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Motion & Flow Control Products, Inc. is a premier industrial distributor and solutions provider specializing in fluid power, motion, and process control technologies. Through our strategic distribution partnership with Parker Hannifin, MFCP supplies industrial components and solutions to markets including but not limited to agriculture, food & beverage, heavy equipment, life sciences, transportation, maritime, power generation and entertainment. Through our team of highly proficient engineers, specialists, and technical sales staff, MFCP provides a wealth of knowledge and years of industry-specific experience to the western states that ensures we meet or exceed our customers’ needs every day.

As Motion & Flow Control Products, Inc. (MFCP) continues our path of continual and sustainable growth, we are excited to increase our focus on driving efficiency and automation through our internal supply chain and fulfilment activities. In support of this key corporate initiative, MFCP is in the process of standing up a centralized distribution center in Littleton CO that will act as the primary distribution center for roughly half of the company’s Branch network. This distribution center will be equipped with state-of-the-art warehouse automation technologies. MFCP has a future goal of opening a second distribution center along the west coast to further consolidate the internal supply chain network and drive additional value in the business.

Position Summary:

The Director of Distribution provides strategic and operational leadership for MFCP’s distribution network, including the start-up and operation of the Littleton, Colorado facility and future consolidated distribution centers. This role owns distribution center performance, transportation and logistics execution, inventory integrity, and fulfillment effectiveness to support business growth, customer service, safety, quality, and cost objectives. Operating at the M4 - Director level, the position leads through managers and staff, owns departmental budget and performance goals, and partners cross-functionally to implement strategic plans, improve operating methods, and ensure distribution capabilities align with long-term organizational priorities.

Primary Duties:

• Direct and continuously improve distribution operations, including receiving, warehousing, inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping, transfers, and transportation, to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient flow of goods across the network.
• Develop and execute distribution strategies, operating standards, and network capabilities that support business growth, customer service expectations, and long-term organizational objectives.
• Lead the stand-up and operation of the Littleton distribution center and support future distribution center expansion, including facility readiness, labor planning, process design, and operational stabilization.
• Own departmental budgets, labor planning, and performance metrics; monitor results, assess operational risks and gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve service, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Establish and maintain effective inventory integrity, shipping, and receiving controls to ensure accurate records, audit readiness, and alignment with organizational and customer requirements.
• Manage relationships and performance of carriers, vendors, and fulfillment partners to optimize transportation, freight cost, service reliability, and inbound and outbound execution.
• Lead and develop managers and staff through clear goals, accountability, coaching, succession planning, and performance management to build a high-performing distribution organization.
• Partner with Sales, Purchasing, Finance, IT, and branch leadership to improve systems, standardize best practices, and align distribution operations with enterprise-wide strategic priorities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable safety, OSHA, DOT, quality, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and accountability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, business, industrial engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in distribution, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain leadership, including at least 3 years leading managers, supervisors, or multi-site operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of distribution operations, transportation, inventory control, fulfillment processes, labor planning, budgeting, and KPI-based performance management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work through complex operational issues using strong analytical, financial, and organizational knowledge to develop methods, improve processes, and align departmental performance with long-term business strategy.
• Experience developing high-performing teams, driving accountability, influencing cross-functional partners and senior leaders, and leading change in a growth-oriented environment.
• Experience with warehouse and business systems, including WMS, ERP, RF scanning, and data-driven performance reporting; Epicor Prophet 21 experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of applicable safety, OSHA, DOT, and quality practices within a distribution environment; ISO-based quality systems experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally and represent the function effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to distribution and branch locations as needed, maintain regular and punctual attendance, and hold a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with company guidelines.
• Key leadership capabilities include fostering teamwork, building collaborative relationships, meeting deadlines, managing multiple priorities, attention to detail, and leading through others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The essential functions of this position will require the employee to perform the following physical activities:

• Work environment may vary including warehouse containing moving equipment, fluctuating temperature and inventory in various storage arrangements, office work, manufacturing, machine shops, agricultural operations, and any other specific business operations of current or potential customers. Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Combination of stooping, reaching above shoulder level, pushing, pulling, constantly walking/standing on cement flooring, and climbing ladders as needed.
• The physical demands and work environment reflected are representative of those encountered by employees when performing the essential job functions.
• Must be physically present in the distribution/warehouse to perform their job functions.
• Up to 20% of travel may be required by automobile and/or air travel.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Salary: $170 - $195k Base+ incentives | DOE

Additional Information:

MFCP Participates in E-Verify

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law."

Candidates are subject to pre-employment criminal background, drug screen, and DMV record review, along with reference checks.