Vice President - Logistics Operations

World Wide Technology Inc
  • Edwardsville, IL
  • $300,000–$350,000 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • Minimum of 20 years' progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, integration, or large-scale operations, including experience outside traditional 3PL environments.
  • Minimum of 12 years of progressive leadership experience required, including at least 5 years leading other Senior-level leaders across multiple sites or a global operation.
  • Strong executive communication, influence, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to align senior leaders and customers around a shared operating plan.
  • Proven ability to set operating strategy and translate it into measurable execution at enterprise scale.
  • Deep operational expertise in warehousing, integration, fulfillment, and distribution, with demonstrated success applying practices from outside the 3PL space (technology, hyperscale/data center, manufacturing, or e-commerce).
  • Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation and automation (WMS/ERP, robotics, data and analytics) within a complex, multi-site operating environment.
  • Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, capital planning, and cost-to-serve management.
  • Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous-improvement methodologies applied across multiple sites.
  • Proven ability to build, develop, and retain senior leadership talent and high performers through periods of growth and change.
  • Sound judgment in risk identification and decision-making, with a track record of surfacing issues early and resolving complex, systemic problems.
  • Proficient in operational technology and analytics tools, including advanced use of MS Excel and modern data and visualization platforms.

Travel Requirements:

  • Up to 10% (domestic and international).

Compensation/ Benefits:

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $300,000 - $350,000 plus a variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

  • Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
  • Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
  • Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com.

Numbers & Facts

LocationEdwardsville, IL
Salary$300,000–$350,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Automationunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Data Visualizationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Employee Retentionunmatched
  • International Operationsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Network Operations Centerunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Roboticsunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
  • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
  • Third-Party Logistics (3PL)unmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • eCommerceunmatched

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