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Job Description
Job Description
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
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