Dir - Site Logistic Ops - Savannah, GA - Onsite

Kenco•Savannah, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time. About the Position Directs operational activities for customer warehouse site via partnership with site general manager. Acts as a liaison between the organization and client, manages complex customer relationships, and is responsible for analyzing and identifying value-added services that match customer needs with solution selling. The position drives long range plans to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations, while maximizing profits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; M.B.A. preferred; preference given to candidates with 10+ years’ supply chain management expertise
Understanding of supply chain strategies.
Strong customer relationship skills; ability to balance and manage customers’ expectations while aligning with corporate goals.
Strong problem-solving ability, planning/organization skills, and decision-making ability.
Ability to communicate and articulate professionally, in both speech and writing.
Interpersonal influence skills
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
Understanding of and ability to control HR costs and growth.
Experience working in direct to line Inbound Manufacturing logistics
Proactive approach to employee relations issues.
Detailed knowledge and grasp of financial practices and accounting.
Ability to set policy and procedures.
Ability to lead others effectively utilizing a team approach.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently.

Nice To Haves

Prefer Lean Six Sigma and/or Supply Chain certification or training
Prefer previous experience within an FMCG environment with specific knowledge of AIB/SQF/FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

Identify new business opportunities and grow business revenues and margins with existing customer.
Build a strong relationship with customer key contacts through listening and understanding our customer’s environment.
Develop customer profile with business issues, opportunities, information flow, competitor environment, review process, contract, etc.
Present complete proposals and value solutions for our customer.
Leads implementation of company programs.
Reviews tactical aspects of business profile, indexes, KPI results and other data to up-sell additional solutions.
Uses Lean Six Sigma tools to make decisions and improve operational efficiency.
Coach and develop personnel in Kenco operations, emphasizing training and projects.
Require corrective action plans and accountability from the site.
Establishes measurements that positively impact safety, quality and financial performance.

Benefits

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and Supplemental Life
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k)
Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days