Director of Logistics

We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented leader to oversee and elevate our logistics operations across transportation, warehousing, and distribution. This pivotal role will drive continuous improvement, support company-wide supply chain objectives, and build future-ready capabilities to meet evolving business demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement logistics strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Optimize transportation modes, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations.
• Lead warehousing operations to enhance safety, quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance.
• Ensure network optimization for omni-channel fulfillment.
• Champion process and systems improvements, including automation and digital transformation.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing logistics team.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, inventory management, and cost control initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve operational challenges and support business priorities.
• Maintain continuity plans for critical operations and material flow.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in logistics 
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Deep expertise in WMS, ERP systems, and distribution operations.
• Experience managing both union and non-union environments.
• Proven track record in international logistics (freight, customs, 3PL).
• MBA or APICS certification preferred.
• Robust Lean background, with emphasis on lean warehousing and material flow.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology for operational excellence:
• Clear understanding of effective and ineffective solutions.
• Strategic preparation for advanced technologies.
• Proficient in WMS, MRP, and related systems.
• Skilled in warehouse design and bin strategy optimization.

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check and drug screen.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)