Director of Distribution Operations

Job overview

The Director of Distribution Operations role is onsite at Cavender’s Wilmer, TX distribution and fulfillment facility; compensation is not specified. The role supports retail distribution, e-commerce, and omnichannel fulfillment across the company. The director leads facility operations and shapes long-term distribution strategy, including transportation, automation, and facility capabilities. The position partners across business functions to improve product flow, service, financial performance, and customer experience while developing leaders and scalable operating systems.

What you'll do

• Lead receiving, inventory, retail and e-commerce fulfillment, shipping, returns, and related customer service interfaces
• develop distribution and omnichannel strategy
• lead facility design, installation, startup, and optimization
• manage transportation strategy and carrier performance
• monitor operational KPIs
• build financial models and business cases
• manage budgets
• create SOPs and training
• coach managers and supervisors
• oversee inventory control, safety, compliance, and vendor performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of distribution operations

distribution center

retail distribution

e-commerce fulfillment

omnichannel

transportation strategy

inventory control

automation

wilmer tx

cavender's

facility leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role leads major facility, automation, consolidation, and operational transitions at the centralized Wilmer distribution and fulfillment facility.

About the employer

Cavender's is hiring for this role. Industry: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers. Sector: 45.