Director, Logistics & Distribution

About Salt & Straw

At Salt & Straw were storytellers at heart. From the ingredients we source to the flavors we create everything we do is rooted in curiosity creativity and community. As we continue to grow were focused on building the systems and operations that support that experience at scale. Were looking for a leader who can help shape how our product movesfrom production to shopensuring its reliable efficient and built to support whats next.

Position Summary

The Director Logistics & Distribution is responsible for leading and scaling Salt & Straws logistics and distribution networkfrom warehouse operations through transportation and delivery to shops and partners.

This role owns day-to-day execution while building the systems processes and network needed to support growth. Youll lead warehouse and transportation teams manage external partners and ensure product moves reliably and cost-effectively across the business.

This is a hands-on leadership role in an environment that is still evolving. Success requires strong judgment comfort making decisions in dynamic environments and a practical approach to building solutions that workalong with a commitment to teamwork curiosity and hospitality.

What Youll Do

• Lead and develop warehouse transportation and logistics teams driving performance and accountability
• Own logistics and distribution strategy including freight routing and cost optimization
• Oversee warehouse operations and 3PL partners to ensure service accuracy and efficiency
• Translate demand forecasts into distribution plans and adjust based on real-time signals
• Improve visibility and execution across the distribution network through systems and process improvements
• Partner on ERP improvements and lead future implementation of logistics systems (WMS TMS EDI)
• Monitor logistics costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency without over-engineering
• Partner closely with Manufacturing Shop Operations and Finance to align production demand and distribution
• Support new market expansion and evolving distribution complexity

What Were Looking For

• 8 years of experience in logistics distribution or supply chain operations
• Experience leading warehouse transportation or logistics teams
• Experience managing 3PLs or external logistics partners
• Strong track record of balancing cost service and operational constraints
• Experience operating in dynamic or evolving environments
• Ability to build structure and improve systems while keeping day-to-day operations moving
• A systems thinker who can translate complex inputs into clear actionable decisions
• A practical operator who builds solutions that work in real-world environments not just ideal-state models
• Comfortable making sound decisions in fast-moving evolving environments
• A leader who drives results through others and holds teams and partners accountable
• Strong judgment with the ability to navigate competing priorities and make thoughtful tradeoffs

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting CPG retail or grocery distribution
• Experience with cold chain or perishable goods
• Experience implementing logistics systems (WMS TMS EDI)

Benefits & Total Rewards

At Salt & Straw Total Rewards is designed to support your life not just your work. Our approach balances competitive compensation performance recognition time to recharge and benefits that support your health finances and long-term growth.

For full-time salaried team members this includes:

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 12 paid holidays to support rest and recharge
• Medical dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options
• On-demand benefits concierge
• Medical and Dependent Care FSAs HSAs for eligible plans and Commuter FSAs
• Income and life protection plans
• 24/7 access to mental health support for you and your family
• 401(k) with company match to support long-term financial health
• Paid parental leave/comprehensive leave programs
• Hybrid work environment that balances flexibility and in-person collaboration
• Educational assistance and ongoing development opportunities
• Transportation and parking subsidies
• Team discounts and early access to new flavors

Salt and Straw Values

Create The Unbelievable

Show Up Generously

Act With Thoughtful Curiosity

Share Human Kindness

Make It Count

Accessibility Support

Salt & Straw offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers including individuals with you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please contact our HR team at

Salt & Straw is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We will consider all people - minorities women veterans and individuals with disabilities no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. Salt & Straw will consider giving opportunities to qualified individuals with criminal histories when it aligns with federal state and local statutes.

Salt & Straw participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

We cant wait to meet you!