Job Details

Job Title: Vice President of Distribution

Reports to: Executive Vice President Manufacturing and Distribution

Location: Starkville, Mississippi

Job Type: Full-Time, Executive Level

Position Summary:

The Vice President of Distribution is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight of the distribution network currently consisting of 3 Company DCs, one each, located in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, along with a 3PL facility in Georgia. This role ensures the safe, efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused movement of goods from U. S. ports to the DCs where the goods are picked up by customer-directed transporters and a growing emphasis on DTC, e-comm, and omnichannel distribution strategies. The VP will drive initiatives in warehouse operations innovations and supply chain integration to support business growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute distribution strategies aligned with Company goals to optimize service levels and cost efficiency.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment compliant with legal requirements, internal policies and procedures, and assures employees have open door and open shop communication avenues.
• Drive efficiency through technology innovation such as enhanced data analytics and automation.
• Oversee all distribution operations including warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment, including compliance with customer shipping requirements to avoid chargebacks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of distribution professionals across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, operations, and customer service to ensure seamless end-to-end supply chain execution.
• Manage relationships with appropriate peer personnel at the customers and third-party providers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing costs, increasing accuracy, and improving delivery times.
• Participate in strategic planning and budgeting processes; manage department budget and capital expenditures.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in distribution or supply chain management, including a minimum of 5 years of senior management responsibility for 3+ sites, P&L responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (can be offset by greater years of senior management experience).
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), experience with AI or automation applications in the distribution environment, and ERP platforms.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive organizational change.
• Capable of driving/traveling to DCs on a regular, frequent basis

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with e-commerce fulfillment or omnichannel distribution strategies.

About Garan, Incorporated

Founded in 1941, Garan Incorporated is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of apparel. Based in New York City with manufacturing headquarters in Starkville, Mississippi, and operations worldwide, Garan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. The company owns and operates factories in El Salvador as well as four U.S.-based Distribution Centers. Throughout Asia, Garan also has long-running strategic partnerships with some of the largest mills and garment producers in the region.

Garan, Inc. is best known for Garanimals, the original mix + match brand for babies and toddlers. Established in 1972, families continue to love and trust our adorable, affordable, durable clothing. Garan is expert in creating, launching and managing brands. Our recently launched easy-peasy brand offers delightfully soft, sustainable childrenswear made with our planet in mind.

The primary mission at Garan is the manufacturing of low cost, high-quality products that reflect great value for our customers. All of this is done with an emphasis on social & ethical compliance, as well as environmental awareness that incorporates some of the latest sustainable efforts in apparel manufacturing today.

Garan is committed to offering an inclusive, safe, and positive workplace.