Director of Distribution and Expansion

# Apply Job Type: Full-time

## Description Location: St. Louis, Missouri Relocation assistance available

The Gund Company (TGC) is expanding its multi-facility distribution network and seeking a Director of Distribution and Expansion to lead, scale, and evolve a high-impact business segment driving the future of our company.

## About The Gund Company Founded in 1951, TGC is a global leader in engineered material solutions, serving power generation, distribution, industrial, and OEM markets. With 16 global facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service.

## Why This Role Matters TGC is transforming how engineered materials and electrical insulation products move through our global footprint. With expanding distribution operations across multiple locations and embedded distribution within fabrication plants, this is a rare opportunity to shape a business line poised for significant growth.

As the Director of Distribution and Expansion, you will:

• Lead the growth of TGCs enterprise-wide distribution activities.
• Lead business development, sales, and supplier strategies across facilities.
• Influence multi-site distribution operations, optimizing cost, efficiency, and inventory performance.
• Partner with senior leadership to integrate new acquisitions and expand distribution capabilities.

## What You will Lead

• Strategic execution of TGCs distribution strategy.
• Integration and scaling of new distribution activities.
• Network expansion, freight efficiency, and inventory performance.
• Cross-functional leadership across Business Development, Sales, Supply Chain & Operations.

## What Success Looks Like

• Build a scalable, unified distribution model.
• Drive volume-based growth and customer penetration.
• Improve cost structure, margin profile, and inventory accuracy.

## Requirements ### The Ideal Director of Distribution and Expansion Candidate You are a seasoned distribution/operations leader with:

• Minimum 10 years experience in distribution, logistics, or operations leadership; managing or growing multi-site distribution/logistics operations.
• Bachelors degree in business, Industrial Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, or another related field.
• Strong P&L management, forecasting, and financial leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in distribution expansion, warehouse optimization, and network design.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across supply chain, sales, business development, and operations.
• Exposure to hybrid manufacturing/distribution environments.

### Leadership Competencies

• Strategic agility & decision quality.
• Cross-functional influence.
• Operational discipline & continuous improvement.
• Relationship building and talent leadership.

Travel: 25%

## The Opportunity Ahead This Director of Distribution and Expansion role is a launchpad into larger enterprise leadership opportunities, with potential expansion into new facilities, product lines, and international distribution channels.

## Why Join Us?

• Competitive wages, PTO, paid holidays.
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan).

The Gund Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.

## Ready to Lead a High-Impact Distribution Growth Engine? If you are energized by building something new, scaling operations, and driving strategic growth across a global organization - we want to meet you.