VP of Logistics

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:

FLO) is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, the company offers products such as Nature’s Own, Wonder, Dave’s Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake.

Beyond baking, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Position is accountable for setting logistics strategy, policies, and guidelines, and managing all distribution, storage, and transportation logistics for Flowers’ products internally and to distributors or end customers. The role oversees Flowers’ dedicated fleet, directs third‑party logistics and relationships, implements third‑party software and hardware, and provides strategic insights into demand planning and production planning.

• Guide nationwide delivery of company products to distributors and end customers.
• Oversee shipping operations, warehouse and distribution center management, and develop automation strategies to optimize warehousing efficiency.
• Set and manage the company’s warehousing procedures and inventory management policies.
• Set dedicated fleet transport standards and create an efficient national fulfillment system.
• Set and manage 3rd‑Party fleet logistics standards (including contracts) and manage the company’s use of third‑party carriers.
• Liaise with key distributors and customers (e.g., Walmart) to improve service levels, reduce lead times and costs.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams to transform distribution sites or implement new systems.
• Create the most efficient and cost‑effective national fulfillment system.
• Develop, plan, and implement warehouse and distribution projects that optimize service while maximizing cost savings and efficiency.
• Develop all inventory management strategies to include assortment, replenishment and allocation.
• Support M&A integration activities from a logistics standpoint.
• Oversee the corporation’s outsourced services program.
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.).
• Perform other duties deemed integral to the job, including but not limited to adherence to attendance policies and company operating rules.

• Ten or more years of logistics leadership experience in a CPG manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in operations, logistics, or another relevant supply‑chain management field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent total rewards package. Interested candidates who meet the basic qualifications may be contacted for a telephone interview.

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to Tomica Reynolds at

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