Warehousing & Distribution Manager
As a Logistics Specialist, you will be responsible for Logistics Operations, Warehousing Management Capability development, Automation, Transportation Management and optimization across the logistics footprint in North America including Canada and Mexico
What you’ll be doing:
· Strategic Planning: You're the architect, designing a blueprint for an efficient and Warehousing Management Solution as part of the logistics strategy. This involves Assessment , alignment and execution across all the manufacturing plants
· Team Leadership: Managing a metrics team across manufacturing footprint. Work in a metrics environment to improve the way we operate and drive automation in daily operations . Work with Corporate Transportation team to drive synergies
· Supply Chain Management: Picture yourself as the spider in the web of the supply chain. You're responsible for both inbound and outbound supply chain. Develop track and trace tools to improve delivery performance
· Inventory Management : Drive Inventory accuracy and eliminate losses in Logistics Operations.
· Cost Optimization: You're the financial wizard, finding ways to reduce costs without compromising efficiency. This involves optimizing transportation routes, and implementing cost-effective technologies across warehousing.
· Risk Management: Like a skilled tightrope walker, you balance on the fine line between risk and reward. Anticipating potential disruptions and having contingency plans in place is crucial. Safety being top priority across the footprint.
· Technology Integration: Embrace your inner tech guru. Implementing and optimizing logistics management software – WMS / TMS, RFID, and other cutting-edge technologies can elevate your logistics game.
· Continuous Improvement: The logistics landscape is ever-evolving. Like a gardener tending to a garden, you nurture a culture of continuous improvement, always looking for ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
· Customer Satisfaction: Ultimately, your goal is customer satisfaction. You orchestrate the logistics operations in a way that ensures products reach customers on time, in perfect condition, Drive OTIF improvement.
We’d love to hear from you if:
Education & Experience:
· Bachelors degree in Supply Chain with 6-8 years in Logistics Operations in Mid sized corporate
· Having worked with corporate function is an advantage
· Knowledge and hands on experience in deploying WMS
· Knowledge of TMS and freight optimization models
· Willingness to travel for 40% of the time
· Operating knowledge of Oracle WM/TM, Track an trace tools
· ASCM certification preferred