Director of Logistics (Growing Successful Food Organization!)
- Director of Logistics
- Greater Atlanta Area
- $120,000 to $160,000 + Bonus + Competitive Benefits Package
A successful and growing Food organization is now looking to hire a high-caliber Director to run their entire logistics function for the business, as the company scales up, implements new technology, and evaluates its relationships with its business partners. The successful candidate will ideally understand how lean manufacturing principles are effectively utilized and help promote & drive the business to the next level as a key member of the leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of direct reports
- Pioneer concepts designed to lead cost reduction and value improvement activity
- Oversee and develop warehouse management strategies
- Manage and improve relationships and agreements with 3rd Party Logistics providers (3PLs)
- Lead implementation of new logistics strategy focused on meeting customer requirements whilst optimizing asset utilization and total cost
- Minimize logistics overheads and working capital use
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Bachelor's degree (ideally in an analytical subject)
- 10+ years experience managing distribution, logistics, and/or transportation operations
- Extensive experience in the Food industry (e.g. working with perishable products)
- Strong process improvement & cost saving accomplishments
- Must be willing to travel occasionally
