Director of Distribution and Logistics

Job Description

We are thrilled to advertise the Director of Distribution & Logistics position for the Wonderfield Group!

Business Overview

The Wonderfield Group is owned by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market capitalization of over $5.5billion and whose aim is to become the world’s largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. Wonderfield operates restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and has recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Wonderfield enjoys annual sales of over $2.5billion and EBITDA in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory.

Position Overview

The Director of Distribution & Logistics will lead our freight and distribution operations across a national network. This role will focus on delivering high service levels, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing costs across the supply chain. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, strong collaboration skills, and a data-informed mindset to help scale and streamline our logistics network.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and implement a distribution and logistics strategy that supports high service levels and cost efficiency across the supply chain.
• Oversee end-to-end transportation operations, including inbound and outbound freight across multiple DCs and a centralized redistribution hub.
• Manage national distribution execution to ensure accurate, on-time delivery of products to thousands of retail locations.
• Partner cross-functionally with procurement, inventory, warehouse, and 3PL teams to optimize freight flows and support process improvements.
• Establish and monitor transportation KPIs to track performance, cost, and service reliability.
• Maintain strong relationships with third-party logistics and freight providers, ensuring alignment between operational execution and strategic goals.
• Lead logistics network improvement initiatives, including scenario planning, cost modeling, and service-level analysis.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with logistics partners and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support contract management and RFP processes related to freight and distribution services.
• Contribute to business continuity planning, including risk mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, benchmarks, and best practices to inform strategy and maintain competitive service levels.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the department/team and provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or distribution, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success managing freight operations and third-party logistics providers in high-volume environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and inform operational decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with Power BI or similar analytics tools is a plus.
• Experience with contract negotiation, vendor performance management, and cost control strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience in food service distribution or CPG is preferred.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.