Job Details
Description
About the Position
The VP of Logistic Operations directs all operational and strategic activities for assigned sites via strong partnerships with site leaders, internal business partners and key customer contacts. Acts as a liaison between the organization and client, manages all complex customer relationships, and is responsible for analyzing and identifying value-added services that match customer needs with solution selling. The position drives long range plans for customer sites to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations, while maximizing internal profits.
Functions
Identify new business opportunities and grow business revenues through expanded scope and margins through operational efficiencies with existing customer(s).
Build a strong relationship with customers key contacts through listening and thorough understanding of customers environment and market differentiation.
Develop, maintain and measure customer profile(s) with keen focus on proactive identification of business issues, opportunities, critical information flow, competitor environment, management review process(es), contract compliance, etc.
Present complete proposals and value-add customer specific solutions that are scalable and in line with best-in-class concepts.
Leads implementation of company programs, as well as all assigned site change management efforts.
Reviews tactical aspects of business profile, indexes, KPI results and other data to up-sell additional solutions and drive operational improvements.
Uses Lean Six Sigma tools to make decisions, improve operational efficiency.
Coaches and develops personnel in Kenco operations, emphasizing training, leadership, project management and KOS (Kenco Operating System).
Requires corrective action plans and accountability from the sites and all members of the leadership team.
Establishes measurements that positively impact safety, quality and financial performance.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required; M.B.A. preferred
10 years supply chain management expertise required; prefer previous experience with ISO,FDA,DEA, FTZ or EPA regulations for some but not all sites.
Prefer Lean Six Sigma and/or Supply Chain certification or training
Understanding of supply chain strategies, inclusive on dedicated transportation.
Strong customer relationship skills; ability to balance and manage customers expectations while aligning with corporate goals.
Strong problem-solving ability, planning/organization skills, and decision-making ability.
Ability to communicate and articulate professionally, in both speech and writing.
Interpersonal influence skills
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
Understanding of and ability to control costs and growth.
Proactive approach to employee relations issues.
Detailed knowledge and grasp of financial practices and accounting.
Ability to set policy and procedures.
Ability to lead others effectively utilizing a team approach.
Competencies
Collaborative Leadership - Knows how to get things done through formal channels and the informal network while instilling a sense of purpose in others; sees connection to larger purposes.
Communicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible.
Customer Relationship Building - Having an intimate knowledge of the customer's changing needs and the ability to produce rapid results in all areas.
Financial Acumen - Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound, responsible, and are strategically aligned.
Leading Change - Ability to develop and implement an organizational strategy and to incorporate it into the organizations long-term goals. Foster a work environment that encourages creative thinking and the ability to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity.
Leading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy.
Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization
Travel Requirements
This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.
A passport is not required, but recommended.
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