Sr Director, Logistics

Company Description

The Sr. Director, Logistics has the overall responsibility for inbound and outbound logistics. This includes the management of all transportation (in/outbound), customs operations, warehousing, distributor order processing. S/he will also manage our 3PL and its network of regional Distribution Centers including related transportation. S/he will ensure smooth product flows, premium service at a stable cost. S/he will interact with the planning team regularly, to calibrate handling and warehousing capacity to the operations plan, coordinating those with supply transportation, in order to guarantee a seamless product flows from the factories to the different distribution centers.

With the implementation of US production plant(s), the Sr. Director, Logistics will also contribute to the transition of the current logistic and transportation network to a future state model to match the new production footprint. This individual will ensure RBNA has the right logistic network, transportation team and related infrastructure while also analyzing and making recommendations to ensure the highest quality of delivery at an optimized cost. In addition, this individual will support the Sales and Distribution teams in network distribution projects and manage ad hoc projects.

Job Description

WAREHOUSING SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure a sufficient storage and handling capacity across the different warehousing locations to support the business plan, proactively preparing demand seasonality and network changes.

• Monitor and challenge the current 3PL to ensure perfect execution of the operations at a stable cost.

• Manage and implement network design and optimization to ensure consistency with the business needs, providing inbounds/outbounds and stock projections, overflow strategy and costs associated.

• Support strategic logistic network evolution to integrate the local production plant and distribution center in the network.

• Support business in projects like specific packaging / customer requirements by providing relevant solutions at a reasonable cost.

TRANSPORTATION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Secure sufficient transportation capacity across the entire logistic network, strategically allocating business shares to different transport service providers.

• Ensure key service metrics are above target and costs are within budget.

• Validate transportation strategy in collaboration with 3PL, challenging subcontractors portfolio, cost and quality of execution.

• Define transportation procurement strategy, together with the 3PL, ensuring the right subcontractor pool is identified for all distribution centers/regions.

• Evaluate options for and potentially implement in-house transportation management, including team, tools and processes, and transition smoothly from current organization.

IMPORT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for inbound transportation from US ports to RBNA distribution centers in terms of drayage partners definition, service level and costs; identify gaps vs budget, drive root cause analysis, implement action plan and challenge 3PL.

• Stay abreast of state and local regulations to ensure compliance of RBNA’s import operations.

COMPLIANCE

• Ensure full compliance with US Customs and FDA regulations regarding warehousing and transportation of our products and oversight of related programs (e.g. CTPAT & FSMA).
• If applicable, develop processes that are in compliance with new regulations.
• Perform post entry audit reviews.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• As the Logistics/Supply Chain point of contact with the customers and distributors, ensure smooth relationship and collaboration with stakeholders (Planning dept, CSC, 3PLs).

• Play a major role in ensuring on time deliveries to all customers and distributors.

• Drive efficiency and optimizations to maximize FTL, mitigate impact of case pick and specific packaging and all additional costs.

• Support SKU portfolio strategy by managing ins and outs, substitutions, consumer activations specific SKUs.

OPERATING BUDGET AND LOGISTICS ANALYSIS 

• Provide annual and monthly operating budget plans, analysis and reconciliation to Finance.
• Prepare and implement analyses and modeling which identify inefficiencies and areas of growth with respect to our distribution network.
• Benchmark operations and adopt as necessary
• Ad hoc logistics projects as assigned.
• Partner with Sales & Distribution Teams by providing network analysis, costs and recommendations.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT                                  

• Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, and developing team members and managing performance.
• Foster collaborative and engaged relationships with internal stakeholders and external business partners.
• Adapt team structure and resources to support the evolution of the logistic and transportation network and organization, tools and processes.
• Drive “One Company” mindset, customer service oriented.
• Foster and develop strong partner relationships with logistics partner in inbound/outbound carrier development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain management/Logistics
• 10 years’ experience in supply chain operations/logistics in an FMCG environment
• Solving complex logistical challenges skills while still keeping the bottom line under control.
• Experienced with logistics and materials management functions in a robust ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Extensive experience in managing transportation with TMS, preferably SAP.
• Experienced in managing transportation network including via 3PL, directly, or both
• Like working with people, excellent communicator, influencer and team leader.
• Constantly testing systems and processes and improving them.
• Proficient analytical skills and Microsoft Excel is your playground. 
• Multi-task effectively: get things done across a broad range of activities.
• Flexible, growth mindset, adaptable to the needs of the business and evolution of Logistic network.
• Proven financial skills with budget authority and responsibility.
• Experienced with international logistics and import processes.

Additional Information

Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.