Director of Logistics
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Job Title: Director of Logistics Level: Exempt

Department: Logistics

Reports to: Vice President- Supply Chain

Back up: Vice President- Supply Chain

1.0 ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 Responsible for administration of TMS/YMS software.

1.2 Recommend optimal transportation modes, carrier selection, routing, equipment, or frequency.

1.3 Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.

1.4 Train logistics department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.

1.5 Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.

1.6 Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.

1.7 Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.

1.8 Negotiate transportation rates or services.

1.9 Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services.

1.10 Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.

1.11 Recommend purchase of new or improved technology, such as automated systems.

1.12 Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.

1.13 Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.

1.14 Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.

1.15 Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.

1.16 Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.

1.17 Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.

1.18 Manage, train and coach team members.

1.19 Responsible for managing claims and returns.

1.20 Calculate freight rates for sales team.

1.21 Responsible for planning, monitoring, and/or managing budget in functional area of department.

1.22 Other duties may be assigned.

2.0 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Responsible for managing 4 employees.

2.2 Responsible for managing $24M in freight spend.

2.3 Responsible for 10,000+ annual shipments to carriers.

3.0 LANGUAGE SKILLS

3.1 Ability to read and interpret documents such as federal and state laws, legal documents, safety rules, operating and procedure manuals.

3.2 Strong ability to communicate with others with written and verbal communication.

4.0 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

4.1 Must have good mathematical skills to include basic algebra for calculations.

4.2 Ability to perform advanced calculations and formulas.

5.0 REASONING ABILITY

5.1 Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

5.2 Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

5.3 Must be able to multi-task and work independently as required.