Director, Wine Logistics

Company Description

The Wonderful Company is committed to providing high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands, including JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos and helping improve the lives of the people who live and work in the places where we operate. Ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list and one of Fortune® magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the U.S., The Wonderful Company is continually recognized for its dedication to the well-being of its workforce, their communities, and the planet.

Wonderful Wines, the premium wine division of The Wonderful Company, unites three iconic wineries — JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Lewis Cellars, and Landmark Vineyards — under one visionary umbrella. Known for innovation, entrepreneurial drive, and relentless pursuit of excellence, our mission is to craft extraordinary wines and unforgettable experiences.

From JUSTIN’s Bordeaux-style blends in Paso Robles, to Lewis Cellars’ award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, to Landmark’s expressive Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir — our portfolio showcases the best of California’s winegrowing regions. As part of The Wonderful Company — a Fortune Top 100 Place to Work and PEOPLE’s #1 Company That Cares — we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our planet, and our customers.

Under the direction of the VP of Operations, Winemaking & Supply Chain the Director of Logistics will oversee and optimize all aspects of logistics, supply chain, and distribution to ensure seamless movement of wine from production through customer delivery. This role requires a strategic leader with deep knowledge of transportation, warehousing, regulatory compliance, and global wine distribution, as well as the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.

Job Description

• Act as the primary point of contact with all customers, and internal stakeholders, for all matters relating to order fulfillment to ensure that customer order entry, tracking, closing and returns processing meet the business needs.
• Execute the winery’s Wholesale (WHS) logistics and supply chain strategy to ensure high on-time delivery (OTD), efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop a plan to execute strategic Direct to Consumer (DTC) logistics to drive efficiencies within the business, while collaborating with key third party logistics partners.
• Serve as site leader for the logistics teams based in Paso Robles, California and Tucson, Arizona.
• Manage a team and provide hands-on guidance and leadership to support all day-to-day Order Management and Customer Service activities to deliver business results
• Lead, mentor, and develop logistics team members, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare regular performance reports.
• Collaborate with the sales teams on resolving issues and seizing opportunities to improve order management processes
• Conduct meetings with key customers, wherever they are, to become a trusted partner who understands their needs, desires and what is important for them to succeed
• Partner with production, sales, and finance teams to align supply chain capabilities with business goals and seasonal demand.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics across all transportation modes, including CPU, FTL/LTL delivery, parcel, and hospitality transfers.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with transportation providers, 3PLs, and distributors to maintain high service levels and cost control.
• Analyze logistics performance metrics such as trailer dwell time, on-time shipments, freight costs, and carrier performance.
• Collaborate with Operations Team to manage the warehouse operations, including inventory control, storage optimization, and product traceability.
• Ensure accurate inventory tracking and efficient product movement within our internal warehouse through coordinated efforts with the Wine Operations Logistics Manager and team.
• Validate inventory levels at external warehouses through effective communication with external partners, as well as strategic site visits to execute spot checks.
• Implement process improvements to streamline product flow, enhance end-to-end visibility, and improve customer service and order-to-cash performance.
• Collaborate with Global Sourcing – Logistics to explore opportunities to leverage carriers and other businesses to drive efficiencies and savings
• Actively participate in The Wonderful Company – Logistics Committee to flag items that may pose as risks and/or benefits to the business that will require additional follow through and execution.

Qualifications

A successful Wine Logistics Director is a strategic, detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in supply chain management—ideally within the wine, alcohol, or luxury goods sectors. They possess deep knowledge of global logistics, temperature-controlled shipping, and regulatory compliance, including import/export laws and alcohol distribution regulations. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential, as they oversee complex networks of vendors, warehouses, and transport partners while ensuring efficient, cost-effective operations. Proficiency in logistics software and ERP systems, along with a solid grasp of data analytics, supports their decision-making. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, solutions-driven, and passionate about wine, with the ability to communicate effectively across international teams and adapt to the unique challenges of the industry.

What You’ll Bring

• You are a strategic thinker with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style.
• You have a passion for wine and the craft of winemaking.
• You are committed to exceptional customer service and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• You have 10+ years of progressive logistics/supply chain experience, ideally in wine, beverage, or food manufacturing/distribution.
• You can demonstrate leadership experience managing multi-site logistics or distribution operations.
• You can demonstrate strong expertise in ERP, WMS, TMS, and inventory management systems.
• You have exceptional negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• You are able to thrive in a fast-paced, seasonal logistics environment.
• You built strong knowledge/expertise of U.S. and international alcohol distribution regulations (preferred).

A Wine Logistics Director is crucial to an organization because they ensure the seamless, cost-effective, and compliant movement of wine throughout the supply chain. From managing transportation and storage to navigating complex regulatory requirements, they help protect product quality, reduce risk, and support sales by ensuring availability across markets or locations. As the organization scales, the Wine Logistics Director builds systems that maintain efficiency and consistency, making them an essential bridge between operations, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Your Team

• 4 Direct Reports
  • Wholesale & DTC Inventory Sr Manager (Paso Robles) – Team: 4 FTEs
  • Wisteria 5 Wholesale Logistics (Paso Robles) – Team: 1 FTE
  • Customer Service Manager (Tucson) – Team: 2 FTEs
  • Logistics Manager (Paso Robles) – Team: 2 FTEs

Growth Path

Outstanding performance in this role opens the door to broader leadership roles across the organization.  This role directly impacts profitability by optimizing inventory levels, reducing waste, and lowering logistics costs.

Pay Range: $180,000 - $210,000and may include a discretionary bonus.  Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN® Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world-class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES® blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a tasting room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn®, and the MICHELIN Star- and MICHELIN Green Star-awarded The Restaurant at JUSTIN – making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options. In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room, opened, introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that’s situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking.  

JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the winery via JUSTIN’s Tasting Room, online store, or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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