Head - Logistics (12-22 yrs)

- The Head of Logistics leads the activities for Inbound, Outbound, and Shipping Departments to meet/exceed customer service level requirements. He is responsible for accurate and timely processing of merchandise throughout the facility and documentation of product flow for all serviced divisions.

- This role ensures continuous improvement through pro-active leadership and development of direct reports and is responsible for running a cost effective operation staying within budgetary guidelines.

Organization Relationships:

- Daily / weekly interaction with field.

- Daily interaction with facilities management staff, Divisional Transportation, line haul carriers, pool distributors, and general and regional managers.

- Directs workload with other managers.

- Works closely with management staff to establish priorities for the available work force and ensures proper execution.

- Communicates effectively with corporate divisions of Merchandise Planning and Finance.

- Maintains open communication with all levels of employees in the distribution center.

- Plays an active role in resolving DC associate related issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Working Relationships / Communication:

- Regularly interacts with the field to understand and meet/exceed service requirements.

- Leads operations team for the distribution center.

- Communicates effectively with corporate divisions of Merchandise Planning and Finance.

- Directs management team to establish priorities for the available work force and ensure proper execution.

- Maintains open communication with all levels of management in the distribution center.

- Manages successful facility of the brand: within budget and on time.

- Implements Strategic Initiatives that focus on meeting growing business needs.

- Focuses on continuous service and cost improvement.

Personnel:

- Provides strategic direction to managers and supervisors for anticipating staffing requirements.

- Ensures that all employees are adequately trained and qualified before being placed on production.

- Ensures overall operation at maximum standards for production, quality, and attendance.

- Verifies that DC policies, including safety and housekeeping, are enforced consistently.

Budgets:

- Prepares annual budget.

- Responsible for continual tracking of budget related information.

- Reviews monthly Responsibility Center Number(s)Inventory

- Directs the procedures for calculating the financial roll-forward inventory on a monthly basis.

- Responsible for overall physical inventories in the distribution center.