Power & Tel · 1 day ago
Vice President, Warehousing
Collierville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expPower & Tel is seeking a Vice President of Warehousing responsible for end-to-end operational excellence across a global, multi-site warehouse network. This role involves leading strategy and execution for supply chain operations including warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, inventory, transportation, and logistics, while ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Develop and own the warehousing strategy aligned to corporate goals (service, cost, quality, sustainability)
Build, lead and follow operating standards for a multi-site warehouse operations organization; define org structure, succession plans, and talent development
Optimize the global warehouse footprint (locations, capacity, automation, 3PL mix)
Drive scenario modeling for growth, seasonality, and disaster recovery; maintain business continuity plans
Ensure daily performance across all warehouses: receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, shipping, returns
Optimize WMS, TMS, labor management, slotting, and automation (conveyance, AMRs/AGVs, voice, goods-to-person)
Standardize SOPs, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and exception management
Oversee domestic and cross-border transportation (parcel, LTL/FTL, ocean, air); negotiate rates and carrier performance
Manage international trade compliance (INCOTERMS, customs, import/export documentation, duties, bonded facilities)
Champion EHS: OSHA/ISO standards, risk assessments, incident prevention; enforce safety culture
Ensure compliance with local labor laws, security protocols (C-TPAT, TAPA), product integrity, and audit readiness
Own P&L for global warehousing; set and achieve cost, productivity, and cash targets
Budget for facilities, labor, technology, inventory holding, and freight; track ROI on CapEx (automation, systems)
Partner with Sales/Customer Success to meet service-level commitments (OTIF, DIFOT, order cycle time)
Support strategic customers with bespoke SLAs, playbooks, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
Lead Lean/Six Sigma programs: value stream mapping, kaizens, standard work; reduce waste and improve flow
Drive digital transformation: real-time visibility, dashboards, and analytics; implement S&OP/IBP with Supply Chain
Deliver on ESG targets across energy use, waste, packaging, emissions (scope 3 freight) and ethical sourcing
Required travel up to 20-30% (globally), as necessary
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
10–15+ years in progressively senior warehousing/supply chain leadership, with 5+ years overseeing global, multi-site warehouse networks
Expertise in WMS/TMS/LMS and warehouse automation; proven selection, implementation, and change management
Deep knowledge of international logistics: customs, INCOTERMS, trade compliance, 3PL management
Demonstrated P&L ownership, budgeting, and cost optimization (labor, freight, inventory)
Track record of Lean/Six Sigma (Black Belt or equivalent preferred); KPI-driven management
Strong people leadership across cultures/time zones; outstanding communication and stakeholder management
Required travel up to 20-30% (globally), as necessary
Preferred
Operating in high-volume B2B/B2C environments (e‑commerce, retail, industrial, life sciences)
Launching new warehouses/markets and executing network reconfigurations
Implementing S&OP and demand/supply planning processes with cross-functional teams
Managing labor models (fixed/variable, temp/seasonal) and union/non-union environments
Security frameworks (e.g., C‑TPAT, TAPA), and ISO 9001/14001/45001 familiarity
MBA or equivalent experience preferred
Company
Power & Tel
Power & Tel provides procurement, sales, and material management/logistics of products to the global communications marketplace.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Sims
CEO
Matt Spinolo
President & COO
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