Director, Global Logistics

About the role

Director of Global Logistics will help plan and implement a global strategy around creating a world class parts logistics and warehousing operation to better serve its customers. This person will lead and develop a team consisting of the organization’s warehousing, distribution and parts logistics functions. Actively participates in, as well as directs and coordinates, the activities of personnel engaged in all aspects of warehouse operations including managing 3PL relationships. Ensures compliance with all applicable requirements and specifications in accordance with company policies, principles and procedures by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Develop a global logistics strategy for the parts organization to be able to deliver to our global customer base within 24hrs.
• Works with 3PL as required to build a network of centralized warehouses.
• Lead a global team of logistics and warehouse professionals.
• Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the global warehouse and logistics team.
• Develops and manages metrics around all warehouse activities.
• Develops strategic plans to improve productivity, quality and efficiency of operations.
• Owns the performance and execution of the warehouse and logistics metrics.
• Accountable for the shipment and receiving of all spare parts in a timely fashion.
• Manages the cycle counting insuring “absolute” and “net” accuracy of inventory.
• Assures quality standards for all purchased product.
• Develops internal receiving and distribution controls.
• Monitors process set on receiving product in an effort to eliminate lost or misdirected inventory.
• Resolves issues with vendors and/or suppliers.
• Provides expertise on special requests.
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems, cycle counting, material control, and expediting procedures.
• Locates discrepancies, determines reason for inventory differences, and makes any necessary adjustments in system accordingly.
• Validates inventory discrepancies, researches and identifies root causes to formulate recommendations in the form of process enhancements to improve inventory accuracy.
• Writes and runs reports as needed for management and others.
• Works with other personnel and auditors, as required, to correct inventory issues throughout the year.
• Serves as member of staff-level management committee.
• Projects positive company image by interacting with fellow employees, customers and management in a cooperative, supportive and courteous manner; displays professional attitude.
• Follows and actively supports all company policies and procedures to include a primary emphasis on safe operations.
• Communicates with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Documents assigned tasks as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics or supply chain preferred.
• Relevant certifications a plus.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in global warehousing and logistics.
• Working in a heavy manufacturing environment required.
• Leadership skills required.
• Direct experience with computer-based inventory control/management software required.
• Strong Oracle skills preferred.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Background in heavy equipment preferred.
• Heavy equipment parts experience a plus.
• Knowledge of various shipping methods a plus.

Competencies

• Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the warehouse and logistics concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization’s policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of strategies and tools for controlling and optimizing the factors that lie between the pick, pack and ship operations.
• Ability to effectively manage the business relationship and transactions with both internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of issues and considerations for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of finished goods.
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility.
• Ability to work satisfactorily as a team member and communicate with all levels within the company.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written) required.
• Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software applications required, advanced Excel.

Work environment

Manufacturing environment. Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

10–15% travel – regional, international.