Director, Logistics

Company: Sears Hometown
Location: Delaware
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

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  The Director of Logistics is responsible for successfully leading the logistics and transportation functions of the organization while managing and motivating a group of individuals to achieve company goals in a timely manner. The Director interacts with internal and external customers, vendors, finds innovative solutions to supply chain issues and reports the team's progress to the Divisional Vice President (DVP) Inventory & Supply Chain. In all tasks, the Director will follow strict regulations regarding supply chain processes and strives to minimize the use of company resources while maximizing profitability. A major focus will be on managing transportation costs and routes, making decisions on distribution methods, and developing strong business relationships with vendors and internal partners.
  
  Additionally, the Director will also be responsible for managing the logistics of our importing business, managing carriers, and ensuring that we receive our products within the agreed upon timelines, and at the agreed upon logistics costs. He/she will also coordinate regulatory and vendor compliance, including Hazmat shipments, while conducting supply chain optimization activities. The ability to analyze business data and make key decisions based on observations and experience is crucial for success in this role. He/she must also possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills and be a results-driven individual that is proficient in creating and monitoring cost-reduction initiatives while working in a fast paced environment.-- Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the relationship between AF and all of its logistics, transportation, and delivery service providers
    --- Improve the financial and operational performance of existing supply chain services while providing outstanding customer and store experiences and driving profitable revenue growth for AF and its franchisees
    --- Enhance, develop/initiate and implement supply chain services that drive profitable revenue growth for AF
    --- Build the AF culture into all programs and communication; demonstrate the cultural values during meetings and day-to-day engagement
    --- Lead, coach and manage the logistics team
    --- Strategic review and planning to support and ever changing network of stores and distribution centers
    --- Ensure standard operating procedures are in place for all supply chain related operations, including shippers, receivers, carriers, brokers, etc.
    --- Ensure that reverse flow channel and operations are operating efficiently in a manner that minimizes costs and keeps AF in compliance with its OEM vendor agreements
    --- Ensure the national delivery channel is operating efficiently in a manner that minimizes costs and creates a positive customer experience that is best-in-class
    --- Ensure that all expenses are in compliance with Internal Audits recommendations
    --- Collaborative engagement with the Senior Leadership (SLT) and Executive Leadership (ELT) Team members
    --- Full P&L accountability, including Monthly Operating Review execution
    --- Daily, weekly, monthly supply chain services performance and KPI tracking
    --- Expense planning and execution through collaboration and influence of multiple functional teams
    --- Supply chain services standards review, updated, and updated with consistent execution, including holding carriers and service providers accountable for achieving their contractual obligations
    --- Manage claim process with vendors, including merchandise and property
    --- Contract development, negotiations with vendors to optimize service levels and expense management
    --- Prepare Executive / Board level presentations for submission and/or presentation
    --- Scorecard and report creation and management
    
    Required Skills:
    • Highly proficient in Excel, Access and stander statistical analytical packages such as: SASS, R, etc.
    • Bachelor's Level Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics (Master's Degree preferred).
    • Previous experience in domestic and import logistics (5-10 years)
    • Successful track record of leading teams in the logistics field (3-5 years)
    • Retail logistics and transportation experience. (5 years)
    • eCommerce fulfillment experience. (5 years)
    • Previous experience with successful contract development, negotiations and implementation (3-5 years)

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