VP of Logistics

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. Own end-to-end customer service and order operations for retail and distributor partners .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and operations leadership, with a focus on S&OP, customer service, and inventory management within the food and beverage sector. Proven ability to build and scale logistics networks and lead cross-functional teams to achieve strategic growth objectives.

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Supply Chain ManagementS&OP Process OwnershipLogistics Network OptimizationCustomer Service OperationsInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementLogistics ManagementInventory ManagementS&OPNetwork Optimization3PL ManagementFinancial AcumenKPI DevelopmentCold Chain LogisticsProcess Scaling

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional InfluenceTeam LeadershipAnalytical SkillsExecutive PresenceRelationship Management

Industry Keywords

Food & Beverage ManufacturingPerishable GoodsTransportationWarehousingHigh-Growth EnvironmentPE-BackedBudget ManagementCash Flow AlignmentSafety Stock ManagementAging Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end customer service and order operations for retail and distributor partners
Build and scale customer service processes and systems
Own finished goods inventory strategy, including targets, safety stock, aging, and write-off management
Partner with manufacturing, planning, and finance to align inventory health and cash flow
Own the end-to-end cold-chain logistics network, including warehousing, transportation, and distribution
Evaluate and optimize network design, DC footprint, carrier mix, and routing
Manage 3PL and transportation provider relationships
Support strategic network expansion and scaling initiatives toward $1B+
Lead the S&OP process, aligning demand, supply, and finance
Establish operating rhythms, KPIs, and reporting for service levels, inventory health, and network performance
Build, lead, and develop a team across customer service, inventory planning, logistics/transportation, and S&OP
Partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, and the executive team
Represent logistics and supply chain operations on the extended leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

12-15+ years of progressive supply chain, logistics, and operations leadership experience within food & beverage manufacturing, including senior roles owning multiple functions
Proven experience owning S&OP, customer service/order operations, and finished goods inventory management, ideally within a cold chain or perishable/dairy environment
Track record building and scaling logistics networks, including warehousing, transportation, and 3PL, in a high-growth environment
Demonstrated network optimization and cost-to-serve wins
Experience managing managers and building, developing, and retaining a multi-function leadership team
Strong executive presence and cross-functional influence
Comfortable partnering with Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, and the executive team
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Comfortable owning budget, KPIs, and P&L-adjacent metrics for the function
Experience scaling systems, processes, and teams through rapid growth, ideally in a PE-backed or similarly fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
25-40% travel requirement
Authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship question included in application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce
Inclusive work environment