Director of operations

Company: US Logistics Solutions
Location: Humble
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

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Regional Director

Regional Logistics Director will be responsible for overseeing the full operational scope of multiple warehouses and include full P&L responsibility, complete oversight of operations, safety, inventory control, and training. Will support business development opportunities within the assigned region working with management, sales representatives, engineering department, as well as other leaders and departments to develop the company's short- and long-term goals.

Responsibilities:

• Create a culture that promotes shared values and supports positive employee relations
• Develop a strong understanding of key business metrics related to performance, quality, and profitability.
• Leverage this understanding to drive cost effectiveness, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement methodologies throughout the organization.
• Continually assess operational performance, addressing performance gaps, and taking corrective action to ensure delivery of goals and objectives
• Work directly with customers to understand their business needs, effectively plan and forecast future business activity, and act as a point of escalation, where necessary
• Assume full ownership of budgeting (inclusive of capital expenditures), forecasting and labor planning for region
• Own the goal setting lifecycle, from planning and implementation through execution and closure for region
• Act as a primary stakeholder in regional development efforts including skill and leadership development and performance management
• Partner with the sales team to pursue new business opportunities, expand on existing opportunities, and create compelling solutions for client needs
• Directs and oversees logistics systems, to include oversight of business development, pricing, operations, and account management.
• Ensure that customer needs and business KPI requirements within region are understood and included in logistics teams targets and daily work
• Establishes strong working relationships and effective internal and external networks
• Implements and supports change initiatives in the workplace
• Proactively communicates key information relevant to other people
• Anticipates future sources of conflict and takes actions to address underlying causes through diplomacy
• Trouble shoot customer issues by creating a detailed plan and ensuring the plan is executed and matter is resolved to customers satisfaction
• Drives compliance
  Requirements:
  
  
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or relevant
  • People management
  • Detailed orientated
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a sense of urgency
  • Stakeholder management
  • Advanced negotiations & contract management
  • Change management
  • Project management
  • Cost and account management
    • Results-oriented mindset with a drive to achieve success
      • Solid business acumen and supplier market understanding
      • Must be an excellent, well-rounded communicator adept at making presentations, facilitating meetings and holding one-on-one conversations, especially with customers
      • Travel requirement between 50-60% (can fluctuate up or down based on business necessity)Equal Employment Opportunity:
        
        The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
        
        Apply below or call (855) 486-3638 today!

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