What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Fulfillment & Distribution position at R+L Global Logistics?
The Director of Fulfillment & Distribution will strategically lead our Warehouse and Fulfillment Services offering by monitoring and building financial performance, improving and exceeding metrics and cultivating a network of business partners within the transportation and logistics industry.
Director of Fulfillment & Distribution r esponsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Develop strategy and market the company’s warehouse service offering to generate new business relationships, increase revenue growth, and present solutions to meet customer’s needs
- Direct nationwide warehouse activities including management, proper utilization of space, material flow, equipment and manpower
- Create and drive an organizational business development plan strategy that successfully allows the organization to meet its monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals and initiatives
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of warehouse operations and implement improvements as needed
- Create and maintain efficient, sustainable processes and procedures for all warehousing activities
- Develop relationships with vendors and successfully negotiate and manage vendor and labor contracts
- Utilize a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure receiving and shipping procedure are followed to maintain inventory accuracy
- Develop and implement strategies for efficient use of materials, equipment and employee resources
- Ensure company warehouse facilities have required resources to meet company objectives
- Develop and implements processes and procedures to ensure a clean and safe work environment
- Proactively address escalated concerns, conflicts, and interactions with team members
Qualifications , Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or other related field of study preferred
- 10 years of progressive experience in warehouse or supply chain management with a focus in sales and operations, ideally within a Transportation or 3PL setting
- 10 years of experience in a management role or above leading high performance teams
- Previous experience with both inbound/outbound international shipments preferred
- Demonstrated sales achievements in logistics or the supply chain industry, including connections with key decision-makers preferred Strong understanding of warehousing as a service, pricing models, and service offerings.
- Ability to price and structure commercial agreements, onboard new business, and effectively consult customers on their warehousing solutions
- Proficient with Warehouse Management Systems; Deposco, Mercury Gate, McLeod and Cargowise software preferred
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite products; experience with Microsoft Power BI a plus
- Six Sigma or continuous improvement and/or lean initiatives experience a plus
- Ability to strategically analyze opportunities to deliver continuous process improvements Strong leaderships skills with the ability to influence others to implement and manage change and continuous process improvement
- Ability to establish and implement operational procedures for all warehousing activities
- Ability to write reports and procedural manuals; analyze and manage financial reports and P&L
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high stress environment with constant interruptions and changes while meeting customer and company operational and business goals
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; bi-lingual Spanish a plus
We empower business worldwide to ship smarter.
R L Global Logistics strives to provide the best freight solutions and logistics services to our customers. We offer the highest quality domestic and international transportation services including Full Truckload (FTL), Intermodal/Rail, Expedited/Domestic Priority, Service to and from Mexico and Canada, Trade Show Logistics, Supply Chain Management, High Value/High Risk Cargo, Warehousing and Fulfillment, Value Added, Customs Brokerage and more.
We focus on customer requirements in order to meet the challenges of today’s business demands. Our ability to create solutions through a wide range of transportation outlets allows R L Global Logistics to be the complete global transportation solution.
BENEFITS
R L Global Logistics offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Exclusive Employee vacation properties
R L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law .
R L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law .
