Director of Logistics

Springs Window Fashions•Middleton, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a Director of Logistics based in our Middleton, WI Corporate Headquarters. This role will have a heavy emphasis on Transportation as well as identifying opportunities related to 3PL, cost & service levels, enhancing metrics & KPI's and driving continuous improvement within the function while partnering with senior leadership globally across all areas of the business. Company Overview Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over 9,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial buildings. Our company has invested heavily building capabilities the last three years to become a leader in product innovation. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates. We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerating pace and have a lot to offer consumers who want to improve their home décor. Job Summary The Director of Logistics oversees the global logistics function for the company including managing 3PL relationships, partnering with leadership across the organization and identifying opportunities for improvements in cost and service level. The Director will develop new and enhance current metrics and KPI’s, reporting key findings to senior leadership and driving positive change through analytics. This person will elevate total cost management and service by optimizing programs, support, and service offerings. This role will own the strategy and execution of the total cost management roadmap on a global level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a supply chain/operations discipline
10+ years of experience in logistics
Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions
Demonstrated ability to create and develop high performance team
Demonstrated lean leadership driving continuous improvement
Strong verbal and written communication skills – experience working in cross functional teams and engaging with senior leadership
Ability to travel at least 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

MBA/Professional Logistics Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Create a strategic roadmap for continuous improvement, quality processes, reporting and metrics that support the total cost management program; enable streamlining to achieve operational excellence, benchmarking, and development and tracking of cost management key performance metrics and lessons learned
Develops and manages key performance indicators to form the basis for third party provider performance assessments, corrective actions, and assessment of fulfilled contractual obligations
Develops, negotiates, and manages all third-party contracts and rate agreements for freight, brokerage compliance, as well as audit pay
Ensures logistics needs of business units are fully met
Understands business growth strategies and drives continuous improvement projects to minimize transportation expenses
Conducts regular business review meetings with senior management team members to report on state of the relationship, key performance indicators and critical event plans
Leads audits to ensure freight payment processes are being followed, Third Party Logistics (3PL) transaction fees are accurate, and corrective actions are timely and effective
Develops and executes plans to optimize logistics, distribution, and warehouse footprint
Partners with Trade Compliance function to ensure compliance with all import, export, and trade regulations
Directs the work of groups of employees (leads through managers)
Works closely with finance and business unit leadership to forecast and manage monthly and annual cost budgets