Logistics Director

Logistics Director

This position is accountable for developing and directing the Company's North American Logistics functions to include operational management of transportation and warehousing, including compliance to import / export regulations.

• Creates strategies which address the business needs of the organization and ensures a commitment to best in class practices.
• Plan and direct the North America Logistics function. Responsible for managing ~$350 million in annual expenditures including inbound/outbound transportation & warehousing.
• Lead the North America Material Handling function. Responsible for the proper creation of pallet patterns and one way packaging specifications to support the business needs of a ~$165 million
  spend. Also responsible for the management of returnable packaging material to support the
  operational needs of our plants (which is a recurring expenditure of ~$30 million annually).
• Responsible for ensuring compliance on all imports and exports for the US and Canada.
• Establish overall department goals and objectives which support the Company’s requirements.
• Establish the appropriate objectives for direct reports to support our Strategic Priorities, including but not limited to cost savings, sourcing plans, improved DPO, etc.
• Identify and implement opportunities to increase efficiencies and reduce cost that directly impact the P&L of the business (i.e. warehouse space utilization, lane and carrier optimization, packaging load pattern & specification effectiveness, etc.).
• Manage, coach and mentor all direct reports.
• Oversee the management of personnel, budget, and other resources to ensure goals and objectives are being met.
• Ensure that the Company meets and/or exceeds the business requirements that have been established by the Company relevant to NA Logistics.
• Conduct appropriate department internal audits and seeks remedies to ensure conformance with department policies and procedures.
• Furnish analysis and cost data for use in planning, budgeting, and other functional activities.
• Establish department policies.
• Identifies and takes action to meet training needs within the department.
• Ensure contract compliance with all federal, state, provincial and local requirements.
• Establish best practices within the organization.
• Collaborate closely with IBP teams to drive business decisions and implement supply chain solutions across the organization.

This position will require 10-20% travel mostly within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in Logistics / Supply Chain.
• Experience to include 5 years of managerial / supervisory responsibility.
• Experience with all modes of transportation, international trade compliance, and multiple distribution locations/warehouses.
• Demonstrated experience with logistics systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• SAP experience a plus.
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong financial management and analytical skills.