Job Description

Position Title: Director of Logistics

Function: Transportation & Logistics

Reports to: Business Development Leader

Job Summary:

• To direct and oversee all activities of the Supply Chain DSD Delivery model – including, customer service, inventory/replenishment management, shipping, delivery and budget performance while driving a culture of safety. Ensures the timely forecasting and delivery of proper quantity/quality products to customers.
• Oversees Shipping and Transportation department with a focus on excellent customer service.
• Coordinates all activities (orders amount, shipping dates with all outside customers) to maintain proper supply of product.
• Oversees all transportation maintenance in compliance with BQ Safety & Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, as well as oversite company owned freezers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures timely delivery of quality products to customers efficiently and cost effective.
• Analyzes daily bun usage and sales trends/reports to forecast product quantities needed ten to twenty days in advance.
• Oversees the timely departure of shipments and the recording of all inbound shipments.
• Ensures an adequate supply of empty bun trays to meet production and shipping needs.
• Ensures the fulfillment of all leases, contracts, and agreements by transportation vendors; oversees the proper accounting of related invoices.
• Works collaboratively with VP creating new billing zones and correct pricing for outside sales and extended sales opportunities.
• Identify concepts designed to lead cost reduction and value improvement activity, continuous improvement by identifying ways to streamline processes and reduce waste.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of direct reports.
• Ensures DOT compliance in all regards.
• Maintain software and develop new software with assistance of IT for the company and payroll system.
• Oversees all forecasting and invoicing of all customers. Handles nonpayment issues to resolution.
• Maintain operational integrity, open communication channels and resolve issues effectively.
• Oversees and maintains transportation budgeting including fuel surcharges and price increases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION S: Education and Experience equivalent to: Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or related field required.

• 10 plus years of logistic experience as terminal/fleet manager with multiple direct reports in Transportation industry.

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local transportation regulations and laws, DOT drug alcohol detection requirements, commercial driver licensing requirements

• Knowledge of SAP software utilized in logistics and forecasting.

• Strong planning and organization skills.

• Strong communication, team building, management and negotiation skills

• Strong knowledge/understanding of different aspects of food manufacturing

• Strategic thinking ability, strong analytical capability and project management skills.

• MS Office, strong excel skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Regularly sit, stand and walk.

• Lift or carry up to 25lbs

• Up to 25% travel

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