Power & Tel · 1 day ago
Vice President, Warehousing
Piperton, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expPower & Tel is seeking a Vice President of Warehousing responsible for end-to-end operational excellence across a global, multi-site warehouse network. This executive will lead strategy and execution for supply chain operations, ensuring safety, quality, service-level adherence, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Develop and own the warehousing strategy aligned to corporate goals (service, cost, quality, sustainability)
Build, lead and follow operating standards for a multi-site warehouse operations organization; define org structure, succession plans, and talent development
Optimize the global warehouse footprint (locations, capacity, automation, 3PL mix)
Drive scenario modeling for growth, seasonality, and disaster recovery; maintain business continuity plans
Ensure daily performance across all warehouses: receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, shipping, returns
Optimize WMS, TMS, labor management, slotting, and automation (conveyance, AMRs/AGVs, voice, goods-to-person)
Standardize SOPs, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and exception management
Oversee domestic and cross-border transportation (parcel, LTL/FTL, ocean, air); negotiate rates and carrier performance
Manage international trade compliance (INCOTERMS, customs, import/export documentation, duties, bonded facilities)
Champion EHS: OSHA/ISO standards, risk assessments, incident prevention; enforce safety culture
Ensure compliance with local labor laws, security protocols (C-TPAT, TAPA), product integrity, and audit readiness
Own P&L for global warehousing; set and achieve cost, productivity, and cash targets
Budget for facilities, labor, technology, inventory holding, and freight; track ROI on CapEx (automation, systems)
Partner with Sales/Customer Success to meet service-level commitments (OTIF, DIFOT, order cycle time)
Support strategic customers with bespoke SLAs, playbooks, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
Lead Lean/Six Sigma programs: value stream mapping, kaizens, standard work; reduce waste and improve flow
Drive digital transformation: real-time visibility, dashboards, and analytics; implement S&OP/IBP with Supply Chain
Deliver on ESG targets across energy use, waste, packaging, emissions (scope 3 freight) and ethical sourcing
Required travel up to 20-30% (globally), as necessary
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
10–15+ years in progressively senior warehousing/supply chain leadership, with 5+ years overseeing global, multi-site warehouse networks
Expertise in WMS/TMS/LMS and warehouse automation; proven selection, implementation, and change management
Deep knowledge of international logistics: customs, INCOTERMS, trade compliance, 3PL management
Demonstrated P&L ownership, budgeting, and cost optimization (labor, freight, inventory)
Track record of Lean/Six Sigma (Black Belt or equivalent preferred); KPI-driven management
Strong people leadership across cultures/time zones; outstanding communication and stakeholder management
Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
Required travel up to 20-30% (globally), as necessary
Preferred
Operating in high-volume B2B/B2C environments (e‑commerce, retail, industrial, life sciences)
Launching new warehouses/markets and executing network reconfigurations
Implementing S&OP and demand/supply planning processes with cross-functional teams
Managing labor models (fixed/variable, temp/seasonal) and union/non-union environments
Security frameworks (e.g., C‑TPAT, TAPA), and ISO 9001/14001/45001 familiarity
Company
Power & Tel
Power & Tel provides procurement, sales, and material management/logistics of products to the global communications marketplace.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Sims
CEO
Matt Spinolo
President & COO
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