Associate Director, Enterprise Warehousing

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
How You Will Make History Here...
The Associate Director, Regional Warehouse Operations leads the execution and performance of a regional warehouse network, including plant-attached warehouses and third-party logistics (3PL) distribution centers.
This role is accountable for delivering operational excellence across safety, service, cost, and quality, while driving standardized processes, KPI performance, and financial outcomes.
The Associate Director operates within a matrixed environment, partnering with Plant Operations, Transportation, DSD, Finance, and Commercial teams to enable a high-performing, cost-effective distribution network with clear ownership boundaries and accountability.
What You Will Do...
Warehouse Operations Leadership
Lead multi-site warehouse operations (plant and 3PL) to deliver consistent service, cost, and productivity outcomes
Ensure adherence to standardized operating models, processes, and systems across all locations
Drive execution discipline across inventory management, throughput, labor productivity, and service performance
Plant Warehouse Operating Model Ownership
Own the transition and ongoing governance of plant warehouse reporting structures into the Logistics organization
Establish clear accountability for plant warehouse performance (safety, cost, service, inventory)
Standardize roles, expectations, and operating rhythms across plant warehouse leadership
Implement consistent financial ownership, budgeting, and performance tracking mechanisms
Drive capability improvements and consistency across plant warehouse operations
3PL Performance & Partner Management
Lead operational and strategic management of 3PL partners across the region
Establish service-level agreements, cost expectations, and performance governance routines
Monitor performance against KPIs and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement
Partner with Procurement and Finance on sourcing, contracts, and cost optimization
KPI & Performance Management
Own and govern warehouse performance metrics, including:
Service (OTIF, fill rate, order accuracy)
Cost (cost per unit, labor productivity, budget adherence)
Safety (incident rates, compliance)
Quality (inventory accuracy, damage, shrink)
Lead regular operating reviews, root cause analysis, and action planning
Drive data-driven decision-making across warehouse operations
Financial Management
Own regional warehouse operating budget, inclusive of plant and 3PL spend
Lead monthly financial reviews (plan vs. actuals), variance analysis, and forecast updates
Deliver productivity savings and cost-to-serve improvements aligned to Annual Operating Plan
Partner with Finance to ensure strong controls, transparency, and performance visibility
Continuous Improvement & Network Optimization
Identify and implement operational improvements to drive productivity, service, and cost performance
Standardize best practices across plant and 3PL networks
Support network optimization initiatives (footprint, automation, system enhancements)
Leverage analytics and performance insights to drive measurable improvement
Who You Will Work With...
Partner with DSD leadership to enable strong field execution while maintaining clear ownership boundaries
Align on service expectations, inventory positioning, and warehouse support requirements for the DSD network
Provide cost-to-serve and network performance visibility to inform DSD decision-making
Establish governance routines to ensure alignment and issue resolution across Logistics and DSD
Reinforce a model where Logistics owns warehouse performance, cost, and standards, while DSD owns in-market execution
Lead and develop a team of multi-site warehouse leaders (direct and indirect)
Drive performance management, talent development, and succession planning
Build leadership capability and operational discipline across the organization
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
What You Bring To The Table (must Haves)...
HS diploma or equivalent
10+ years of progressive experience in warehouse operations or logistics
Experience managing multi-site operations, including 3PL environments
It would be great to have (nice to haves)...
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field
MBA or advanced degree
Demonstrated financial acumen, including budget ownership and cost management
Proven leadership experience in a matrixed, geographically dispersed organization
Experience in CPG, food, or regulated environments
Experience with WMS platforms (e.g., SAP EWM) and analytics tools
Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification
Leads multi-site operations or a significant functional area with broad impact on business performance
Operates with full accountability for results, including safety, service, cost, and financial outcomes
Demonstrates strong cross-functional leadership and influence without direct authority
Builds and develops high-performing teams and future leaders
Translates strategy into executional plans and measurable results
Regional responsibility spanning multiple plant-attached and 3PL warehouse locations
Direct ownership of warehouse operating spend and performance outcomes
Significant influence on service, cost-to-serve, and working capital performance
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

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