Party City Hiring for VP, Distribution and Logistics at Woodcliff Lake, NJ Full Time

The Vice President, Distribution and Logistics is a member of the company’s Supply Chain leadership team. This role plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of products through our supply chain. Responsibilities encompass a wide range of logistics functions, including warehouse management, distribution, logistics, transportation, customer supply chain processes. It is a key resource to drive process efficiency, flow optimization, and make a lasting impact on our organization.

This executive will work closely with functional peers in the development of a Supply Chain Center of Excellence. This includes developing a standardized supply chain and logistics plans across the enterprise and evaluating to identify opportunities for improved service and cost.

Responsibilities And Duties

This position will be responsible for:

• Technology and Innovation: Stay current with logistics technology trends and implement solutions to enhance branch efficiency and customer service.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive distribution and logistics strategy for technology development aligned with the company’s overall business goals and objectives.
• Distribution: Lead the distribution strategy, ensuring products reach their destinations on time and in the most cost-effective manner.
• Logistics and Transportation: Manage transportation providers, carriers, and routes to minimize costs and improve delivery performance.
• Lead and manage the supply chain logistics team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to ensure high performance and engagement.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and partners to effectively manage sourcing, procurement, and logistics activities.
• Partner to support inventory management practices and opportunities across the business..
• Create a robust logistics plan that includes identifying and contracting with key logistics suppliers, optimizing global deliveries and trade / transportation compliance.
• Implement strategic sourcing initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities, oversee favorable contract negotiation, and ensure the availability of high-quality materials and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, and finance, to forecast and meet demand while maintaining cost targets.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices to streamline supply chain operations, enhance productivity, and reduce lead times.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain performance and develop action plans to address any identified gaps or areas for improvement.
• Support supplier negotiations at all levels within the team.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact the supply chain, and proactively develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards in all supply chain activities.
• Develop and manage the supply chain budget, monitor expenses, and identify opportunities to optimize costs without compromising quality or service levels.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, practices, and technologies, including inventory management, demand planning, procurement, negotiations, and logistics.
• Proven experience in a senior supply chain or logistics role, with a strong track record in warehouse/inventory management, distribution, logistics, transportation, customer supply chain processes, and import and export.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain best practices and emerging trends.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute supply chain strategies that drive operational excellence and deliver measurable results.
• Quality Control: Establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes to ensure products are handled, stored, and transported in accordance with industry standards and customer expectations.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all branches adhere to safety regulations, compliance requirements, and industry standards. Implement and monitor safety protocols to protect employees and assets.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse group of professionals.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of achieving cost savings and favorable terms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
• Strong business acumen and a customer-focused mindset.

Leadership Influence

• This role will have numerous direct reports and will be responsible for influencing and developing them to drive positive results.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial mindset who is a self-starter with a strong drive for results and success.
• A team player who collaborates and works closely with other functional areas in the organization.
• Develops high performing collaborative teams, driven to succeed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 15+ years’ experience in various leadership roles, ideally playing a critical role in supply chain transformations.
• Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree would be preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, practices, and technologies, including inventory management, demand planning, procurement, negotiations, and logistics.