Director, Distribution Operations – Americas at Sol de Janeiro

United States

Sol de Janeiro Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Beauty, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in 3PL management, contracting, and partnership optimization
  • Ability to ensure best-in-class service, scalability, and cost efficiency
  • Experience overseeing daily distribution execution across a multi-DC network
  • Capability to act as primary liaison with 3PL partners for flawless service delivery, operational excellence, and strategic value creation

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary leader for all 3PL relationships across the Americas, overseeing performance, commercial agreements, and strategic alignment with company goals
  • Lead 3PL contract management including negotiations, renewals, and performance-based incentive structures ensuring optimal service levels and cost outcomes
  • Develop and enforce robust governance routines, SLAs, and KPIs to measure fulfillment accuracy, speed, cost-to-serve, and customer experience
  • Drive joint business planning with 3PL partners focused on innovation, capacity planning, and continuous improvement
  • Act as the key escalation point for operational or commercial issues within the 3PL network
  • Manage day-to-day operations across multiple distribution centers, ensuring reliable and efficient fulfillment across all channels
  • Oversee network capacity, throughput, and efficiency to support growth, peak seasons, and new channel expansion
  • Lead efforts to optimize warehouse layouts, order processing, and transportation interfaces in collaboration with 3PL partners
  • Ensure all sites adhere to company standards for quality, safety, compliance, and brand protection
  • Implement process and system improvements to enhance service levels, productivity, and cost efficiency across the 3PL network
  • Leverage analytics and performance dashboards to drive decision-making and transparency
  • Partner with global supply chain and IT teams to deploy new tools, automation, and technologies that enhance visibility and scalability
  • Identify and execute initiatives that reduce cost-to-serve while improving customer experience
  • Partner with Inventory Management, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance to ensure alignment between distribution capabilities and business needs
  • Provide proactive communication on fulfillment performance, capacity constraints, and service risks
  • Support commercial teams with strategic insights on network capability and 3PL performance
  • Lead and develop a regional team responsible for distribution operations and 3PL performance management

Skills

3PL Management
Contract Negotiation
Supply Chain Optimization
Warehousing
Distribution Operations
Performance Management
Strategic Partnerships
Multi-DC Operations

Sol de Janeiro

Brazilian-inspired skincare and body care products

About Sol de Janeiro

Sol de Janeiro creates skin and body care products inspired by Brazil, including creams, lotions, shower gels, and perfumes. Their offerings feature unique scents and ingredients, such as the popular Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. The company distinguishes itself by focusing on sustainability and ethical practices, using vegan-friendly and reef-safe ingredients. Sol de Janeiro aims to provide luxurious skincare that promotes self-care while celebrating Brazilian culture.

Town of Wallkill, New YorkHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$14.2MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Competition from established premium skincare brands may impact market share.
L'Occitane's acquisition might alter Sol de Janeiro's brand identity.
Brazilian-inspired themes may limit appeal in non-tropical markets.

Differentiation

Sol de Janeiro captures Brazil's essence with unique scents and ingredients.
The brand emphasizes vegan-friendly and reef-safe ingredients in its products.
Sol de Janeiro's multi-channel approach enhances its market presence and accessibility.

Upsides

Increased demand for vegan and cruelty-free products boosts Sol de Janeiro's market appeal.
Experiential marketing strategies enhance consumer engagement and brand loyalty.
L'Occitane's acquisition could expand Sol de Janeiro's international distribution.

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