Vice President of Logistics

Vice President of Logistics  

Role Summary  

Our client is seeking a Vice President of Logistics to join their rapidly growing team. The Vice President of Logistics is accountable for directing the company’s supply chain performance, logistics strategy, and transportation planning. This role ensures compliance with all inbound/outbound and domestic/international guidelines.  

Key Results Areas  

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop and implement strategies and process improvements to ensure proper flow of inventory, improved service levels, and cost reductions across the supply chain   

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of inbound and outbound transportation for the Distribution Center and Stores, ensuring best practices are implemented in all areas  

• Leads negotiations of small parcel, LTL, FTL, Import Ocean and Air Rates  

• Partner with Finance to develop strategies, financial plans, and capex budgets; deliver positive financial KPIs and budget results  

• Accountable for updates to Customs, Compliance Manual, and Import Routing Guide  

• Prepares and monitors freight budgets and projections  

• Oversees freight payment and claims as well as reporting of freight costs and availability  

• Accountable for corporate CTPAT compliance as well as other CBP requirements  

• Serves as subject matter expert for Import, Export, Drawback, and First Sale programs  

• Directs import consolidation programs, including the development and distribution of reports  

• Develop Logistics requirements for new corporate programs, International Shipping, and use of 3rd Party DCs  

• Directs relationships with Third-party providers, including consolidators, import brokers, freight payment providers, and warehouses  

• Updates Senior Management on both local and international Supply Chain issues such as strikes, port congestion, and other potential delays, as well as changes in export/import regulations  

Skills & Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience  

• 10 years of experience in management/leadership roles  

• 15 years of experience in retail or consumer Logistics  

• Previous retail and e-commerce experience preferred  

• Advanced knowledge of Transportation Management Systems, including key transportation and supply chain metrics  

• Customs Brokers License, preferred  

• Previous successful negotiation of multi-million-dollar small package and ocean agreements  

• Intermediate familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  

• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing  

• Able to advocate for one's point of view while understanding when to accept an alternate solution.  

• Capable of motivating and guiding a team to meet department and company goals through inspiring, coaching, and developing others  

• Able to proactively identify issues and opportunities, using creative thinking to identify practical solutions  

• Previous experience in building strong partnerships with external vendors, enabling productive and collaborative negotiations  

Advatix®, Inc. is one of the world’s leading providers of e-commerce Supply Chain and Logistics Consulting Services and Solutions that enable its clients to transform their operations for speed, service, and cost of fulfillment and delivery of goods and services. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.