; evaluate ROI and service, cost, and inventory tradeoffs.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable warehouse and logistics processes.
• Leadership Development:
  Coach warehouse and logistics leaders, build accountability, and address performance issues directly.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, and Operations to align distribution with business priorities.
• Project Execution:
  Set project timelines and drive toward the earliest achievable completion while building systems that support continued growth.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in distribution, logistics, warehousing, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• At least five years of leadership experience, including responsibility for developing managers, supervisors, or operational teams.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-location distribution or warehouse operations.
• Direct experience managing international freight, import and export processes, customs requirements, and related trade documentation.
• Experience managing freight, labor, storage, and other distribution-related costs within established budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to establish operational metrics, analyze performance data, and implement improvements affecting service, cost, capacity, and inventory accuracy.
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning, warehouse management, transportation management, or similar operational systems.
• Experience selecting, managing, and evaluating carriers, freight providers, third-party logistics providers, or other distribution partners.
• Strong analytical and financial judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coach leaders, navigate difficult conversations, and lead operational change.

• Master's…