Assistant Director Logistics Operations

PACCAR • Bellevue, WA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for North American Logistics Operations, including direct management of Corporate Logistics Planners and the PACCAR Transportation System. It coordinates and manages shipments from PACCAR suppliers to manufacturing locations and Parts Distribution Centers, and develops and implements strategies to improve the effective and efficient flow of materials. Transportation modes include truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal.

The role monitors carrier performance and works with Division and Plant Materials, Plant Traffic Teams, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and ITD to achieve logistics objectives. It identifies and analyzes supply-chain opportunities, executes strategies to maximize value, and develops and implements corrective actions for service issues involving cost, quality, or on-time delivery. The position also manages the logistics network, its systems, and team development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Research, or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of management experience.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Outstanding analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work flexible hours and travel when required.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration.
• Experience with JIT logistics and transportation programs.
• Experience with SAP Transportation Management System (S4 HANA).
• Experience with transportation management systems.
• Experience in operations, transportation, or materials management.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the PACCAR Transportation and Logistics Network.
• Develop and execute strategies to meet or exceed cost and service requirements related to supplier and carrier performance.
• Drive implementation of logistics network strategies across plants and divisions.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with Plant and Division Materials Personnel, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and ITD.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers, carriers, suppliers, team members, and management.
• Use data effectively to analyze issues and solve problems.
• Develop and promote a team environment.
• Manage all aspects of team management, including associate training, management, mentoring, and progression development.
• Manage ongoing operations and improvements to logistics systems.
• Coordinate and manage shipments from PACCAR suppliers to manufacturing locations and Parts Distribution Centers.
• Monitor carrier performance and implement corrective actions for identified service issues involving cost, quality, or on-time delivery.
• Recognize and analyze supply-chain opportunities and execute strategies to maximize value to PACCAR.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• Comprehensive paid time off, including a minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time; additional vacation days are provided based on seniority or years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• EAP services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager