Director of Distribution and Logistics

Hybrid position: need to work from Stamford, CT Headquarters.*

At Rhone, we cultivate a work culture that is empowering and rooted in our core values. We are gritty, approaching challenges with resilience and determination. We are responsible, holding ourselves accountable to each other and the work we do. We strive for excellence, pushing boundaries to deliver our best every day. We remain authentic, embracing honesty, humility, and individuality. And above all, we are team centered, knowing that true success comes from collaboration and shared purpose.

Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, the Director of Distribution and Logistics is a vital member of our Senior Leadership team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high‑level enterprise strategy and day‑to‑day operational execution. You will serve as the executive relationship owner for our Third‑Party Logistics (3PL) partners and the mastermind behind our global logistics, inventory control, and trade compliance.

If you possess a Courage Over Comfort mindset and thrive in a fast‑paced, Omni‑channel environment supporting Wholesale, E‑commerce, and Retail channels, this is your chance to make a massive impact on a rapidly growing brand.

Gritty:
Clear Objectives & Measurable Outcomes

• Establish and govern rigorous Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for our global 3PL partners to guarantee exceptional On‑Time In‑Full (OTIF) performance.
• Drive maximum efficiency in retail store transfer windows, Return to Warehouse (RTW), and Return to Vendor (RTV) processes to optimize stock rotation.
• Maintain a relentless focus on cost‑per‑shipment and operational velocity across all fulfillment channels.

Responsible:
Defined Ownership & Global Architecture

• Serve as the absolute owner of our global inbound logistics matrix, optimizing Incoterms (FOB, FCA, EXW), freight forwarder networks, and booking processes.
• Act as Rhone’s internal subject matter expert on trade compliance, customs clearance, global tariff/duty mitigation, and HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification databases.
• Engineer end‑to‑end landed cost strategies, meticulously accounting for freight, tariffs, duties, and international tax impacts.

Excellence:
Bias toward Action & Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all warehouse processes, systems integrations, and parcel execution, constantly pushing the brand Forever Forward.
• Enforce strict Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) compliance with international manufacturing partners to accelerate dock‑to‑stock timelines.
• Scale our international shipping footprint and optimize domestic small parcel carrier contracts to balance premium service with cost‑efficiency.

Authentic:
Individual & Team Ownership of Results

• Oversee absolute inventory integrity between our Net Suite ERP and warehouse WMS platforms, owning the reconciliation and FIFO (First‑In, First‑Out) synchronization.
• Drive monthly inventory financial reporting, quarterly cycle counts, and annual physical inventory audits in lockstep with our Finance team.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies with strict root‑cause analysis, taking full accountability for implementing corrective, long‑term actions.

Team Centered:
Collaborative Success

• Partner closely with Wholesale, Retail, and E‑commerce leaders to align distribution capacity, support demand planning, and solve complex fulfillment challenges.
• Champion Wholesale Excellence by aligning with major trading partners, ensuring flawless execution of Value‑Added Services (VAS) and strict routing guides to eliminate vendor chargebacks.
• Collaborate with the Planning team to strategically manage liquidation channels, tailored/hemming inventory programs, and tax‑compliant processes for damaged goods disposal or duty drawback recovery.

• 30 Days:
  Immerse yourself in Rhone's supply chain ecosystem. Build foundational relationships with our 3PL partners, internal Omni‑channel stakeholders, and the logistics team.
• 60 Days:
  Complete a comprehensive assessment of our current inbound transit matrix, 3PL SLA performance,…