Director of Logistics

Director of Logistics | Barnes & NobleStart a new chapter in your career with a company that combines innovation, passion, and potential. We are committed to helping our employees learn and grow. Like your favorite book that features a great cast of characters, here, everyone plays a part in the development of our success story. Barnes & Noble is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Director of Logistics to join our team. The Logistics Director provides leadership support within the distribution center, focusing on logistics operations to ensure all facility results are achieved. You oversee the logistics teams that support overseas imports, inbound and outbound freight for both Barnes and Noble and Paper Source retail stores, and ecommerce direct shipments. This position will ensure compliance standards are met through appropriate risk management, efficiency, and delivery costs meet speed to market expectations for both direct and retail customers. The Logistics Director plays a crucial role in implementing strategic plans in partnership with the organization, collaboratively supporting day-to-day operations of the Distribution Center with a focus on the systems, procedures, processes, and product flow. In your role, you assess, improve, and revise existing operational and compliance strategies and procedures, and develop training and systems to support the strategies where needed. You support and demonstrate the core values of the company. Oversee domestic operations to achieve all fiscal and company goals. Contribute to organizational growth by partnering and maintaining strong cross-functional relationships with internal teams and external business partners throughout the broader supply chain. Lead advanced analytical initiatives, including development of freight and network optimization models to evaluate cost-to-serve, service-level trade-offs, and scenario planning. Manage high-value freight P & L with strong control of transportation costs and deliver executive-level financial reporting and strategic recommendations to C-suite leaders. Lead the logistics strategy and all associated contract negotiations with carriers and vendor partners. Ensure compliance with all transportation laws and regulations, monitoring changes in legislation and transport systems, routes, and infrastructure. Manage the import teams and the processes that support import freight. Partner with Legal to develop effective policy advocacy and dispatch speedy/effective trade defense. Develop relationships with all internal teams to ensure Customs compliance and immediate execution according to a changing regulatory environment. Balance the needs of the DCs with the needs of the organization, identifying, analyzing, and weighing outcomes for various work centers when making decisions. Flex and adapt strategy and actions when external forces impact the supply chain landscape, partnering appropriately to ensure implementation and results. Work in partnership with Human Resources in succession planning for key positions, providing accurate and timely developmental feedback to maintain a highly skilled and engaged team. Holds individuals and teams accountable for their results by coaching and taking appropriate actions when necessary. An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $175,000-$210,000, depending on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. Advanced analytical skillset, with strong proficiency in Excel modeling, experience with Power BI or similar analytics/visualization tools preferred. Solid working knowledge of Transportation Management and Freight Payment Systems. Effective negotiating skills. Strong background in program governance or program delivery of medium to large supply chain capabilities. Strong understanding of E2E Supply Chain processes and upstream/downstream impacts. Strong analytical skills and ability to summarize data for effective decision making. Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to build relationships across departments/companies to drive collaboration, identify opportunities, and create solutions/results. Strong business acumen and understanding of Retail and e-commerce business dynamics. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree required; equivalent extensive experience considered. Solid experience of 5-7+ years in supply chain management, sourcing, or financial management, work experience in distribution operations, operational management, finance, information technology, and/or office-based management. Experience in strategic logistics and financial management, with responsibility for annual budgets of $100 million plus. Demonstrated leadership with 2+ years of managing and developing teams. Comfortable using data visualization and BI Tools to communicate trends, risks, and business recommendations to leaders. Travel to visit vendors, carriers, and the Reno distribution center. On-site position with consideration to work a hybrid schedule. Expected Behaviors: Consider all workable solutions and vantage points when problem-solving. Build collaborative relationships and work respectfully through others. Lead teams through collaboration and influence, building trust with everyone in the organization. Focus on achieving results. Provide direct and actionable feedback, motivate through coaching, and develop people to meet goals and results. Foster open dialogue and collaboration within the team. Promote strong morale across the team. Empathize with and understand others. Demonstrate commitment and actively pursue continuous improvement. Key Working Relationships: Distribution Directors, Sales/Ops Team, DC Finance, Engineering, Human Resources, DC IT, Ecommerce department leaders, DC Analytics, Legal team, Trade and Specialty Merchandising Teams, and External Vendors