VP, Warehouse & Distribution

The VP, Warehouse & Distribution will provide overall leadership and management for ViaPath’s Warehouse and Tablet Repair teams. This position is responsible for overall leadership in supply chain and logistics optimization strategies. This position will report to the SVP, Solutions and will be onsite daily at our Grand Prairie Warehouse.

• Develops appropriate Supply Chain & Logistics strategy, in conjunction with Strategic Sourcing on the Contracts team, to maximize customer delivery requirements, supply security and schedule adherence while maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Coordinates with Domestic and International partners.
• Develops Insource vs Outsource strategy. Identifying third party logistics and warehousing partners to optimize cost, service, on time delivery.
• Owns vendor relationships and procurement activities for warehousing.
• Leads the inventory management process delivering on inventory value and working capital goals. Develops and communicates plans which ensure resources are optimized and service levels are not sacrificed, and adequate inventory exists to support the organization.
• Partners with internal departments to determine and set up inter and intracompany transfers, production schedule changes, and ship date information.
• Leads and partners with key stake holders across the business driving process improvement to achieve business objectives. Collaborates frequently with Finance, Procurement, Field Services, Install Teams and other internal partners. Reviews and monitors operating budgets
• Cultivates a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, cross functional collaboration and goal planning and execution. Identifies and implements actions to maximize synergistic opportunities between all areas.
• Leads the Warehouse supply chain & logistics team in defining, executing, and monitoring best practices by measuring performance through routine analysis and reporting on agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) establishing countermeasures as required.
• Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• Ensures team compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

• Bachelor’s degree in systems design, operations research or related studies or 12 + years of supply chain and logistics management experience to include a minimum of 10 years of direct management of personnel.
• Demonstrated results leading multiple locations in cost reductions, supplier risk analyses and management, strategy development, and inventory and cash flow improvements.
• Proven agility and business acumen, with substantial experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft D365 system with a proven ability to implement and utilize the D365 Advanced Warehouse system effectively including reporting and analysis.
• Experience in international procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience in assembly, testing and deployment of technology solutions.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma, Blackbelt certification a plus.
• Strong experience in warehouse and operations leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 platform specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform including Power BI and Power Automate.
• Exception organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience driving process improvements and implementing technology solutions.
• Strong leadership abilities to motivate and manage warehouse and tablet repair teams.

ViaPath Technologies, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government.  ViaPath Technologies leads the fields of correctional technology, education, and government payment services with visionary solutions and customized products that integrate seamlessly to deliver security, financial value, and operational efficiencies while aiding inmate rehabilitation and reducing recidivism rates. 

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