Supply Chain Director

Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, & other foodservice businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our facilities handle high-volume distribution of food, beverage, & equipment products to support the operational needs of small businesses. We are committed to efficiency, accuracy, & operational excellence across our supply chain. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director to lead domestic & international logistics, distribution center operations, corporate inventory control, & financial performance across our supply chain network. Position Summary The Supply Chain Director provides strategic, operational, & financial leadership across domestic & international transportation, company-owned & third-party distribution centers, & corporate inventory control. This role maintains full profit & loss (P&L) accountability across assigned functions, driving cost optimization, operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, & consistent service performance throughout the supply chain. The ideal candidate is a strategic, financially disciplined leader with extensive experience in supply chain management, logistics, distribution, & operational leadership. This individual brings strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, & a proven ability to develop high-performing teams, manage complex budgets, & translate supply chain strategies into measurable operational & financial results. Key Responsibilities Domestic & International Logistics Management Direct domestic & international freight operations to ensure reliable, cost-effective, & on-time product delivery Own transportation budgets, financial forecasting, freight expenditures, & P&L performance across all serviced locations Develop & maintain strategic relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, & transportation providers Lead carrier negotiations, freight RFP processes, routing strategies, & service agreements to optimize transportation costs Oversee international container movements, ocean freight, drayage, port operations, & customs compliance Analyze transportation costs by lane, carrier, & shipment to identify opportunities for freight optimization Evaluate vendor-managed transportation against internally managed freight models to identify cost-saving opportunities Distribution Center Operations & Inventory Control Direct operational & financial performance across company-owned & third-party distribution centers Oversee distribution center budgets, capital expenditures, cost-per-case metrics, throughput, & labor productivity Establish & monitor operational KPIs to ensure efficient warehouse performance, inventory accuracy, & on-time/in-full delivery Manage third-party logistics (3PL) relationships, service agreements, cost reconciliations, & contractual performance standards Direct corporate inventory control processes, including cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, shrink reduction, & claims resolution Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, inventory procedures, & operational standards Provide leadership & direction to distribution center management teams to resolve operational challenges & implement process improvements Financial Management & Supply Chain Optimization Maintain full P&L accountability for transportation, distribution center operations, & corporate inventory control Develop annual operating budgets, financial forecasts, cost models, & capital expenditure justifications Analyze monthly financial results, budget variances, & operational performance to identify risks & improvement opportunities Monitor key financial metrics, including cost per shipment, cost per case, transportation expenses, inventory shrink, & operating margins Develop business cases & return on investment (ROI) analyses to support strategic supply chain initiatives & capital investments…

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