Van Leeuwen Ice Cream · 1 month ago
Director of Logistics
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expVan Leeuwen Ice Cream is a company that started in NYC with a mission to create good ice cream that contributes to happiness. They are seeking a Director of Logistics to enhance their Supply Chain team, focusing on optimizing third-party logistics operations and developing effective distribution strategies.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingFood TrucksOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Develop and implement logistics strategies and processes to improve operational efficiency
Coordinate and manage the logistics, 3PL warehouse, intercompany transfer, last mile scoop shop delivery, and CPG Order Management & Customer Service
Monitor and control inventory, delivery processes, and quality standards
Monitor and control inventory, delivery processes, and quality standards
Develop and manage budgets in accordance with the financial goals of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Analyze and address logistical challenges and propose proactive solutions
Develop and maintain professional relationships with key suppliers and vendors
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
Prepare standard report package reporting overall performance and cost reports for VL leadership
Manage and lead teams to 98%OTIF partnered with Director of Supply Chain & VP of Supply Chain to exceed the customers expectations both internally & externally
Overseeing and improving 3PL warehouse performance by establishing stronger processes, KPI's, and performance standards
Inventory Management across all warehouse locations, including inventory transfer management, rebalancing, and WOS replenishment
Managing inventory levels and ensuring the accuracy of IOH while partnering with pears to continuously supply inventory availability
Oversee (and initially perform) Wholesale Order fulfillment, including EDI and ASN connection build-out
Provide support and improve line of sight of sales fulfillment for sales team
Improving On Time Delivery and Total Order Fulfillment success rates
Reduce OOS occurrences at Retail Scoop Shops
Build strong processes and carrier relationships to minimize accessorial freight charges
Manage and meet budget for all Logistics Costs
Collaborate with VP of Supply Chain and Logistics to:
Build Annual Logistics Budget
Ad Hoc Distribution and Logistics Initiatives
Establish new 3PL warehouse and logistics systems for new and existing retail (scoop shop) markets
Onboard new 3PL warehouses as necessary
Build internal logistics team while improving internal processes
Qualification
Required
Masters Degree in Supply Chain or related field
8 to 10 years of related experience
Experience in food or beverage manufacturing
Experience with third party logistics and warehousing required
People Management experience required
Experience with ERP (NetSuite) & TMS application
Proficient in microsoft suite
Benefits
Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)
Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
401k with up to 4% Employer Match
Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
Wellness Reimbursement Plan
Paid Time Off - 3 Weeks / 120 Hours Total
Paid Sick Time
Yearly Performance Reviews
Company
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is a maker of ice cream made from natural ingredients.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22.59MKey Investors
NextWorld EvergreenStrand Equity Partners
2020-02-27Series B· $18.7M
2018-08-06Series A· $3.89M
Leadership Team
Pete Van Leeuwen
Co-Founder/ Owner
Recent News
2025-09-25
2025-09-16
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