VP, NA Inventory And Distribution

Job Title: VP, NA Inventory and Distribution

Division: Global Supply Chain CoE

Location: Dallas, TX

Manager: Chief Supply Chain & Manufacturing Officer

Description: Culligan is seeking a VP, NA Inventory and Distribution to lead our regional distribution network across North and South America. Based in Dallas within our Global Supply Chain CoE, you'll partner closely with our Consumer Products Division and other BUs to elevate service, improve accuracy, and enable growth; while shaping a scalable, data-driven operating model.

Responsibilities:

• Own the distribution strategy for the Americas, aligning with enterprise priorities and CPD initiatives (availability, launches, service levels).
• Lead day-to-day performance of our Dallas hub and broader distribution network, driving throughput, dock-to-stock, order cycle time, and OTIF.
• Execute SIOP outcomes into feasible distribution plans for capacity, labor, and network readiness.
• Raise inventory accuracy through robust control programs (cycle counts, root cause on variances, slow/no-move and E&O actions).
• Embed quality standards across facilities (hold/release protocols, non-conformance handling, corrective/preventive actions).
• Build performance visibility with KPI dashboards and a strong review cadence; use insights to improve cost-to-serve and customer experience.
• Drive Lean/CI improvements (5S, standard work, visual management, problem solving) to standardize best practices across sites.
• Lead and develop teams, growing capabilities in analytics, digital tools, and disciplined continuous improvement.
• Govern partner performance with our Ryder team in Dallas, ensuring clear expectations, consistent execution, and structured follow-up on actions.
• Protect safety and compliance while strengthening resilience and peak-readiness plans.