Director of Distribution Operations

Job overview

The Director of Distribution Operations role is onsite in Louisville, Kentucky, with responsibility across multiple warehouse locations; travel up to 50% as needed. Compensation is not specified. United Utility Supply distributes materials critical to the electric utility industry and serves member cooperatives across 20 states. The Director leads warehouse, dispatch, and distribution operations across the network, establishing consistent processes and monitoring safety, service, productivity, inventory accuracy, and performance. The role supports customer fulfillment and business growth through operational leadership and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Lead receiving, storage, material handling, shipping, order fulfillment, and dispatch across multiple locations. Coach warehouse leaders and teams
• standardize operating procedures
• promote safety and regulatory compliance. Oversee dispatch and customer deliveries, monitor capacity, labor, budgets, and performance, develop KPIs, and lead process improvements in productivity, service, cost, inventory positioning, and network efficiency.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of distribution operations

warehouse operations

distribution

dispatch

multi-site leadership

inventory accuracy

operational excellence

louisville ky

united utility supply

travel up to 50%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• retirement benefits after one year, including a 401(k) and company-funded pension plan.

Why this role

Requires six or more years of progressive warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain leadership; multi-site leadership experience is preferred. Travel up to 50% as needed.

About the employer

Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.