At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Senior Vice President of Distribution to join our team. In this role, you will work with high-level executives and individual department heads to ensure Lakeshore’s operational priorities are fully mapped out and aligned with the company’s overall direction and goals. The successful candidate will have the ability to strategize and collaborate in a team-oriented culture. Ideal applicants have experience overseeing B2B/B2C distribution settings with multiple locations. This position is located at our Carson, CA, distribution center, with 50% travel to support three centers across multiple states. 

A day in the office looks like this: 

• Owning the development, leadership and execution of the operational strategic plan for all aspects of our fulfillment operations/distribution 
• Working closely with the executive team and department heads to establish priorities for selected projects, set ambitious but achievable goals to improve efficiency and fulfill the company’s broader objectives 
• Leading, advising and mentoring the on-site management group to support learning and development—and deliver results as one unified team 
• Understanding the day-to-day operations, financials, head count, backlog and service levels 
• Developing revisions and enhancements to schedules, resource allocations and production requirements  
• Shaping continuous improvement efforts and ensuring adherence to best practices  
• Working toward improving productivity while reducing operational costs 
• Ensuring each location’s KPIs are at premium status levels 
• Defining the annual budget 
• Leading the network design processes to allow for future growth  
• DC network evaluation to identify and strategize growth opportunities  
• Overseeing and ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT and safety and environmental rules 
• Identifying, prioritizing, structuring and solving an array of other complex business problems through the use of analytics and business judgment 

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Candidates must have prior experience in a distribution center
• 10+ years of broad logistics, distribution and supply chain management experience in progressively senior positions within a high-volume retail distribution environment that includes automation 
• 5+ years of e-commerce, direct-to-consumer, high-volume LTL and high-volume small parcel operations experience 
• 5+ years on small parcel freight contracts and LTL contracts, with a solid knowledge of ocean, rail and intermodal transportation a plus 
• Extensive background in storage utilization, both rack and bulked inventory 
• Proven experience in managing high-value capital investment projects to include automation, MHE and WMS, TMS and LMS software integrations, as well as network optimization and the green-fielding of a distribution center 
• Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing experience a plus 
• Ability to create and analyze profit & loss statements and expense controls, as well as validate processes of KPI measurements 
• Talent for fostering loyalty, cooperation and communication among various departments 
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills 
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset 
• Ability to travel 50% each month

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Salary: $380,000- $400,000 with an annual bonus of up to 20%
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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