Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dollar Tree, Inc. is one of North America’s largest and most successful value retailers, operating thousands of stores across the United States and Canada. The Vice President, Distribution Center Operations is responsible for leading the strategic and operational performance of a multi-site distribution network, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations while driving service excellence and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute regional distribution strategies that align with enterprise supply chain objectives and support business growth
- Lead operational planning initiatives to improve service, efficiency, capacity utilization, and scalability across the distribution network
- Partner with Supply Chain leadership to evaluate and implement network optimization opportunities
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence throughout the organization
- Excellent change management capabilities and ability to lead thru change while protecting the network of risk
- Provide executive oversight for multiple distribution centers, ensuring consistent execution of operational standards and company objectives
- Ensure efficient and effective end-to-end distribution center operations, including receiving, inventory management, replenishment, shipping, and reverse logistics
- Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, service, safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and cost management
- Identify operational challenges and implement corrective actions to improve performance and achieve business objectives
- Champion a safety-first culture across all facilities, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in workplace safety performance and associate well-being
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing warehouse operations, transportation, and labor practices
- Identify and mitigate operational risks related to inventory, transportation, facilities, and workforce management
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Distribution Center General Managers and senior operational leaders
- Build a high-performance culture focused on engagement, accountability, inclusion, and results
- Create succession plans and leadership development strategies to strengthen organizational capability and support future growth
- Foster an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and associate development at all levels
- Lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean methodologies and operational excellence principles
- Drive productivity improvements through process optimization, standardization, and technology adoption
- Champion automation, warehouse systems enhancements, and innovative solutions that improve efficiency and service levels
- Leverage data and analytics to identify opportunities and measure operational effectiveness
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with transportation providers, suppliers, and third-party logistics partners
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize supply chain performance and customer service outcomes
- Participate in vendor negotiations and contract management activities to ensure competitive pricing, service levels, and operational effectiveness
- Develop and manage operating budgets, capital expenditures, and strategic investments across the region
- Ensure disciplined financial management and achievement of expense, productivity, and profitability targets
- Evaluate business performance and provide recommendations to improve operational and financial results
- Support long-range planning, capital projects, facility expansions, and network growth initiatives
- Partner closely with Store Operations, Merchandising, Transportation, Inventory Management, Human Resources, Finance, and Asset Protection to align operational priorities and deliver business results
- Serve as a key advisor and thought partner on supply chain strategy, workforce planning, and operational execution
- Lead and support enterprise initiatives that improve customer experience and organizational performance
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 15+ years of progressive supply chain, logistics, or distribution center leadership experience
- Minimum of 10 years leading large-scale, multi-site distribution operations in a senior leadership capacity
- Proven experience leading complex distribution networks within retail, consumer goods, grocery, or high-volume distribution environments
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience managing large operating budgets and capital investments
- Experience leading transformational change initiatives and driving measurable operational improvements
- Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems, automation technologies, and distribution operations
- Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams across multiple locations
- Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of common food safety practices and audit procedures
- Strong end to end distribution knowledge
- Experience supporting large-scale retail or omnichannel distribution networks
- Experience leading highly automated distribution facilities utilizing advanced storage, retrieval, packaging, and sorting technologies
- Experience leading and servicing more than 5 billion dollars of supply chain and distribution
- Excellent contingency planning and execution strategies
- Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence certification
Benefits
- Bonus and equity
- Health, Dental, & Vision
- A flexible spending account
- Life and disability insurance benefits
- A 401k plan
- PTO
- Paid holidays annually
- An employee stock purchase plan
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Associate Discount Program
- Tuition Assistance and Development Programs
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life Insurance and Supplemental Benefits
- Career Growth and Leadership Development Opportunities
Company Overview
Dollar Tree remains committed to our original mission: giving our customers extreme value at low prices. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://dollartree.com.