Director of Distribution Operations

4 weeks ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States Cotopaxi Full time
Job Title: Director of Distribution Operations

Cotopaxi is seeking a seasoned Director of Distribution Operations to lead and oversee all aspects of our 141,000 sq ft Utah Distribution Center. This senior-level role will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective distribution operations, fostering team development, and driving process improvements to meet the company's high standards of accuracy, performance, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • General Management of Distribution Center: Lead and manage all aspects of the West Valley City Distribution Center, ensuring efficient inbound and outbound operations, order accuracy, and timely fulfillment.
  • Operational Excellence: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs within the distribution center, while upholding high standards of accuracy and performance.
  • International & Domestic Logistics: Oversee logistics operations, including international freight (ocean, airfreight, terminal operations) and domestic transportation, ensuring smooth and cost-effective delivery to retail and wholesale customers.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Build, manage, and mentor a diverse team of operations professionals. Establish KPIs and provide regular performance feedback to ensure accountability and professional development.
  • Vendor Management: Collaborate with both internal teams and third-party vendors (3PLs, transportation providers, etc.) to meet operational needs and scale fulfillment capabilities.
  • Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with the technology, sales, and customer service teams to ensure seamless order processing, fulfillment, and communication of order status to stakeholders.
  • Compliance & Order Fulfillment Standards: Ensure compliance with all labeling, documentation, and vendor routing guidelines to meet wholesale customer requirements (REI, Amazon, and others).
  • Budget & Cost Management: Manage the operational budget for the distribution center, including staffing, technology investments, and facility costs, ensuring adherence to financial targets.
  • Continuous Improvement & Reporting: Develop and monitor KPIs to measure performance and drive operational improvements. Implement standardized procedures (SOPs) to streamline cross-departmental processes.
  • Sustainability Commitment: Uphold Cotopaxi's mission of sustainability by integrating responsible and eco-friendly practices within the distribution and fulfillment process.
  • Safety & Engagement: Accountable for ensuring a safe workplace by establishing and implementing safety protocols and standards. Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture for all employees to collaborate and recognize performance to increase employee engagement.

Cotopaxi is a company that values people, innovation, and adventure and our work environment reflects just that. Whether you are working from one of our retail stores, our headquarters, your couch at home, or even your van in the woods, you'll feel the camaraderie of our amazing team of visionaries, builders, and go-getters. We are a team of adventurous, mission-driven people looking to prove that business CAN be a force for good.

Cotopaxi participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.


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