Logistics Leader

Position Summary: The Logistics Leader - Truck Mode is responsible for the logistics processes, carrier identification and relationship management, including partnering across supply chain, sales, finance, manufacturing, procurement, and customer service to drive processes and systems that satisfy customers and optimize cost.Duties and Responsibilities:Develop strategy, implement, and execute bids and auctions with trucking logistics service providers including the support of contract negotiation strategy and executionDrive Freight and Distribution productivity across all business segments; lead and engage on project teams for key productivity initiativesDevelop project plans for each of these key initiatives and use the project plans as a communication tool to track progress, schedule, issues, and hold team members accountable to deliverablesWork closely with Finance, site logistics leaders, vendors, commercial leaders, supply chain planning, production, and use Six sigma methodology to identify productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement opportunitiesDevelop performance metrics and dashboards and provide cost to serve data on monthly basis to commercial teams as needed/requestedAccountable for trucking logistics vendor management and performanceManage the overall relationship with carriers and providers and acquire additional carriers/providers as required by business operational needsInvestigate logistics issues and drive root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actionsDevelop a clear understanding of all global dangerous goods regulations as they apply to truckingSupport commercial teams on logistics components of strategic projects, transactional pricing, and new product introductionEnsure overall effectiveness of logistics operations for the businessProactively and efficiently escalate critical business issues to teams and leadership and facilitate the problem identification, alternatives, and decision-making process with the stakeholdersBe a role model and mentor for peers and stakeholders in both behaviors and resultsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in supply chain/logistics management, engineering, MIS, or related fieldAdvanced degree preferredAPICS, CLTD certification a plusSix Sigma Greenbelt certification a plus7+ years of experience with demonstrated success in a number of logistics, supply chain, and/or manufacturing rolesAdditional Qualifications:Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.Familiarity with PowerBI and AI toolsExcellent leadership and verbal and written communication skillsSAP S4 HAHA experience a plusStrong financial and business acumenExperience managing people and ability to influence up, down, and across an organizationDemonstrated analytical skillsDemonstrated project management skills and ability to build high performing teams that achieve resultsSome travel is requiredThe base compensation range for this role is $118,800 to $178,200.