Vice President, Distribution Center

LVMH Beauty's activities benefit from exceptional dynamism that relies on both the longevity and development of key lines, and on the boldness of new creations.  

All are driven by the same values: a quest for excellence, creativity, innovation, and perfect mastery of their image. 

The brands cultivate what makes them unique and are guaranteed to make them stand out in a highly competitive global market. The success of the LVMH Beauty Division depends on finding the right balance between major historic Houses, such as Parfums Christian Dior, Parfums Givenchy, Acqua di Parma, Guerlain, and newer brands with strong potential like Kenzo Parfums, Fresh, and Make Up For Ever. 

LVMH Beauty invites you today to join its North America teams. 

LVMH Beauty is part of the LVMH Group.  

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The VP of Distribution is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing and optimizing the LVMH Beauty Division’s distribution operations. This individual will play a critical role in developing and executing strategies to ensure efficient and cost-effective distribution processes, timely delivery of products, and exceptional customer satisfaction. The VP of Distribution will lead a high-performing team, manage relationships with key stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the distribution function. 

The VP of Distribution leads a network of 4 warehouses throughout North America and animates large teams of LVMH employees and 3PL employees. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic Leadership: 

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the distribution function aligned with overall company objectives. 

• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish and communicate the vision and goals for the distribution department. 

• Stand as a reliable partner to the LVMH brands by maintaining a strong business relationship with HQ’s operations management, sharing best practices. 

• Define short/mid/long term vision for LVMH Beauty warehouses in North America, as well as the strategies to deliver and execute the action steps to anticipate the business growth

Team Leadership: 

• Lead and develop high-performing teams to ensure the achievement of LVMH expansion in North America.  

• Set performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations. 

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

Operational Excellence: 

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the distribution center, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment. 

• Implement best practices to optimize inventory management, order processing, and shipping procedures. 

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), such as safety, percentage of customer claims, respect of On Time, stock accuracy, efficiency, etc. and implement corrective actions as needed. 

• Oversee the Distribution Centers to meet required service levels. 

• Implement and enforce procedures and instructions related to activities, ensuring adherence to safety requirements for people, products, facilities, and transportation. 

• Manage projects and action plans to ensure a high level of customer service, cost optimization, quality control, and safety. 

• Establish and monitor the budgets for the organization. 

• Drive the P&L for the departments. 

Network Optimization: 

• Evaluate and optimize the distribution network for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 

• Identify opportunities for expansion, consolidation, or relocation of distribution centers. 

Technology Integration: 

• Stay current with advancements in distribution technology and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency. 

• Collaborate with the IT department to integrate and optimize warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant technologies. 

Vendor and Carrier Management: 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, carriers, and logistics partners. 

• Negotiate contracts, manage service level agreements, and drive cost savings initiatives. 

Compliance and Safety: 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to distribution operations. 

• Implement and maintain safety protocols to create a secure and accident-free work environment. 

Continuous Improvement: 

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction. 

• Implement lean principles and other methodologies to enhance overall distribution efficiency. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

VP of Supply Chain, NA 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED 

Sr. Manager, Operations 

Sr. Manager, Planning & Traffic 

Inventory Control Manager 

Facilities Manger 

3PL Manager

• Proven experience (15+ years) in a senior leadership role within distribution, logistics, or supply chain management. 

• 15-20% travel

• In-depth knowledge of Supply Chain best practices and emerging trends  

• Knowledge and understanding of Distribution detailed processes and applications (including WMS system, 5S methodology) 

• Fluency of English, Spanish and French is a plus 

• Strong strategic planning and execution skills. 

• Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams. 

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions. 

NOTE: This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

LVMH Inc. uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance, and tenure.

While the published salary range is a good faith reflection of the targeted salary level for the position, LVMH Inc. reserves the right to pay outside of the published salary range of $225k-$250k.