The SVP, Distribution & Logistics will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the distribution and logistics areas of the Company. This role will advance the Company’s goals and businessobjectivesanddriveimprovedperformancethroughoperationalexcellenceandprocess rigor. As a core member of the Company’s executive leadership team, this role will have P&L responsibility and willactively participate in strategy formulation and business planning across all aspects of the organization.
WhatYou’llDo
- Leadthedistributionandlogisticsoperations,includingfulfillment,toensureaccurate,on-time, and efficient product delivery to customers.
- In close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Product Design and Development, optimize all globaldistributionandlogisticsprocessesandsystemswithinafast-pacedandever-changing marketplace.
- GivenFunko’sstrongfocusonnewproductandbranddevelopment,nurturepartnershipswith our outsourced manufacturers and develop innovative approaches to support product innovation and meet production requirements within tight product launch schedules.
- Establish best-in-class metrics and benchmarks for distribution and logistics activities and develop and implement plans which deliver best-in-class supply chain efficiencies and continuousimprovement.Monitorandevaluateoperationsonanongoingbasistoensureplans and objectives are met, expected results are achieved, and necessary corrective action is taken.
- Ensureoperationsaremanagedwithstrongfinancialaccountabilityandintegrity.Ensures operations are safe and compliant.Makes data informed decisions.
- Innovativeproblemsolverwithatrackrecordofdeliveringoptimalsolutionstoenablegrowth opportunities on an accelerated timeline
- Supportduediligenceandintegrationactivitiesofallacquisitions.
WhatYou’llBring
- Service-oriented, customer-focused, hands-on leader with broad-based business acumen, strategicinsight,soundjudgmentandproven,in-depthexecutiveexperienceindistributionand logistics specialties.
- Clearlyproventhemselvestobeanactivelycontributingmemberofaseniormanagementteam who made operating contributions that created economic value and superior shareholder returns.
- 15ormoreyearsofexperienceindistribution,operationsorlogisticsfield,includingoutsourced production, warehousing, and distribution for a similarly sized, rapidly growing and fast-moving consumer products company.
- Sourcing from Asia would be a plus, although not required.
- Demonstratedabilitytoworkcollaborativelyinahighlycreative,product-focused,highgrowth, and fast-paced environment. Experience with licensed products would be ideal.
- Provenskillsdesigning,implementing,andmanagingbest-in-classsupplychainprocesses within a performance-driven, accountable culture.
- Atrackrecordoftransitioningsuccessfullybetweenlong-termstrategicissuesandtactical execution.
- Well-testedandprovenskillsetinbusinessinsight,problemidentification,actionplanning,and problem solving.
- Hands-onexperienceintegratingacquisitionswouldbeideal,aswouldexperienceinapublic company environment.
- Acommercialthinkerwithchangemanagementexperience
- Successfultrackrecordmanaging,developing,andrecruitingastrongteam.
- Thrivesinafast-paced,highgrowth,results-orientedenvironment;isbright,creative,andhigh energy
- Managesambiguityandconflict;makescomplexdecisions
- Conductshimself/herselfwithunquestionedintegrityandethics
- Hassuperiorteamingskillsandanabilitytomanagediverserelationships;workscollaboratively with an experienced and driven management team
- Focusesonactionandoutcomes
- Communicateseffectivelyandskillfully
- Hashighintelligenceandstrongbusinessacumen;istechnologicallyandfinanciallysavvy
- Demonstratesastrongworkethic–isself-starting,driven,andaction-oriented,withasenseof urgency
- Hasacontinuousimprovementmindsetandleadschangeartfully
- PassionaboutFunkoandourproductsandagoodsenseofhumor
- Bachelor’sdegreeinapplicablefield;MBApreferred
Salary Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $300,000 – 350,000 annually.Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
WorkEnvironment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtosit;usehandstofinger,handle,orfeelandtalkorhear. Theemployeeisfrequently requiredtoreachwithhandsandarms.Theemployeeisoccasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Theabovestatementsareintendedtodescribethegeneralnatureandlevelofworkbeingperformedby people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
