Head of Distribution & Logistics (Food Industry)
Head of Distribution & Logistics
- Greater Miami Area
- $200,000 to $300,000 + bonus + benefits + relocation (if needed)
A highly successful multi-billion dollar business is now undergoing an exciting transformation period within their Distribution & Supply Chain and the company is now looking to hire a new Head of Distribution & Logistics to inject both strategic & operational expertise across their distribution network of 50+ DCs across the US that service over 20,000 stores. A significant part of this role will be advising the Exec Team & Board on how to improve efficiencies, relationships with 3rd parties, retain staff and take the Distribution model & strategy from Good - to Great (World Class!)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of 7 senior direct reports and a wider team
- Source, qualify and negotiate agreements with 3rd party distributors to come on board the network
- Oversee all aspect of distribution relationships, distribution performance and relationships with customers (stores) and suppliers, both domestically and internationally
- Pioneer a new, dynamic & sustainable Distribution/Supply Chain strategy
- Collaborate with Exec Team and Snr Leadership to create a succession roadmap for the group
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Bachelor's degree (ideally in an analytical subject)
- Extensive experience in Food industry
- 15+ years Distribution experience within a large network of sites/DCs
- Proven understanding of 3rd party relationships with Distributors
- Strong knowledge of Lean principles & Project Management
- Experience of successfully negotiating contracts
- Good knowledge of Distribution technologies
- Proven cost saving accomplishments on resume