Warehouse and Distribution Director in Madison, Wisconsin at Octopi Brewing

Waunakee, WI (Octopi) | Supply Chain | Full-Time

About Asahi Beer USA

Asahi Beer USA is a premium beverage business headquartered in the U.S., with a focus on building and expanding a portfolio of super premium brands including Asahi Super Dry and Twisted Shotz. As part of Asahi Europe & International, the global arm of Asahi Group Holdings, the U.S. team plays a strategic role in shaping the future of Asahi’s international portfolio through consumer-led innovation and agile market execution. With access to global brands, insights, and capabilities, and supported by Octopi Brewing— a leading production facility based in Wisconsin — Asahi Beer USA combines local agility with global scale to deliver high-quality, distinctive products to U.S. consumers and drive growth across the RTD and beer categories.

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to move product — efficiently, safely, and at scale. The Warehousing & Distribution Director owns all aspects of Asahi's U.S. warehousing and transportation network, from third-party logistics partners to fleet management to inventory integrity. If you're a KPI-driven leader who finds satisfaction in tight operations and continuous improvement, this one's for you. This role reports to the Director of Supply Chain and is based onsite in Waunakee, WI.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all warehousing and transportation operations across Asahi's U.S. distribution network
• Establish and track KPIs across delivery, inventory, safety, quality, and productivity
• Manage internal and third-party warehousing, order processing, shipping, and inventory control
• Lead staffing planning, hiring, training, coaching, and performance management
• Develop and maintain payroll, non-payroll, and capital budgets
• Partner with internal teams and external logistics providers to ensure timely, cost-efficient delivery
• Manage DOT compliance, export shipments, and corporate governance requirements
• Oversee WMS and TMS systems, including Octopi's Wave Reusables inventory platform
• Evaluate and optimize logistics contracts, transportation providers, and facility needs
• Drive continuous improvement across distribution processes and cost control initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 annually (salaried/exempt)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off & 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• And more

We are an equal opportunity employer. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Asahi Beer USA celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic self.

• 8+ years of distribution or logistics management experience
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field preferred
• Strong KPI-driven leadership mindset with a track record of operational results
• Experience managing third-party warehousing and transportation providers
• Proficiency in WMS, TMS, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of DOT compliance and export shipping regulations a plus

Skills & Experience That Set You Apart

• End-to-end warehousing and distribution network management
• Third-party logistics (3PL) partner management
• Fleet and facility management including DOT compliance
• Budget development and cost control
• Inventory integrity and cycle count management
• WMS/TMS systems experience
• Continuous improvement and change management
• Cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance