VP, Distribution

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

As the Vice President (VP) of Distribution, you will lead our company's transportation, internal and external warehouse operations, inventory deployment, and customer delivery, managing a dynamic team across multiple locations to ensure the efficient and timely movement of finished goods. This pivotal role involves overseeing the storage and warehousing of products, spearheading cost-reduction initiatives, and optimizing the supply chain process with the key goal of delivery on time in the most efficient manner. You will manage a portfolio of approximately 40 facilities, including dedicated distribution centers and third-party cold storage for both refrigerated and frozen logistics along with a private fleet of about 100 drivers. Join us in this exciting opportunity to shape our supply chain's future and significantly impact our operations!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Leadership: Responsible for the strategic leadership, development and organizational structure of an integrated supply chain with a specific focus on logistics, distribution, inventory control, and transportation excellence.

• Strategic: Crafts a strategic vision to achieve best-in-class supply chain performance from both a cost and service perspective, clearly communicates this vision, translates it into actionable steps, and effectively mobilizes the supply chain team to execute these activities.

• Process Optimization: Analyze and enhance processes for receiving, storing, picking, packing, shipping products to improve productivity, accuracy, and cycle times.

• Vendor Relationships: Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers throughout our supply chain.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal supply chain stakeholders, business management, product management, operating and scheduling to enhance internal utilization, optimize the supply chain network, and ensure proper product placement and inventory control.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement innovative technology solutions for transportation, warehouse management systems, inventory systems, and other advanced analytical technology.

• Fleet Management: Oversee and optimize private fleet operations, including, cost-saving initiatives, performance metrics, vehicle maintenance standards, and financial analysis to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Team Performance: Develop and monitor warehouse budgets, freight costs and key performance metrics (KPIs) for labor, space utilization, accuracy and on-time departure, among other KPI's.

• Standardization: Responsible to standardize procedures and processes across all locations to increase results in safety, quality, and productivity across all distribution facilities.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field and 15+ years of progressive experience across a broad range of Supply Chain disciplines; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development is required.

• 10+ years of management experience in a high-volume supply chain environment in a perishable food industry, required.

• In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations, transportation best practices and emerging technologies

• SAP experience and in-depth use of WMS, TMS, YMS required.

• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (30% of the time).

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with effective decision-making abilities.

• Proven financial acumen with experience in managing a P&L.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

• Passionate about process optimization and maximizing team capabilities, with strong interpersonal skills.

• Highly organized and efficient in multi-tasking, with a professional demeanor and ability to self-manage.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.