Head of Distribution - North America
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I korthet
As the Head of Distribution for North America, you will lead the distribution center (DC) to be a value driver, aligning logistics with commercial strategies for growth and profitability. You will assume P&L ownership, identify new value-creation opportunities, and define expansion strategies while collaborating with sales and customer care to support commercial objectives.
Ansvarsområden
- Assume full P&L ownership for the DC, driving revenue growth, cost efficiency, margin expansion and optimal capital efficiency.
- Position the DC as a strategic business partner, leveraging logistics capabilities to enable market share growth, enhanced customer retention and expanded service offerings.
- Identify, develop and scale new value creating opportunities, including value-added services (e.g., kitting, aftermarket support, packaging solutions, expedited services) and optimized service costing models.
- Define and execute a long-term DC expansion strategy, aligning capacity, capabilities and network footprint with business growth plans and Divisional needs across North America.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Care, and Business Line leadership to ensure logistics strategy is fully aligned with commercial objectives.
- Lead financial planning and performance management, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term investment planning.
- Drive cost-to-serve transparency and optimization, balancing service levels, inventory positioning and transportation decisions.
- Monitor and continuously improve key financial and operational KPIs.
- Evaluate and prioritize capital investments (e.g., automation, systems, facility expansion) based on ROI, strategic fit and impact on growth and efficiency.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on logistics-related risks, opportunities and investment decisions.
Krav
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- 5 - 10 Years Logistics / distribution experience.
- Inventory Management skills.
- Operational drive and result-oriented focus.
- Organizational & process development skills.
- Knowledge of SAP, Power-BI, Excell & Access is an asset.
- Excellent Command of English, verbally and in writing.
- Experience with Multi-stakeholder management.
- Approximately 200K Outbound OLs/Year supporting Global and Regional distribution of product.
- Ability to communicate, influence, and convince internal parties.
- Collaborative mindset: interactive, actively take contact with people to learn from their unique and diverse competences and perspectives and share own knowledge and experience.
- Open-minded: flexible and global-minded. Enthusiastic about learning and exploring new things; adapt quickly to new situations and opportunities.
- Resourceful: initiative-taking and always looking for a better way, using the resources at hand.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: take responsibility and are results driven.
Förmåner
- Employed under local plus terms and conditions in the hiring country.
- Benefits package including health and wellness programs, retirement savings, and employee assistance.
- Paid vacation time, sick time, floating holidays and fixed holidays.
- Strong retirement 401k plan with matching.
- Paid family leave, paternity/maternity leave & other benefits for a healthy work-life balance.
- Growth Opportunities: Access global training, mentorship, and career progression pathways.
- Individual learning opportunities, world-wide job opportunities or technical training from our academy.
- Education Reimbursement offerings.
- Annual Variable Compensation Bonus.
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