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Vice President of Global Logistics
Key Duties
  • Responsible for the developing, documenting, and executing a global comprehensive logistics and distribution strategic plan which will drive optimal customer service and profitability.
  • Manage and optimize a global supply chain logistics network with multiple distribution centers.
  • Ensure all regulatory and compliance measures are met within global guidelines.
  • Identify and implement best in class WMS technology, infrastructure suitable to the scope and size of the business along with disciplines that underlie a supply chain operation.
  • Develop global implementation of distribution best practices such as systems integration and optimization, inventory control, demand planning, and SKU optimization.
  • Drive operational excellence and best practices across the network reducing cost by 5% per year.
Required Qualifications:
  • University degree in Business
  • 15+ years of supply chain management experience in progressively senior positions, operations experience an asset
  • Demonstrated ability of managing cost performance, supply/demand forecasting & distribution execution across a variety of product lines from multiple sources
  • Capacity to build relationships internally & externally
  • Strong analytical, financial & P&L skill required to succeed
  • Ability to transform current business model to a supply chain machine … building end to end supply chains
  • In depth knowledge of key supply chain/logistics processes & current best practices.
  • Solid judgment to know what is appropriate for the company size/scope.
  • Ability to quickly establish credibility across organization/engage others to ensure the most effective efficient logistics solutions for the varied business units.
  • Flexibility to seek & incorporate input from others into the plan/solid track record for effectively managing/developing a team
  • Demonstrated experience in creating/upgrading the distribution function in an organization of similar size and scope.
  • Experience in supply chain technology/processes such as SAP, Manugistics, JIT, ERP
  • Ability to travel internationally
Position Skill/Competency:
  • Decisive visionary with the objective of balancing tactical and strategic issues
  • Demonstrated ability to create and maintain strong business relationships
  • Proven ability to adapt and manage effectively in faced paced changing environment
  • Experience in planning, assessing and implementing change
  • Solid business acumen accompanied by interpersonal savvy
  • Team oriented leadership skills
  • Superior communication, presentation and analytical skills
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