Vice President Consumer Products

Bertelsmann

$160K — $200K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of business leadership and executive-level P&L ownership experience.
  • Experience in third-party logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, and omnichannel operations across consumer industries.
  • Proven track record in managing e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment operations.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in developing teams within a matrixed global organization.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills for executive stakeholder management.
  • Analytical mindset capable of translating business priorities into operational execution.

Responsibilities

  • Set strategic direction for profitable growth within the Consumer Products unit.
  • Own P&L management and annual budget planning, driving financial execution.
  • Collaborate with leadership to define sales targets and marketing strategies for growth.
  • Lead contract negotiations and customer engagement meetings to enhance partnerships.
  • Manage client relationships in sectors like fashion and beauty to strengthen engagement.
  • Guide operations leaders to ensure execution of financial objectives and service level agreements.
  • Support customer escalations and quickly resolve complex operational issues to maintain satisfaction.
  • Drive alignment across multiple departments to ensure successful implementations.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
  • 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
  • Paid Time Off, including holidays.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Access to voluntary benefits including legal assistance and pet insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program support.
  • Opportunities for employee development including tuition reimbursement and training programs.
  • Commuter benefits to ease travel costs.
  • Engagement activities to foster a positive workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Vice President Consumer Products to lead and grow Arvato's Consumer Products vertical across the United States. This executive role is responsible for driving profitable growth, strengthening customer partnerships, leading commercial strategy, and overseeing operational performance across one or more large fulfillment centers. The ideal candidate brings deep 3PL, e-commerce, omnichannel fulfillment, and P&L leadership experience, with the ability to shape strategy, develop teams, and deliver results in a fast-paced global environment.

YOUR TASKS
  • Set the strategic direction for Arvato's Consumer Products business unit in the United States, with a focus on profitable growth, operational excellence, and long-term customer success.
  • Own business unit performance, including P&L management, annual budget planning, financial execution, account profitability, and growth targets.
  • Partner with executive leadership to define sales targets, commercial priorities, and marketing strategies that support expansion within the consumer products segment.
  • Lead contract and pricing negotiations, RFQ responses, and strategic customer engagement meetings.
  • Manage and grow relationships with clients across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sports, and related consumer product segments.
  • Guide account, operations, and service delivery leaders to ensure strong day-to-day execution, achievement of financial objectives, and delivery against client SLAs.
  • Support customer escalations and serve as a senior point of contact to resolve complex business, operational, or service issues.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment across Service Delivery, IT, Finance, Controlling, Customs/Trade, Transportation, and other internal stakeholders to support successful implementations and ongoing operations.
  • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop teams while creating clarity, accountability, and a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee operations in line with company goals, ensuring efficient, safe, compliant, and goal-oriented work environments.


Qualifications

YOUR PROFILE
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business, or a related field required, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Advanced degree such as an MBA, M.S., M.D., or Ph.D. preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of business leadership and P&L ownership experience, including executive-level sales or commercial leadership experience.
  • Experience in third-party logistics, supply chain solutions, e-commerce fulfillment, omnichannel operations, transportation, warehouse/distribution, ERP or logistics systems, customer relations, compliance, and budget management.
  • Proven experience managing e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment operations for consumer products, retail, fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sports, or similar industries.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, including experience leading large teams and developing leaders in a matrixed global organization.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and executive stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic, analytical, and financially disciplined mindset with the ability to translate business priorities into operational execution and measurable results.


Additional Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
  • 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
  • Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee engagement activities.

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