Director, Distribution and Logistics

*Please note this is a hybrid position. This person will need to work from our Stamford, CT Headquarters*

Who We Are

At Rhone, we cultivate a work culture that is empowering and rooted in our core values. We are gritty, approaching challenges with resilience and determination. We are responsible, holding ourselves accountable to each other and the work we do. We strive for excellence, pushing boundaries to deliver our best every day. We remain authentic, embracing honesty, humility, and individuality. And above all, we are team centered, knowing that true success comes from collaboration and shared purpose.

About The Role

Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, the Director of Distribution and Logistics is a vital member of our Senior Leadership team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level enterprise strategy and day-to-day operational execution. You will serve as the executive relationship owner for our Third-Party Logistics (3PL) partners and the mastermind behind our global logistics, inventory control, and trade compliance. If you possess a Courage Over Comfort mindset and thrive in a fast-paced, Omni-channel environment supporting Wholesale, E-commerce, and Retail channels, this is your chance to make a massive impact on a rapidly growing brand.

What You'll Do

We don’t just launch products; we Compete to Complete. We manage our supply chain through the lens of our core values, organizing our execution around five key pillars:

Gritty: Clear Objectives & Measurable Outcomes

• Establish and govern rigorous Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for our global 3PL partners to guarantee exceptional On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance.

• Drive maximum efficiency in retail store transfer windows, Return to Warehouse (RTW), and Return to Vendor (RTV) processes to optimize stock rotation.

• Maintain a relentless focus on cost-per-shipment and operational velocity across all fulfillment channels.

Responsible: Defined Ownership & Global Architecture

• Serve as the absolute owner of our global inbound logistics matrix, optimizing Incoterms (FOB, FCA, EXW), freight forwarder networks, and booking processes.

• Act as Rhone’s internal subject matter expert on trade compliance, customs clearance, global tariff/duty mitigation, and HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification databases.

• Engineer end-to-end landed cost strategies, meticulously accounting for freight, tariffs, duties, and international tax impacts.

Excellence: Bias toward Action & Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all warehouse processes, systems integrations, and parcel execution, constantly pushing the brand Forever Forward.

• Enforce strict Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) compliance with international manufacturing partners to accelerate dock-to-stock timelines.

• Scale our international shipping footprint and optimize domestic small parcel carrier contracts to balance premium service with cost-efficiency.

Authentic: Individual & Team Ownership of Results

• Oversee absolute inventory integrity between our NetSuite ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and warehouse WMS platforms, owning the reconciliation and FIFO (First-In, First-Out) synchronization.

• Drive monthly inventory financial reporting, quarterly cycle counts, and annual physical inventory audits in lockstep with our Finance team.

• Investigate inventory discrepancies with strict root-cause analysis, taking full accountability for implementing corrective, long-term actions.

Team Centered: Collaborative Success (Strength in Numbers)

• Partner closely with Wholesale, Retail, and E-commerce leaders to align distribution capacity, support demand planning, and solve complex fulfillment challenges.

• Champion Wholesale Excellence by aligning with major trading partners, ensuring flawless execution of Value-Added Services (VAS) and strict routing guides to eliminate vendor chargebacks.

• Collaborate with the Planning team to strategically manage liquidation channels, tailored/hemming inventory programs, and tax-compliant processes for damaged goods disposal or duty drawback recovery.

Your First 90 Days (What Success Looks Like)

• 30 Days: Immerse yourself in Rhone's supply chain ecosystem. Build foundational relationships with our 3PL partners, internal Omni-channel stakeholders, and the logistics team.

• 60 Days: Complete a comprehensive assessment of our current inbound transit matrix, 3PL SLA performance, and NetSuite-to-WMS integration flow. Identify immediate "low-hanging fruit" for cost and speed optimization.

• 90 Days: Assume full executive ownership of the global logistics budget, 3PL governance, and trade compliance database. Present a strategic roadmap for peak season fulfillment preparation.

What You'll Bring

• Experienced Leader: You bring 8–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in distribution, 3PL management, and international logistics ideally within an Omni-channel consumer goods environment (apparel or footwear experience is a major plus).

• Systems Expert: You possess advanced, high-level proficiency with NetSuite (or a comparable enterprise ERP) and tier-1 Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

• Technical Strategist: You have deep expertise in HTS codes, global customs compliance, duty drawbacks, international freight forwarding, and high-volume small parcel contract negotiations.

• Culturally Aligned: You choose Courage Over Comfort when facing ambiguity, believe in Strength in Numbers when collaborating across teams, and are fundamentally driven by an internal clock that prioritizes execution and accountability.

• Education: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or a related business field. An MBA or industry certifications (like APICS / CSCP) is a strong plus.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation

• Health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits

• 401(k) with company incentive savings plan

• 10 company holidays annually

• Discretionary time off policy

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Clothing discount plus semi-annual gift card allotment

Our Commitment

Rhone Apparel, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.

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Core Skills & Keywords for This Role

Supply Chain Management | 3PL Relationship Management | Logistics Strategy | NetSuite ERP | Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) | Global Trade Compliance | HTS Classifications | Landed Cost Optimization | Omni-channel Fulfillment | Wholesale Routing Guides | Inventory Control & Auditing | Freight Forwarding

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