Director – Inventory & Logistics

Director – Inventory & Logistics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience
• Minimum of 5-8 years Supply Chain planning related experience
• Minimum 2-3 years managing Logistics teams
• Numerate, analytical and a good problem-solver
• Experience managing logistics providers and ability to demonstrate experience in driving operational performance improvement
• Understanding of budget management for logistics costs
• Inquisitive, resilient, someone who sees things through
• Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptive to new situations and changes in direction
• Able to demonstrate real examples of taking ownership of projects/improvements right through to the end result

Responsibilities

• Influence and oversee the day-to-day operations of 3PL partners including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping
• Manage the regional 3PL’s to ensure SLAs are met and SOPs are followed
• Identify and coordinate service, process and cost improvements at regional DC
• Manage relationships with logistics partners, carriers, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations and resolve any issues that may arise
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in logistics and warehousing operations
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, working closely with transportation partners to ensure on-time deliveries
• Monitor transportation costs and find opportunities to optimize shipping methods and reduce expenses
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts and reconciliations
• Manage internal priority requests across all regional channels and countries and communicate achievable, clear and aligned plan to the 3PL’s
• Utilize data and metrics to drive informed decision-making
• Lead and mentor the logistics & inventory team, providing guidance, training, and support to achieve operational goals
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with global Supply Chain departments to ensure alignment of Americas Logistics activities with overall business objectives
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships to enable joint business planning for new Americas markets, new retailers, and peak B2B & B2C events

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with an ERP system is highly desirable
• Someone IT savvy who is able to bring experience of improved information sharing both internally and externally
• An entrepreneurial flair
• Real commerciality and great relationship building abilities
• A relentless desire to critically analyse performance and deliver improvements