Assistant Director Logistics Operations

PACCAR • Bellevue, WA

4d • $109,000 - $191,500

About The Position

This position is responsible for North American logistics operations, including direct management of Corporate Logistics Planners and the PACCAR Transportation System. The role 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 position monitors carrier performance and works with Division and Plant Materials, Plant Traffic Teams, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and ITD to achieve logistics objectives.

The Assistant Director identifies and analyzes supply-chain opportunities and executes strategies to maximize value to PACCAR. The role is also accountable for developing and implementing corrective actions to address service issues involving cost, quality, or on-time delivery. It manages logistics operations and systems, drives network strategies across plants and divisions, and oversees team training, management, mentoring, and career progression.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Research, or a related field.
• Five to ten 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.
• Ability 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 team training, associate management, mentoring, and progression development.
• Manage ongoing operations and improvements to logistics systems.
• Identify supply-chain opportunities and implement strategies to maximize value to PACCAR.
• Develop and implement corrective actions for service issues involving cost, quality, or on-time delivery.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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