Director Logistics
Director Logistics
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Join Vertiv as Logistics Director Drive Operational Excellence Across the Americas
Lead the future of logistics excellence as the Logistics Director at our Westerville OH headquarters where youll spearhead transformative supply chain solutions across the Americas region. In this strategic leadership role youll:
Architect and implement innovative logistics strategies that drive business growth and operational efficiency Champion continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize warehouse operations and transportation networks Provide visionary leadership in developing bestinclass logistics practices for both inbound and outbound operations Lead the design and of standardized processes that enhance supply chain performance Leverage deep logistics expertise to drive operational excellence and cost optimization initiatives Guide a highperforming team while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by revolutionizing logistics operations for a global leader in critical digital infrastructure. Your strategic vision and operational expertise will help shape the future of Vertivs logistics capabilities across the Americas region.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sets performance goals for the operations and communicates with each team member how their responsibilities are integrated into the success of the team
- Analyze and improve performance metrics vs the performance goals
- Conduct regular control point meetings to review performance and project progress with each Vertiv inbound and outbound operation
- Provide leadership to experienced professionals junior managers and/or supervisors
- Overall responsibility for the logistics transportation warehousing and distribution strategy operating model talent and of work activities for North America
- Regularly engages with and supports operations and supply chain functions
- Establish policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals and ensure compliance with country specific laws and regulations
- Collaborates with Logistics Procurement to establish sourcing strategy for small parcel less than truckload truckload intermodal ocean air and 3PL distribution/warehousing spend
- Implement advanced analytics robotic process automation transportation management system enhancements and control tower technologies and practices related to the logistics function and key markets
- Establish and manage organizational budget
- Ensure colleague engagement by communicating goals and objectives and rewarding and recognizing performance of colleagues
- Lead key crossenterprise strategic initiatives
- Require detailed oriented mindset to collect validate interpret and analyze complex data to identify issues and trends to support factbased transportation decision making
- Perform and assist with other duties as assigned
- Manages a portfolio of improvement projects including efforts to advocate on behalf of logistics operations with partner functions
- Drive freight and handling cost recovery with freight and handling
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Logistics Director reports to the Vice President of Logistics and Customer Service. Direct reports include Manager of Inbound Transportation Manager of Outbound Transportation Manager of Warehousing. Indirect Reports include Manager of Logistics Procurement and Manager of International Trade Compliance.
MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:(Education and Work Experience)
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Logistics or related field
- Minimum 10 years of management in logistics
- Working knowledge of MS Excel PowerPoint and Word
Travel: 50 travel
The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- HighPerformance Culture
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
- Own It
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a CustomerFirst Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design manufacture and service the missioncritical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With more than 30000 people worldwide and more than $7 billion in revenue a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring terms of employment mobility training compensation and occupational health without discrimination as to age race color religion creed sex pregnancy status (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) marital status sexual orientation gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes) genetic information citizenship status national origin protected veteran status political affiliation or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position you can request help by sending an email to. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role please visit the companys career page located on Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F1 H1 H2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
