Key Responsibilities for Director of Global Logistics and Distribution Procurement Position

• Procurement
  • Define, source, and negotiate logistics and distribution services.
  • Design, implement and monitor the global logistics & distribution sourcing process
  • Monitor service levels to ensure that performance statistics meet customer, vendor and company contractual requirements.
  • Ensure customer/vendor contract requirements are administered and enforced.
  • Aggregate provider costs and leverage efficiencies.
  • Understand changes to transportation regulations to ensure full compliance by Company.
  • Review opportunities to outsource management of logistics to utilize assets of other entities.
• Strategic Planning
  • Work closely with Supply Chain Directors to provide optimized logistics solutions aligned with Business strategy.
  • Develop a corporate strategic vision for the logistics & transportation process, communicate and execute the vision.
  • Role-model strategic leadership with creative problem solving skills.
  • Manage strategic issues, and balance the risks related to Logistics & Transportation projects, finding creative ways to implement improvements.
  • Constantly search for process and cost improvements in logistics and transportation processes to grow revenue and profit for the company.
• Network Optimization
  • Ensure full strategic alignment of projects and goals for Logistics and Distribution operations with the Supply Chains and other functional areas within the company.
  • Work with the Supply Chains to design, build and execute transportation strategy including capital requirements, outsourcing and new processes for transport routing.
  • Optimize supplier location/transportation costs on inbound freight working in partnership with the Supply Chain group to minimize costs and capitalize on backhauls.
  • Apply knowledge of logistics and transportation methods, cost structures, service requirements, modes, tariffs, equipment, infrastructure and people availability in order to build optimal network design and optimize day-to-day business.
  • Previous analytical and modeling project experience desired.
• Leadership
  • Lead strategic development efforts associated with Logistics & Transportation operations.
  • Demonstrate ability to think globally, plan strategically and implement change resulting in positive results.
  • Manage a team of professionals in a matrix organization.
• Implementation of Change
  • Function as a change agent within the area of responsibility and key influencer to the enterprise.
  • Develop new and compelling ideas to improve execution by others in remote locations.
  • Proven ability to create and communicate businesses case for change and work with people internally and externally to drive change.
• Metrics
  • Establish, track and evaluate the costs, benefits and performance criteria for project success for all projects as well as day to day operations.
  • Provide cost information regarding transportation of products.
  • Establish service, quality, cost and people metrics that support overall business objectives. Must demonstrate strong leadership in establishing and managing corrective action process.
  • Able to establish solid, analytical, ‘fact base’ for decision making.
  • Manage forecasting process to enable businesses to more accurately plan and budget for changing costs of logistics and distribution.
• Partnering
  • Review opportunities with other companies to consolidate assets for servicing common customer base or geographies.
  • Engagement in professional organizations and other companies to understand industry ‘best practices’ and apply at Company.
  • Collaborate with the Supply Chain groups
• People Management responsibilities
  • Directly manage all activities of the strategic logistics and distribution procurement department.
  • Manage the professional staff including: Competency assessment; development of objectives and necessary training; review performance; and recommend salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, hiring and/or discipline actions.
  • Heavy emphasis on service to Supply Chain organizations and optimization projects.

Qualifications and/or Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have direct, hands-on experience in many of the essential duties. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or experiences required.
  • Ability to gather and analyze transportation cost, volume, and geographic data for reporting and analytical purposes to further refine and optimize logistics performance.
  • Ability to aggregate same data and present to and manage suppliers through a sourcing negotiation
  • Six Sigma or LEAN certification is a strong plus. A commitment to continuous improvement in a ever-changing industry (candidate must be flexible, creative and open to new ideas and ways of doing business).
  • 3PL and 4PL experience a definite plus
  • Ability to influence the organization at multiple levels to achieve strategic goals
  • Superior interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• • Education/Experience requirements
  • Candidates must be experienced with SAP; Microsoft Office applications; Routing and Scheduling software; and third party freight payment providers. Proven software expertise is required.
  • A MS degree in Business, Logistics, or Transportation is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of distribution management, transportation management, operations and accounting principles.
  • Ten-plus years of professional experience are required. At least five years in a transportation or distribution company.
  • Experience with global organization, living abroad.

About the Author:

The Teldar Group is an Executive Search and Recruiting Firm specializing in placing professionals in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain positions.

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