MISUMI Americas
VP,Logistics&Warehousing
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“VP, Logistics & Warehousing at MISUMI Americas. Skills: Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Trade Compliance. Define Americas logistics and warehousing strategy. Lead, mentor, and scale logistics team”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimize throughput, accuracy, and scalability; Minimize cost-per-shipment; Maintain service SLAs; Reduce freight cost; Improve delivery reliability; Enhance end-customer experience; Minimize risk; Save costs; Reduce landed cost; Ensure supply continuity; Drive consistency and efficiency; Improve distribution center efficiency; Reduce operational variability; Reduce operational costs
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Continuous improvement; Data-driven decision making
Frequent travel, 25-40% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years supply chain, logistics, or warehousing leadership, 5+ years VP-level or senior executive role, Manage multi-site distribution center networks, Expertise in WMS, TMS, and ERP systems, Experience in B2B industrial, manufacturing, or e-commerce fulfillment, Financial acumen with P&L ownership, Lead large, diverse teams across multiple geographies, Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field, Available to travel frequently
Nice to Have
MBA or advanced degree, APICS CSCP, CLTD, or equivalent certification, Experience with high-SKU-count catalog businesses, Familiarity with MISUMI's business model, Deep experience in international trade compliance, Hands-on experience managing outbound logistics, Experience applying AI, ML, or advanced analytics, Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent, Experience deploying automation, robotics, or goods-to-person systems
What You'll Do.
Define Americas logistics and warehousing strategy
and scale logistics team
Serve as senior logistics voice in executive planning
Build culture of continuous improvement
Champion adoption of AI and emerging technologies
Oversee day-to-day distribution center operations
Drive KPI performance
Lead facility rationalization
Oversee facility contract negotiations
Optimize WMS and automation technologies
Ensure Business Continuity Plans are in place
Identify and pilot AI-powered tools
Negotiate and manage carrier relationships
Design and optimize transportation lanes
Oversee last-mile delivery strategy
Leverage AI-driven route optimization
Own end-to-end import operations
Ensure compliance with CBP regulations
Manage relationships with customs brokers
Monitor and adapt to changes in trade policy
Maintain accurate import documentation
Serve as logistics subject matter expert
Support and uplevel outbound logistics capabilities
Identify gaps in outbound logistics performance
Develop targeted improvement plans
Share Americas best practices
Engage with regional logistics leads
Track progress against shared goals
Partner cross-functionally with leadership
Develop reporting frameworks and dashboards
Surface operational insights to senior leadership
Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives
Introduce AI-enabled visibility and analytics tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional initiatives; Global supply regions; Regional teams; Regional logistics leads; Global Supply Chain; Procurement; Regional Operations leadership
Communication Scope
Executive planning; Presentations
Process & Methodology
Budgeting, Process improvement
Full Job Description
About MISUMI Americas MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas. Vice President of Logistics & Warehousing About the Role Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain, the Vice President of Logistics & Warehousing will serve as a senior executive responsible for the full lifecycle of inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing operations, carrier partnerships, trade compliance, import operations, and distribution network strategy across MISUMI Americas. This leader will oversee logistics and warehousing operations across MISUMI Americas while also partnering with MISUMI’s global supply regions across Asia, Mexico, and beyond. They will help support and uplevel outbound logistics capabilities globally by sharing best practices, closing capability gaps, and ensuring strong end-to-end supply chain performance wherever support is needed. This is a remote role requiring frequent travel, approximately 25–40%, to MISUMI warehouses, primarily within North America, customer locations, and MISUMI Americas operational hubs. Impact in This Role The Vice President of Logistics & Warehousing will define and execute the Americas logistics and warehousing strategy in alignment with MISUMI’s global supply chain vision. This role requires a hands-on, strategic leader who can manage complex distribution operations, optimize transportation networks, lead trade compliance efforts, and build scalable processes across a multi-site DC network. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in logistics, warehousing, impor
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