Director, Distribution Aftermarket

About Pierce an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913 building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized carefully designed and engineering pumpers aerials tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today youll find more than 30000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in peoples lives every day. To us every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

The Director Distribution Aftermarket is a critical leadership role within the Oshkosh Vocational segment responsible for developing and executing the strategic direction of all distribution and warehousing operations across our market-leading brands: McNeilus Oshkosh S-Series IMT Pierce MAXIMETAL Oshkosh Airport Products and Frontline Communications. This role ensures our purpose-built products and parts are delivered reliably efficiently and safely supporting communities and customers in their mission-critical applications.

This leader will align distribution strategy with segment growth goals enabling scale resilience and customer satisfaction through optimized warehouse networks performance-driven logistics and modern systems and processes. The ideal candidate is a collaborative innovative thinker who fosters trust and drives results.

YOUR IMPACT:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead the long-term strategy for distribution and warehousing for all Oshkosh Vocational businesses.

• Align distribution operations with segment-wide aftermarket growth and customer support initiatives.

• Lead cross-functional strategic planning with Supply Chain Customer Support Sales IT and Operations.

Distribution Network Optimization

• Design refine and implement distribution models (e.g. regional DCs third-party logistics cross-dock facilities) to increase reach reduce cost and improve service levels.

• Lead site selection facility layout and capacity planning to support multi-brand aftermarket growth.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day performance of warehousing and distribution centers ensuring on-time and accurate delivery.

• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track performance and service metrics.

• Implement Lean principles and continuous improvement practices across distribution operations.

Technology and Innovation

• Partner with IT and Digital teams to modernize systems (e.g. WMS ERP integration automation tools).

• Explore new technologies that improve speed accuracy and visibility across the supply chain.

Team and Vendor Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing team of distribution professionals.

• Manage 3PL relationships and distribution-related vendor contracts.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA DOT and other regulatory guidelines.

• Champion a culture of safety across all distribution operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business Administration or related field.

• 10 years of progressive experience in distribution warehousing or supply chain leadership.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven success leading complex multi-site distribution operations.

• Experience in aftermarket parts or industrial products environments preferred.

• Masters degree (MBA or related field) preferred.

• Experience in purpose-built or specialty vehicle markets is a plus.

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.

• Expertise in warehouse management systems (e.g. Infor SAP Manhattan Blue Yonder).

Pay Range:

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