• Create a strategic roadmap for continuous improvement, quality processes, reporting and metrics that support the total cost management program; enable streamlining to achieve operational excellence, benchmarking, and development and tracking of cost management key performance metrics and lessons learned

• Develops and manages key performance indicators to form the basis for third party provider performance assessments, corrective actions, and assessment of fulfilled contractual obligations
• Develops, negotiates, and manages all third-party contracts and rate agreements for freight, brokerage compliance, as well as audit pay
• Ensures logistics needs of business units are fully met
• Understands business growth strategies and drives continuous improvement projects to minimize transportation expenses
• Conducts regular business review meetings with senior management team members to report on state of the relationship, key performance indicators and critical event plans
• Leads audits to ensure freight payment processes are being followed, Third Party Logistics (3PL) transaction fees are accurate, and corrective actions are timely and effective
• Develops and executes plans to optimize logistics, distribution, and warehouse footprint
• Partners with Trade Compliance function to ensure compliance with all import, export, and trade regulations
• Directs the work of groups of employees (leads through managers)
• Works closely with finance and business unit leadership to forecast and manage monthly and annual cost budgets

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a supply chain/operations discipline
• MBA/Professional Logistics Certification Preferred
• 10+ years of experience in logistics
• Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions
• Demonstrated ability to create and develop high performance team
• Demonstrated lean leadership driving continuous improvement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – experience working in cross functional teams and engaging with senior leadership
• Ability to travel at least 25% of the time

Behavioral Competencies

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Drive Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Instill Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Drive Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Consumer/Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions
• Critical Thinking – Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement