Director of Global Logistics and Indirect Materials/Services

4 days ago


Itasca, Illinois, United States Robertshaw Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Global Logistics and Indirect Materials/Services to join our team at Robertshaw. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies that secure the best total value for the indirect goods and services and logistics purchased by Robertshaw worldwide.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership and Management
    • Manage and lead a team of Procurement & Logistic professionals and provide team guidance and direction
    • Responsible for staffing management, including but not limited to recruiting/hiring, training and development, goal setting and performance appraisal, prioritization of team workload, disciplinary actions and monitoring performance and productivity metrics
  • Logistics Sourcing and Procurement
    • Develop and deploy cost reduction/profit improvement plans with suppliers that directly impact yearly economic performance to achieve business goals.
    • Implement/Enhance logistics sourcing strategies across multiple regions for international transportation services. Active involvement in strategy development and deployment of the sourcing strategies.
    • Manage relationships/negotiations with all global logistics suppliers (inbound, outbound, and international), ensuring compliance with global logistical regulations.
  • Supply Chain Management
    • Develop Supply Chain KPI's and measure related performance and manage continuous improvement activities for the Freight & Logistics function.
    • Collaborates with other cross functional teams focused on cost control, process improvements and other Supply Chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and improve responsiveness.
  • Project Management
    • Manage the movements of Factored Products, materials, and capital goods in/out of origin/destination countries in accordance with internal and regulatory policies and procedures.
    • Develop Statement of Work based on requirements from the internal requestor to obtain relevant quotes from suppliers.
    • Responsible for negotiating prices, terms and conditions and enforcing supplier requirements.
  • Team Development and Communication
    • Build an advance sourcing capability in the logistics space.
    • Build close partnerships and alignment with multi-functional stakeholders and logistics providers in all regions.
    • Address Supply Chain issues like supply disruptions, quality issues, personnel issues, and expedited freight.
    • Communicate and report on regular basis all projects under responsibility and achieve savings, terms and other improvements, and corporate initiatives to Supply Chain leadership, and others, as required.
Requirements
  • Experience
    • At least 10 years of experience in MRO, indirect materials and services.
    • 5+ years of logistics sourcing/procurement experience across multiple countries/regions.
  • Education
    • Bachelor's degree from accredited university in Supply Chain, Operations Management, technical field (BSME/BSEE preferred), or related discipline.
    • Master's degree preferred.
    • APICS CPIM accreditation, or equivalent, preferred.
  • Skills
    • Deep knowledge of global logistics supply base in road, rail, ocean and air.
    • Good knowledge of finance (cost benchmark & financial audit with key supplier), legal matters (contracting) and risk management.
    • Working knowledge of NAFTA regulations, FTZ, Drawback, Denied Party Screening, HTS/Schedule B, & ECCN. Subject matter expert or having hands on experience with European Union and Chinese import/export procedures.
    • Solid understanding of procurement strategies and processes, such as quotation analysis, contract negotiation, supplier review, supplier development and others.
    • Strong understanding of end-to-end material flow (supplier, manufacturing, distribution).
    • Standard business financial documents and means of measuring and tracking important supply chain KPI's. Measuring, monitoring, and reporting on savings achieved.
    • Project planning, estimating benefits, ROI, and timeline. Drive accountability for successfully achieving deliverables on time and within stated budget.
    • Experience in managing and developing a team.
    • Ability to motivate and inspire colleagues and work in partnership with others to drive, implement and support change.
    • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
    • Highly Proficient in MS Office tools: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word required.


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