VP of Logistics

Flowers Foods Inc.•Thomasville, GA

67d

About The Position

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community. Position is accountable for setting logistics strategy, policies, and guidelines, as well as managing all distribution, storage, and transportation logistics involved in supplying Flowers' products internally and to the distributor or end customer. Position has oversight of Flowers' dedicated fleet, including all logistics-related owned or leased assets. Position directs the usage of 3rd party logistics and relationships with providers. The role requires a leader who has the vision, energy, and passion for logistics to see opportunities and inspire others to exceed results by motivating, attracting, and retaining top talent, including developing others in the logistics organization into positions with greater responsibility. Position is responsible for implementation and management of 3rd party software and hardware for distribution. Position is responsible for providing strategic insights into demand planning and production planning to ensure products are produced in the right facilities to reduce manufacturing costs, to reduce miles to deliver, and to balance production volume by location, resulting in reduced and efficient cost to deliver to market. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Requirements

Ten or more years of logistics leadership experience in a CPG manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in operations, logistics, or other relevant supply chain management related field required; Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Guides the nation-wide delivery of company products to their designated distributors and end-customers.
Oversee shipping operations, warehouse and distribution center management, and lead the development and implementation of automation strategies to optimize warehousing efficiency.
Sets and manages the company's warehousing procedures and inventory management policies; manages the optimal warehousing and storage of the company's products to minimize waste and supply delays.
Sets dedicated fleet transport standards and creates an efficient and cost effective national fulfillment system balancing company owned and leased assets.
Sets and manages 3rd Party Fleet logistics standards (including contracts) and manages the company's use of third-party carriers to contract / outsource components of distribution and fulfillment.
Liaison with key distributors and customers (e.g., Walmart) to establish solutions that focus on improving distribution service levels, reducing lead times, and reducing overall costs.
Leads cross functional project teams to transform distribution sites and / or implement new systems, methods, or processes.
Creates the most efficient and cost effective national fulfillment system for the company's business units.
Develops, plans, and implements warehouse and distribution projects that optimize service while maximizing cost savings and efficiency.
Develops all inventory management strategies to include assortment, replenishment and allocation.
Supports M&A integration activities from a logistics standpoint.
Oversees the corporation's outsourced services program.
Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
Performs other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and practicing and complying with all Company operating rules, policies and procedures.