Logistics Leader

Position Summary: The Logistics Leader - Truck Mode is responsible for the logistics processes, carrier identification and relationship management, including partnering across supply chain, sales, finance, manufacturing, procurement, and customer service to drive processes and systems that satisfy customers and optimize cost. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop strategy, implement, and execute bids and auctions with trucking logistics service providers including the support of contract negotiation strategy and execution Drive Freight and Distribution productivity across all business segments; lead and engage on project teams for key productivity initiatives Develop project plans for each of these key initiatives and use the project plans as a communication tool to track progress, schedule, issues, and hold team members accountable to deliverables Work closely with Finance, site logistics leaders, vendors, commercial leaders, supply chain planning, production, and use Six sigma methodology to identify productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement opportunities Develop performance metrics and dashboards and provide cost to serve data on monthly basis to commercial teams as needed/requested Accountable for trucking logistics vendor management and performance Manage the overall relationship with carriers and providers and acquire additional carriers/providers as required by business operational needs Investigate logistics issues and drive root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions Develop a clear understanding of all global dangerous goods regulations as they apply to trucking Support commercial teams on logistics components of strategic projects, transactional pricing, and new product introduction Ensure overall effectiveness of logistics operations for the business Proactively and efficiently escalate critical business issues to teams and leadership and facilitate the problem identification, alternatives, and decision-making process with the stakeholders Be a role model and mentor for peers and stakeholders in both behaviors and results Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in supply chain/logistics management, engineering, MIS, or related field Advanced degree preferred APICS, CLTD certification a plus Six Sigma Greenbelt certification a plus 7+ years of experience with demonstrated success in a number of logistics, supply chain, and/or manufacturing roles Additional Qualifications: Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with PowerBI and AI tools Excellent leadership and verbal and written communication skills SAP S4 HAHA experience a plus Strong financial and business acumen Experience managing people and ability to influence up, down, and across an organization Demonstrated analytical skills Demonstrated project management skills and ability to build high performing teams that achieve results Some travel is required The base compensation range for this role is $118,800 to $178,200.