Director of Logistics

Position Title: Director of Logistics        

Function: Transportation & Logistics 

Reports to: Business Development Leader            

Overview: Bimbo QSR is 2,100 Associates Strong and is a Global Bakery Leader. We proudly supply restaurant chains around the world with high quality buns and artisan rolls from our 37 high-speed bakeries located in more than 21 countries. Bimbo QSR is looking for a full-time Director of Logistics to manage the company’s expanding frozen distribution system in the United States. This position reports to the Senior Director Business Development.

 
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 BQSR 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 QUALIFICATIONS: 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