3PL Director

Symbia Logistics•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Symbia Logistics is a fast-growing 3rd Party Logistics company that is seeking a dynamic and driven Operations Director that thrives on flawless execution for customers and partners. As we continue our expansion, the opportunities to grow and develop will keep expanding as well. Advantages of being our THRIVING 3PL Director Base salary with a highly competitive bonus. Continuous professional development and training. Fast growing company. Competitive Benefits Package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in Business, Supply Chain, or other similar area (or MBA).
Organizational agility and strong communication and leadership skills including the ability to shepherd projects through the organization, across the supply chain.
Must have experience in floral, food, perishables, or grocery or related consumer goods.
Proven track record of operating multiple, large distribution/fulfillment centers and manufacturing plants (10+ years' experience preferred).
Solid analytical and quantitative skills and the ability to use data to influence critical business decisions and priorities.
Willing to travel 50% of the time throughout the US.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple internal and external fulfillment and manufacturing sites.
Meet financial targets (key measurements and benchmarks include ROC, distribution & inventory costs).
Provides leadership, supports, motivates, directs and retains high caliber staff.
Promotes "total customer satisfaction" (delivery, quality, etc.) within all Operations teams.
Identifies and solves critical operational problems.
Develop Operations strategies, Operating financial plans, and budgets, departmental goals & objectives.
Determines departmental staffing requirements as part of Operational planning/budgeting.
Direct the company's product line operations to achieve optimum performance, quality, and cost.
Initiate advanced logistics programs and solutions in anticipation of the business environment.
Lead the development and validation of new processes for distribution and logistics to meet business goals.
Define information systems requirements to support process improvements initiates.
Integrate the technology, quality, purchasing, and logistics functions to support product and process excellence.
Provide leadership in the development of an effective organization and its members.
Ensures financial targets are met.
Establish approved objectives, plans, and budgets for each of the operations.
Create a talent and labor management process with HR to ensure that the right resources are in place.
Develop standard operating procedures and best practices regarding material management and performance monitoring to optimize quality and delivery time.