Position Title: Director of Logistics

Function: Transportation & Logistics

Reports to: Business Development Leader

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 company 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

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