Project Director of Logistics Operations
The Project Director of Logistics Operations will play a crucial role in leading strategic projects across the manufacturing site. The successful candidate will drive initiatives that enhance efficiency and support new product introductions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead logistics strategic projects and deliver on agreed milestones that lead to improvements in overall performance
* Drive initiatives to optimize logistics processes and enhance efficiency
* Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and coordination of material introduction to ensure correct material availability to meet program requirements
* Provide forecasts to Category Managers for NPI to ensure timelines are achieved
* Transition products from NPI phase to commercial planning
* Establish robust logistics procedures to support NPI and commercial process
* Provide technical support and drive system optimization, analyze data and identify areas for improvement, track progress and report on performance
* Support Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve overall performance
* Upskill logistics team on reporting and analyzing of data
* Work with sites in network to establish best practices and alignment
* Data visualization and reporting on automated scheduling index
* Provide audit support as required
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business
* 10+ years of experience in a high-volume, complex manufacturing environment
* Experience managing projects and demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and motivate cross-functional teams
* Strong presentation, communication, and Microsoft skills
* Familiarity with relevant brands and products is a plus
* Demonstrates adaptability, effective communication, and relationship-building skills