Job Details

Senior Director, Distribution

Department: Warehouse Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin, Texas

Description

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and dcor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin's Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people - with a team of over 800 and growing - fostering our employees' careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for optimizing warehouse operations and driving team success? We are looking for an experienced Senior Director, Distribution. This role will oversee and optimize multi-site warehouse operations, ensuring alignment with company growth strategies while maintaining operational excellence.

In This Role

• Lead and develop a high-performing operations team across multiple locations
• Drive change and continuous improvement through process innovation, technology integration, and operational best practices
• Oversee all aspects of multi-site warehouse operations, including receiving, order fulfillment, and shipping
• Develop and execute strategic plans for warehouse operations to support business objectives, scalability, and profitability
• Manage and maintain full P&L, ensuring cost efficiency while delivering exceptional operational performance
• Plan, forecast, and allocate resources effectively to meet operational and customer demands
• Build and mentor warehouse and operations leadership teams, ensuring strong performance, professional development, and succession planning
• Ensure compliance with safety initiatives, quality standards, and industry regulations, fostering a culture of workplace safety
• Optimize warehouse processes and layout, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and enhance efficiency, including slotting, put away, picking, and replenishment strategies
• Lead cross-functional collaboration within operations and across Sales, Marketing, and People & Culture to align operational goals with company objectives
• Partner with IT on the design and delivery of technology solutions
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team:
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

• 15+ years of leadership experience in distribution operations
• Knowledge of a multi-site distribution center environment
• Experienced in data analysis, warehouse KPIs, and business management software
• Knowledge of WMS (Korber, Red Prairie, or similar)
• Proven expertise in strategic distribution operations planning and efficiency, and financial oversight in a high-growth organization
• Understanding of safety, compliance, and quality control measures within distribution operations

Benefits

Our employees are the heart of our company, their professional and personal well-being in and out of the office is what we care about the most. What we offer:

• Career Development
• Tuition Assistance Program
• FTO Policy with a paid day off on your Birthday
• Free comprehensive Employee Health Care Benefits (Health/Dental/Vision) and 401(k) + match
• Paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads!