Senior Manager, Logistics & Distribution Leader

Whirlpool•Mt Pleasant, WI

About The Position

Manage a team responsible for warehousing and distribution, global logistics, transportation, trade and environmental compliance, and international order fulfillment. Your responsibilities will include Ensure compliance with all plant and warehouse safety procedures and guidelines. Coordinate/execute plant and warehouse safety and job training requirements. Design and implement global distribution strategies to support our international markets. Provide clear leadership, strategic direction and oversight to the Trade and Environment compliance team. Ensure C-TPAT Certification standards are maintained. Develop and implement a logistics and transportation strategy which meets the current and five year objectives while also meeting customer needs: focusing on speed, cost, reliability, and visibility. Develop and manage key performance indicators to ensure these goals are met. Develop relationships with key providers, negotiate rates and contracts as needed, and help develop service metrics with all carriers and outsource partners. Ensure compliance with all D.O.T. Develop strong partnerships with plant management, material and finished goods planning, transportation, quality and inventory control.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
A minimum of 10 years Supply Chain (preferably focused in Logistics and Distribution) experience is required.
7+ years of Supervisory experience required
Strong analytical skill required.
Understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes is a must.
Strong leadership skills needed.
Ability to interact and communicate with people across various functions and lead without direct control.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills required.
In addition, the individual must have a good record of working in multi-functional teams and have demonstrated skills in leadership, initiative, creativity, analysis, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
A good technical background in Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning and Warehouse Management systems to be successful in this role
Six Sigma and/or Lean, Oracle, Microsoft Office/Google experience

Nice To Haves

C.P.M. or APICS Certification and management experience is a plus.
MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a team responsible for warehousing and distribution, global logistics, transportation, trade and environmental compliance, and international order fulfillment.
Ensure compliance with all plant and warehouse safety procedures and guidelines.
Coordinate/execute plant and warehouse safety and job training requirements.
Design and implement global distribution strategies to support our international markets.
Provide clear leadership, strategic direction and oversight to the Trade and Environment compliance team.
Ensure C-TPAT Certification standards are maintained.
Develop and implement a logistics and transportation strategy which meets the current and five year objectives while also meeting customer needs: focusing on speed, cost, reliability, and visibility.
Develop and manage key performance indicators to ensure these goals are met.
Develop relationships with key providers, negotiate rates and contracts as needed, and help develop service metrics with all carriers and outsource partners.
Ensure compliance with all D.O.T.
Develop strong partnerships with plant management, material and finished goods planning, transportation, quality and inventory control.