Director Global Logistics

Global Logistics Director

The Director of Global Logistics will transform the logistics organization into a strategic, forward-looking group capable of driving enterprise-wide savings, on-time delivery, quality, and consistent, efficient internal processes. Candidate will have overall responsibility for global logistics to encompass procurement, demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, production planning, warehouse/logistics and distribution. This position reports directly to the VP Global Supply Chain

Core Duties:

• Developing and implementing supply chain strategies to increase efficiency and profitability
• Managing all aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, planning, warehousing, transportation, and logistics
• Overseeing the sourcing and procurement of raw materials and other essential supplies
• Develop a VMI or Consignment inventory process in support of large client business and volumes
• Working closely with other departments to identify key business needs and ensure supply chain processes are aligned with these needs
• Leading and coordinating supply chain management team for premier clients
• Implementing new technologies and methodologies to enhance supply chain operations
• Maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers, and negotiating contracts to secure advantageous terms
• Setting performance targets for the supply chain team and monitoring their performance
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, as well as applicable laws and regulations
• Analyzing supply chain data to identify potential areas of improvement and implementing changes as necessary
• Overseeing inventory management to ensure optimal levels of stock
• Managing risks within the supply chain and implementing contingency plans to mitigate these risks
• Oversight of 3rd party providers
• Drives and monitors fiscal responsibility through budgetary planning and implementation. Monitors process improvement initiatives to achieve value-based outcomes.
• Deliver a scalable operating model across multiple locations with different volume and complexities.
• Full accountability for internal and external customer service levels and deliverables.
• Report, interpret, and summarize business and financial information to the executive team
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to procurement
• Experience with international operations; global trade compliance, global communications, planning, and shipping.
• Ability to work in a demanding and dynamic fast - paced environment with the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Oversight of regional logistics and operations personnel

Qualifications:

• BS or BA in supply chain management or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 5-8 years of manufacturing supply chain experience.
• At least 3 years of people management experience.
• Proven Lean and Six Sigma experience desired
• In-depth understanding of supply chain management, inventory management, production planning, and global transportation services.
• Knowledge of the electronic manufacturing environment; materials, and processes.
• Strong leadership skills with a results-oriented track record, closing issues and achieving targets.
• Excellent planning, organizational, team and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Strong understanding of IT capability where supply chain is involved to include an understanding of integrated business applications (ERP, MES, WMS, EDI).
• Excellent communication and presentations skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain focus, manage time, and adapt to new challenges in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to lead, train and mentor employees individually and as a team