Senior Director Supply Chain Logistics Borden Dairy Company Omaha

Job description
The Senior Director of Supply Chain Logistics will provide organizational level support and leadership as it relates to strategies aimed at growing and strengthening the company’s fulfillment and distribution capabilities, and operational gross margins. The scope of this position further extends down into the underlying tactical elements involving supply/demand planning, inventory availability/integrity, and logistics (distribution and transportation) management. This role also focuses on developing 3PL relationships with the goal of delivering greater value back to the business.



The Senior Director of Supply Chain Logistics partners with contract manufacturers, internal manufacturing locations, distribution, and Third Party Logistics in E2E supply chain. This person will be part of a cross functional team (R&D, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Sales) supporting new product initiatives, commercialization, sku rationalization, cost savings projects and more.


Role Responsibilities:

Manage the distribution center operations to exceed company goals (Financial and Service) through standard operating procedures, inventory accuracy, safety, quality, and good manufacturing practices.
Actively involved in the management of transportation lanes, carrier management, inbound and outbound shipments, and priorities at the lowest total cost of operations through on negotiated contracts/agreements and pricing
Facilitate full implementation of S&OP process to achieve focus, alignment and communication among all functions in the organization.
Responsible for P&L, budget, lead and guide subordinates in the effective and efficient operations of distribution, initiate and recommend purchases of new equipment and forecast labor requirements on an on-going basis along with recommending equipment or layout changes as appropriate.
Responsible for finished goods, production scheduling and material planning for all products, maximizing cost controls and cost reduction initiatives, maintaining optimum inventory levels, satisfying customer service requests, and managing vendor relationships throughout the network.
Develop and maintain best practices for distribution, production planning, inventory management.
Provide analytic data related to manufacturing efficiency, including material usage, inventory control, capacity planning, warehouse utilization, case fill rate and other KPIs on weekly /monthly basis
Responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating Logistics Management policies, procedures and business rules related but not limited to:
Selection and performance management of logistics service providers
Negotiating contracts/agreements and pricing
Implement and drive process consistency and cross-business collaboration that result in cost saving initiatives
Proactively communicate the status of all projects and any issues that affect new/changing product’s trial runs, go-live dates, shipments to customers, margins, raw material supplies, etc.
Manage the imported goods programs from Mexico to the USA. Establish relationships and distribution networks to meet customer requirements.
Maintain SAP system integrity by ensuring timely and accurate SAP system transactions and auditing the system

Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelors degree required
5-10 years of experience that included Warehousing, Transportation, Third Party Relationship, RFQ, planning, sourcing, negotiation, process improvement and contract manufacturing management in the FMCG industry
Excellent knowledge of E2E Supply Chain
Strong SAP experience preferred
DOT Knowledge
Previous P&L responsibility for Distribution and Transportation
Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task in a very fast and dynamic work environment
Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical and communication/interpersonal skills
Self starter capable of working through defined projects with a “take charge” attitude
Strong Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred
Strong leadership with a demonstrated desire and capability to lead and develop a team
Strong ability to hold suppliers accountable to meeting expectations
Service oriented mindset and ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
Strong financial and budget management background
Approximately 35% travel

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