Logistics Director

Job Description

Job Description

The Logistics Director oversees all aspects of the organization's Raw Material Warehouse and Finished Good Facility. Performance measurements will include KPIs for raw material inventory, on-time shipment and customer order fulfillment percentage. The Logistics Director works closely with customers to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement. The position will manage two Warehouse Supervisors, raw materials and components warehouse staff, and our Finished Good Shipment Customer Service team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Overarching leadership of the day-to-day workflow of the raw material and finished goods warehouses.

Creating functional strategies and specific objectives for the raw materials receiving and finished goods warehouse teams.

Set and direct activities to ensure department budgets, policies, and procedures(SOPs) are current and adhered to on a consistent basis.

Create, analyze, and communicate reports for inventory, capacity, and warehouse operations

Ensuring Department KPI achievement including inventory accuracy, on-time shipment, customer order fulfillment rate, and finished goods inventory targets.

Direct the cycle counting program for the raw material, components, finished goods, and rep / distributor warehouses

Manage fulfillment activities for customer orders including managing third party logistics company relationships and outbound appointment management.

Partnering with Operations and Sales to assist with prioritization of production and sales orders to ensure on-time and in full order shipment.

Functions as a Warehouse Management system (WMS) and SAP superuser

Hiring, supervising, and developing finished goods, raw materials, and components warehouse staffing

Conducting performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Employee discipline up to and including termination as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Partners with Human Resources to enhance the employee experience, improve employee engagement and create career pathing opportunities for the staff.

Maintaining current knowledge of logistics and technology developments and trends; recommends and implements improvements based on this knowledge to provide more efficient services.

Identifies problems and inefficiencies in existing processes; presents and implements enhancements and solutions to address these issues.

Lead by example following the company's values and code of ethics.

Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

Excellent people management skills.

Excellent analytical skills.

Ability to perform multiple tasks and a variety of duties.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with moving targets.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Proficient with computer-based management systems for inventory control, shipping operations, fulfillment services, etc.

Proficient with Google Office Suite.

SAP experience preferred

Self-Starter” : Passion and ability to create and implement basic policies and processes to drive continuous improvement; Become the go to person for all employees to discuss warehouse-related issues.

Leadership :

Desire to develop direct reports to achieve next level performance.

Strong cross-functional acumen within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to command presence with employees at all levels to deal with diverse issues in a professional and mature manner.

The team approach to achieving business results as role will work closely with other functions not only in Operations and Sales but also in other parts of the company.

Ability to adapt as the needs of the job evolve with flexibility in a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Team player with goal of mutual support of all functions in the company by commitment to ongoing proactive and transparent communication

Ability to create / manage budgets.

Ability to manage and improve supplier relationships for quality, service, and cost- control.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

5-10 years of experience in the distribution or transportation industry.

Previous people management experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Physical ability to walk the perimeter of the warehouse and travel between sites.

Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time sporadically.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS :

SALARY : $140,000-150,000 and annual bonus.

BENEFITS INCLUDE :

Health, Dental & Vision Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401K Match

Cell Phone Reimbursement

TRAVEL : Minimum to no travel required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS : This role will report directly to the VP Supply Chain of Cameron’s Coffee.

LOCATION : Corporate Headquarters located in Shakopee, MN.

Salary : $140,000 - $150,000