VP, Logistics – Warehousing

Job Description:

• Define and execute the Americas logistics and warehousing strategy aligned with MISUMI’s global supply chain vision.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of logistics managers, warehouse supervisors, and operations analysts.
• Serve as the senior logistics voice in executive planning, budgeting, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability across all distribution center sites.
• Champion the adoption of AI and emerging technologies as core enablers of logistics strategy, embedding a data-driven, continuous improvement mindset across the logistics and warehousing organization.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across all MISUMI Americas distribution centers, including inbound receiving, inventory management, pick/pack/ship, and returns processing.
• Drive KPI performance, including inventory turnover, warehousing contribution profit, order accuracy, on-time fulfillment, dock-to-stock cycle time, and warehouse productivity.
• Lead facility rationalization, relocation, expansion, and greenfield distribution center projects as business needs dictate.
• Oversee facility contract negotiations as needed.
• Continuously optimize the existing WMS and automation technologies to improve throughput, accuracy, and scalability.
• Ensure Business Continuity Plans for MISUMI Americas’ warehousing operations are in place and ready to execute as needed.
• Identify and pilot AI-powered tools for demand forecasting, slotting optimization, labor planning, and inventory positioning to improve distribution center efficiency and reduce operational variability.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with parcel, LTL, FTL, and international freight carriers.
• Design and optimize transportation lanes to minimize cost-per-shipment while maintaining service SLAs.
• Oversee last-mile delivery strategy and the customer delivery experience.
• Manage freight audit, compliance, and claims processes.
• Leverage AI-driven route optimization and carrier performance analytics to reduce freight cost, improve delivery reliability, and enhance the end-customer experience.
• Own end-to-end import operations for products sourced from MISUMI’s globally distributed supply regions.
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, import/export controls, and applicable trade agreements.
• Proactively manage catalog HTS classifications.
• Submit and secure eRulings as needed to minimize risk and save costs.
• Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and trade compliance counsel.
• Monitor and adapt to changes in tariff classifications, duty rates, and trade policy that affect landed cost and supply continuity.
• Maintain accurate import documentation, HTS classifications, and country-of-origin records across all inbound product flows.
• Serve as a logistics subject matter expert and strategic partner to MISUMI’s global supply regions, supporting and upleveling outbound logistics capabilities.
• Identify gaps in outbound logistics performance across supply regions and develop targeted improvement plans in collaboration with regional teams.
• Share Americas best practices, frameworks, and tools with global supply region counterparts to drive consistency and efficiency across the broader MISUMI network.
• Engage with regional logistics leads on a regular cadence to assess performance, prioritize support, and track progress against shared goals.
• Partner cross-functionally with Global Supply Chain, Procurement, and Regional Operations leadership to ensure end-to-end supply chain continuity.
• Own the Americas logistics P&L, managing budgets exceeding $10M+ annually with a focus on cost efficiency.
• Develop robust reporting frameworks and dashboards to surface operational insights to senior leadership.
• Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives through network optimization, labor efficiency, and vendor consolidation.
• Introduce AI-enabled visibility and analytics tools to global supply region teams where applicable, accelerating logistics maturity and performance improvement across the MISUMI network.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of progressive supply chain, logistics, or warehousing leadership experience.
• 5+ years in a VP-level or equivalent senior executive role.
• Proven track record managing multi-site distribution center networks at scale.
• Expertise in WMS, TMS, and ERP systems.
• Experience in B2B industrial, manufacturing, or e-commerce fulfillment environments.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L ownership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams across multiple geographies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Available to travel frequently to MISUMI Americas’ QCTs spanning the United States and Mexico.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Generous PTO and leave programs

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