Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits

Director of Logistics

Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits • $90K — $120K *
Baton Rouge, LA 70816In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 5 years of experience or related education
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Valid state motor vehicle operator's license
  • Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations

Responsibilities

  • Ensure understanding of safety and operational policies amongst employees
  • Manage and develop transportation supervisory team
  • Oversee budgeting for the Transportation Department
  • Collaborate on delivery strategies with state leadership
  • Verify DOT certifications for all logistics associates
  • Handle accident reporting according to company policy
  • Coach and direct logistics managers on performance
  • Resolve discrepancies among logistics associates

Benefits

  • Monthly safety training/meetings according to SGWS policy
  • Potential for growth in a supervisory role
  • Opportunity to positively impact delivery strategies
  • Engagement with leadership team to shape logistics operations
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsible for leading and directing all logistics functions in the transportation department moderate volume, scope, and complexity. This role also in charge of the complete delivery fleet's maintenance program and must ensure all logistics associates meet DOT and CMV criteria

Primary Responsibilities

  • Ensure all transportation management and employees understand and operate within the organizational, operational, safety, and service policies and procedures
  • Manage and develop a supervisory team who is responsible for directing all transportation activities and managing logistics associates
  • Budgeting responsibilities for the Transportation Department
  • Collaborating with the State Leaderhsip- Commerical and Operations on go to market delivery strategies
  • Ensure all logistics associates have all required Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications
  • Ensure all accidents are handled and reported, according to company policy
  • Coach, train, direct, and counsel logistics managers and supervisors on overall performance
  • Resolve logistics associate discrepancy issues


Additional Primary Responsibilities

  • Proficient with all Technology platforms in Transportation
  • Ensure compliance with Company and Commercial Vehicles registration and plates
  • Ensure monthly safety training/meetings per SGWS Safety Policy
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 5 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills
  • Valid state motor vehicle operator's license and ability to obtain and maintain auto-liability insurance in accordance with State laws
  • Strong knowledge of DOT rules and regulations


Physical Demands

  • Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
  • Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
  • Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods
  • Must be able to frequently lift/lower, push, carry, or pull 50lbs


About Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is a beverage distribution company that provides a wide range of products and services to customers across the United States. The company offers a variety of wines, spirits, and beers, as well as related products and services, such as marketing and merchandising support, education and training, and logistics and transportation. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits was formed in 2016 through the merger of Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer's, Inc. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Learn more about Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Transportation
* Ladders Estimates

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