Associate Director, Plant Warehouse Operations and Logistics Job at THE VAIL CORPORATION (Napoleon)

Job Responsibility

Manage the Logistics function of the site, which includes directing and leading the activities of the Planning, Distribution, and Purchasing groups to ensure that plant goals and objectives are met
Give strategic direction in these areas to drive TDC, customer service, produce to demand, and other corporate initiatives
Overall accountability for finished product, capacity planning, distribution center and warehouse inventory, and broker relations
Work closely with sales to link forecasts to purchasing and inventory management
Identify areas for cost reductions and implement strategies for cost reduction and containment by the use of planning and optimization tools to improve efficiencies and customer service levels
Provide leadership and direction to Manager of Planning, Manager of Purchasing, and Manager of Distribution
Manage the execution of strategic logistic initiatives designed to reduce lead-time, lower on-hand inventory requirements, minimize costs and provide agile and responsive distribution
Provide network leadership for SAP process development and design
Collaborate in evaluating and negotiating logistics and transportation service provider contracts and agreements
Drive solutions that leverage the company's volumes, systems and partnerships while providing consistently high levels of service in a cost-effective manner
Develop and maintain KPI's for logistics planning and forecasting
Monitor and compare trends against key driver projections
Design and integrate performance metric and continuous improvement strategies to attain 'best in class' logistics network performance
Prepare timely, accurate management information and reporting as specified and requested by Corporate
Oversee the analysis of data to establish trends or uncover possible areas for logistics improvement
Stay abreast of corporate and global logistics industry strategic initiatives
Articulate the cost and service impacts these initiatives will have on the network infrastructure
Provide leadership in mentoring and developing team members that emphasizes the importance of the Campbell Way of Working – OpEx, teamwork, collaboration and sharing of information, resources and best practices that will maintain a high performing, customer-focused logistics team
Build strong relationships with internal and external business partners and actively support cross functional initiatives to drive improved overall business performance
Ensure a clean, properly organized, safe and healthy environment for all personnel, including all facilities and equipment in a good state of repair
Establish and deliver financial goals, budgets, and operating plans for logistics operations
Developing a plan for production levels required to manage finished product inventory to meet Company goals and/or customer demands
Provide direction to management to react to changing sales levels
When presented with corporate and global logistics be able to articulate the cost and service impacts these initiatives will have on the infrastructure
Provide leadership in mentoring and developing team members that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, collaboration and sharing of information, resources and best practices that will maintain a high performing, customer-focused logistics team

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent
10 years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse logistics and/or plant operations

Nice to have

BA in Supply Chain, Transportation & Logistics or related field
Prior food/beverage or CPG manufacturing experience
Management experience with demonstrated leadership abilities
Demonstrated business planning, financial analysis, negotiation and customer satisfaction skills
Working knowledge and experience in all areas of transportation
Demonstrated knowledge of effective organization and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, change management and presentation skills (written & verbal)
Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve customer complaints and problems and restore or maintain business
Effective organization and analytical skills, including the ability to prioritize projects, and respond to requests for information and clear timely reporting, lead a team and leverage organizational resources
Experience in Lean and/or Six Sigma tools
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Windows products
Experience in international logistics (import/export regulations)
A proven relentless passion for excellence

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Short and long-term disability
AD&D
Life insurance
Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Unlimited sick time
Paid time off
Holiday pay

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