Director of Logistics
Company: Springs Window Fashions
Location: Middleton
Posted on: November 17, 2023
Job Description:
Description
Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a Director of Logistics based
in our Middleton, WI Corporate Headquarters. This role will have a
heavy emphasis on Transportation as well as identifying
opportunities related to 3PL, cost & service levels, enhancing
metrics & KPI's and driving continuous improvement within the
function while partnering with senior leadership globally across
all areas of the business.
Company Overview
Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment
industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over
9,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber,
SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in
thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial
buildings.
Our company has invested heavily building capabilities the last
three years to become a leader in product innovation. As North
America's premier window covering company, we're committed to
creating a "Best Experience" for our consumers, channel partners
and associates. We are bringing new innovations to the market at an
accelerating pace and have a lot to offer consumers who want to
improve their home d--cor.
Job Summary
The Director of Logistics oversees the global logistics function
for the company including managing 3PL relationships, partnering
with leadership across the organization and identifying
opportunities for improvements in cost and service level. The
Director will develop new and enhance current metrics and KPI's,
reporting key findings to senior leadership and driving positive
change through analytics. This person will elevate total cost
management and service by optimizing programs, support, and service
offerings. This role will own the strategy and execution of the
total cost management roadmap on a global level.
Job Responsibilities
- Create a strategic roadmap for continuous improvement, quality
processes, reporting and metrics that support the total cost
management program; enable streamlining to achieve operational
excellence, benchmarking, and development and tracking of cost
management key performance metrics and lessons learned
- Develops and manages key performance indicators to form the
basis for third party provider performance assessments, corrective
actions, and assessment of fulfilled contractual obligations
- Develops, negotiates, and manages all third-party contracts and
rate agreements for freight, brokerage compliance, as well as audit
pay
- Ensures logistics needs of business units are fully met
- Understands business growth strategies and drives continuous
improvement projects to minimize transportation expenses
- Conducts regular business review meetings with senior
management team members to report on state of the relationship, key
performance indicators and critical event plans
- Leads audits to ensure freight payment processes are being
followed, Third Party Logistics (3PL) transaction fees are
accurate, and corrective actions are timely and effective
- Develops and executes plans to optimize logistics,
distribution, and warehouse footprint
- Partners with Trade Compliance function to ensure compliance
with all import, export, and trade regulations
- Directs the work of groups of employees (leads through
managers)
- Works closely with finance and business unit leadership to
forecast and manage monthly and annual cost budgets
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a supply
chain/operations discipline
- MBA/Professional Logistics Certification Preferred
- 10+ years of experience in logistics
- Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results
in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to
use data and to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive
actions
- Demonstrated ability to create and develop high performance
team
- Demonstrated lean leadership driving continuous
improvement
- Strong verbal and written communication skills - experience
working in cross functional teams and engaging with senior
leadership
- Ability to travel at least 25% of the time
Behavioral Competencies
- Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to
meet commitments
- Drive Engagement - Creating a climate where people are
motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its
objectives
- Instill Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others
through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
- Drive Results - Consistently achieving results, even under
tough circumstances
- Consumer/Customer Focus - Building strong customer
relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions
- Critical Thinking - Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and
sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve
problems
- Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when
facing difficult situations
- Optimize Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and
efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous
improvement
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