Manage team of Senior Logistics Coordinators and Logistics Coordinators to ensure outsourced transportation is efficiently routed and consolidated when possible. Ensure the correct vendor selection so that the appropriate levels of service and cost are applied to each shipment: from QCC locations, local offices, project sites (returns), to/from ports or airports, etc.
Author SOPs and policy statements/updates pertaining to Logistics and Transportation
Be accountable for budget and timelines for implementation for Logistics and Transportation programs and assets.
Lead the company's Fleet Asset programs including management of Corporate Admin Fleet personnel
Own the relationships with the company's Logistics and Transportation vendors
Diversify the company's carrier portfolio including national TL and LTL carriers, brokers, white glove final mile agents, freight forwarders, third party logistics (3PL's), drayage providers, air freight carriers and independent contractors:
Analyze and interpretate shipping data from multiple carriers
Perform national bid process or lane negotiations with brokers and asset-based carriers for long haul shipments.
Onboard Agents to implement outsourced final mile optimization from local offices as appropriate
Qualify, onboard and manage third party warehousing/storage vendors to properly house and insure freight for offices and customers with pre negotiated rate and service structures.
Engage multiple forwarders to encourage competitive pricing for import/export shipments and advise offices both domestically and abroad on vendor selection, transportation mode, and customs related matters.
Implement standardized operating agreements and service level agreements (SLA's) including ISO based Risk Assessment. Re Qualify existing vendors and deactivate from the network if needed while continuously adding new capacity with qualified vendors.
Track and maintain acceptable levels DIFOT of (Delivered In Full On Time) and internal customer service metrics
Support the VP, Global Supply Chain with any process changes relating to Supply Chain
Develop scorecards and conduct quarterly reviews with logistics vendors on agreed upon SLA's
Advise Warehouse Management in all levels of the organization on packaging and outbound shipping standards/protocols.
Work with Procurement to optimize inbound shipments from vendors and negotiate price breaks on equipment due to optimized shipments
Provide Sales team with accurate estimates for projects involving complex supply chain challenges
Work with local offices to establish best practices for implementation of countermeasures
Track compliance with countermeasures and follow up to ensure compliance
Recommend and document changes and follow up with appropriate areas to ensure required changes are implemented.
Create and provide reports as needed.
Other duties assigned as needed.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to pivot efficiently between strategic initiatives and tactical execution as business needs require
Ability to both work independently and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to finalize and implement logistics and transportation related goals
Demonstrated ability to lead teams across multiple functional areas in a matrixed environment.
Must have clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally
Excellent organizational skills
Intermediate PC skills and working knowledge of Office Suite (Excel, Word)
Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills
Ability to travel as needed to local offices, vendor facilities and customer sites.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience in Logistics/Supply Chain including both asset based and outsourced transportation
Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing a team with multiple layers of management.
Demonstrated working experience using data and analytics to formulate countermeasures
Experience implementing countermeasures across multiple locations
Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The work environment is generally moderate in noise (inter-office conversations and computers/printers).
Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position regularly requires employees to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment
Direct Reports
This position will manage the US Logistics and Fleet teams plus other countries' logistics leaders either directly or indirectly.
Work Hours
AVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as deems necessary
AVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Disabled/Veteran ProtectedVEVRAA Federal Contractor
Pay Type
Min Base
Max Base
Salary
$110k
$120k
This pay range represents the base salary for this position. Actual compensation within the range will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, and location.
