Director of Transportation

Let's Grow Together

Our mission is to live our “at your side” promise and simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. "At your side" is more than a slogan to us; it’s the purpose we do our best to fulfill every day. With a legacy spanning over a century, this is a great place to launch or expand any career and push the boundaries of what comes next. We're committed to achieving shared success, and we provide opportunities for you to develop through experience, exposure and education. Our people have always leveraged their unique perspectives to keep us on the right track for a lasting future. If you want to innovate, learn, and grow with a global leader that builds products, services, and a company people love, then we’ll be “at your side” every step of the way.

The Director of Transportation is responsible for all transportation logistics and associated spend within the U.S.; global import/inbound, domestic and LATAM outbound, reverse supply chain operations as well as the technology supporting supply chain transformation (including managing the JDA Warehousing System operations and associated staff across the U.S. and Canada) This role provides subject-matter expertise and recommendations to senior leadership according to best practices in Transportation Operations (Inbound and Outbound). This position partners with the information technology (IT) and the business intelligence (BI) reporting team to establish streamlined reporting techniques to expedite the data mining processes. This role creates presentations on behalf of the company and presents in front of key Customer Partners and Senior Management on performance as it relates to on-time shipping and customer compliance.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO

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Transportation Logistics

• Lead logistics planning and execution of inbound and outbound transportation ensuring objectives and service levels are met
• Manage Third Partly transportation management services, contract, budget, and performance 40%
• Provide direction to both internal team and vendors to enforce customer compliance
• Drive favorable results for both inbound and outbound logistics for multi-state distribution network
• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and service-level expectations for various transportation modes
• Lead budget/financial analysis with visibility to transportation spend
• Drive operational efficiency projects that deliver improvement in customer satisfactions
• Drive operational efficiency projects that deliver improvement in inbound and outbound metrics and freight savings
• Transform the short-term and long-term reverse logistics network strategy, including Distribution Center (DC) returns, process, technology, and transportation carriers
• Use data and data analysis to drive results across the US Reverse network
• Continuously assess large retailer returns to lead world class Reverse Logistics operations optimization

Provider and Vendor Management

• Conduct Quarterly Business Review (QBR) and Monthly Business Review (MBR) with all 3rd Party providers to ensure consistent service levels are being met and business needs are addressed
• Manage vendor relationships and pricing agreements for both inbound and outbound transportation services
• Drive continuous savings approach by working together with Procurement developing bidding processes to evaluate market conditions and drive savings by implementing new operating model and/or new vendors
• Ensure service commitments are being upheld and address deficiencies accordingly by managing a continuous operational process, tracking, and management
• Develop inbound and outbound business models with a Continuous Improvement approach to guarantee Brother leading edge processes and tools in regard to transportation operations
• Continuously monitor outbound Parcel/LTL/FTL Freight Cost and Performance to drive new operating models that drive savings and service improvements
• Work together with Planning to develop initiatives to optimize the DC 2 DC moves and the cost associated

Supply Chain Technology Advancements and Initiatives

• Strategize, define, and implement large scale initiatives, such as Warehouse Management System (WMS) platform upgrades and configurations
• Define Warehouse Management System (WMS) requirements for scope of responsibility including warehouse, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and supply chain functionality
• Lead discussions with system integrators and software providers for project updates and needed changes to the Scope of Work
• Implement and monitor all JDA/WMS functionality through designated team
• Guarantee WMS performance across all warehouses in US so impact on Sales nor Service is created

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ABOUT OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

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Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing a large-scale bulk distribution center and transportation network, and negotiating contracts with vendors
• Minimum 5 years of experience on continuous improvement, directing 12 employees, and managing budgets in excess of $15M

Software/Technical Skills

• Experience with SAP Order Management

Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact at all levels
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable federal state regulations regarding interstate distribution and Customer Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CT PAT) guidelines

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ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR THIS ROLE

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#LI-Onsite

• The salary (or hiring) range for this position is $145,000 - $160,000 per year
• Starting salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data
• This position is eligible to participate in the relevant Brother variable pay incentive plan(s). Applicable bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon 1) achievement of your individual objectives and 2) Brother achieving its corporate and business-level objectives
• Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2024/guidebook/

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WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES

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At Brother USA, we believe in investing in our employees and providing them with an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a healthy work-life balance. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and bonus program to reward your hard work and dedication
• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match
• Professional Development: We're committed to helping you grow in your career with opportunities for training and development
• Work-Life Balance: We support your well-being with flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance
• Employee Engagement: Join a team that values your contributions and celebrates success together

Learn more about our benefits here and life at Brother here.

Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, home appliances for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother International Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd. With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago. Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. For more information, visit www.brother.com.

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If you require any physical or other assistance in completing this application, a reasonable accommodation will be made upon request.