Director of Logistics

3 weeks ago


Detroit, United States Brierstone Executive Search Full time

Job Overview:

The Director of Logistics is responsible for developing and managing a best-in-class distribution and transportation network that meets the needs of customers, provides competitive advantage to support profitable growth strategy and focuses on continuous improvements to quality, productivity, cost reduction and overall performance. The Director of Logistics will be responsible for the centrally led functions of Transportation, Distribution Operations, Risk Management, Operational Analysis and Industrial Engineering .

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Deliver strategic direction on competitive cost advantage to all business units with emphasis on revenue growth, quality and performance to the customer. Partner with Independent Business Regions to profitably grow top line with new business in the consumer goods space Spearhead the development of strategic supply chain management plans to position the business on a path of continuous improvement in meeting customer requirements, technology, network design, operating cost and overhead costs with the execution led in the field. Drives the processes, metrics and controls across the supply chain that will enable the company to become #1 in supply performance with customers by delivering on financial commitments to the business. Utilizes and requires use of, appropriately detailed financial analysis in business cases to be used for approval of capital appropriations, sourcing decisions, network analysis, cost reduction projects, etc. Direct responsibility for supply chain network design, cross region performance improvement projects at the distribution centers, oversight of transportation, , fleet operations support and freight bill management. Develop people by encouraging others to pursue opportunities for growth and development, soliciting feedback to improve own performance and proactively mentoring and coaching a diverse pool of current and future leaders.

Job Requirements: Extensive knowledge of supply chain operating systems, performance metrics and analytical approaches and tools Ten (10) years experience in complex supply chain networks, including direct operational responsibility for distribution centers and transportation operations, preferred Proven ability to lead diverse teams to achieve cost, quality, and time to market commitments Experience participating in or leading a significant change initiative and managing across disciplines, functions or other organizational boundaries. Experience with budgeting processes – development of a complex annual operating plan and execution to the plan on a period-by-period basis Cross-functional experience in Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Operations, Finance and Program Management desired Experience recruiting, managing, retaining and developing current and future leaders in the organization.

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