Bachelor's degree in business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required; Master's preferred.
10+ years of experience in transportation, distribution, and/or manufacturing operations.
Proven track record in developing and implementing complex solutions.
Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other relevant software.
Analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to travel up to 25% for site visits.
Responsibilities
Develop a safety-first culture in Supply Chain Logistics that promotes engagement and diversity.
Ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of orders, maintaining product integrity.
Create and monitor an annual financial plan aligned with business unit goals.
Collaborate with third-party logistics providers to optimize distribution and transportation.
Work with manufacturing teams to achieve Lowest Landed Cost (LLC) strategies.
Drive waste elimination and efficiency improvements in the supply chain.
Instill a Continuous Improvement mindset through Lean practices.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
401k plan with company match to support retirement savings.
Annual bonus eligibility based on performance.
Remote work flexibility within the West Business Unit.
Full Job Description
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Salary Range: $126,100 - $176,500
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits Package
401k & Company Match
The posted salary range reflects the range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual starting salary will be determined based on internal pay equity to promote consistency and fairness across comparable roles, while also considering the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
***This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in the West BU***
Position Summary:
The position will lead the West Business Unit Supply Chain Logistics function. This includes direct responsibility for the effective and efficient movement of products through the supply chain working cross-functionally with the other leaders to ensure the business unit achieves the expected results. The position is a remote position and can be located within the West Business Unit.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Development of a culture in Supply Chain Logistics that places safety first, drives engagement at every level and embraces diversity and inclusion.
Daily fulfillment of orders by ensuring the accurate and timely movement of product through the supply chain to the end destination, maintaining product freshness and integrity throughout BBU (Bimbo Bakeries USA) and third-party partner operations.
Developing an annual financial plan for the areas of responsibility, aligned with the broader plan of the business unit, monitoring actual results, and taking actions to ensure financial commitments are met.
Partner with third party logistics providers to ensure effective and efficient operations delivering acceptable service levels in distribution and transportation.
Partner with manufacturing & co-pack team to determine optimal sourcing strategy to achieve Lowest Landed Cost (LLC) within Business Unit.
Driving waste elimination through the development of plans for increasing the efficiency of the supply chain, ensuring accountability within the team, monitoring actual results, and making adjustments in the plan, as necessary.
Instill a "Lean" practices culture, founded on a Continuous Improvement mindset to eliminate non-value adding activities.
Participate as a member of the supply chain logistics team in the development and implementation of plans to standardize and optimize processes and technology.
Ensure proper product accountability processes are being followed and monitor results to identify and resolve any issues with shipping accuracy.
Monitor performance metrics relative to cost and service level and make adjustments as necessary to lower cost and meet service expectations.
Monitor the performance of the third-party transportation network seeking out ways to optimize the transportation system.
Work closely with sales management to ensure that sales center shipping is performing effectively including product accountability processed in place, service levels meeting the needs of the business and costs as low as possible.
Ensure the effective execution of company initiatives including new methods of distribution, new products, and seasonal business requirements.
Assure and maintain operations compliance with required certifications and regulatory agencies.
Take on special project as assigned.
Key Behavioral Competencies:
Ability to build strong business relationships and collaborate cross-functionally.
Ability to lead and coach special projects while meeting specific timelines and objectives.
Ability to establish objectives, ownership of work, and accountability for results.
Ability to comprehend and communicate complex information effectively to gain alignment.
Ability to make strategic business decisions impacting short and long term.
Ability to manage and influence P&L results.
Ability to cultivate talent through coaching.
Leadership Competencies
Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and attitude in real time, according to the changing demands of different situations.
Drives Engagement: Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
EnsuresAccountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Education and Work History:
Bachelor's degree in business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
10+ years of related and varied experience in managing transportation, distribution, and/or manufacturing operations.
Experience developing and implementing complex solutions.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.
Experience using tools and software such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
Ability to travel, visit facilities/sales centers/distribution centers within the business unit.
Strong analytic skills with attention to detail.
Must be able to plan & accomplish goals with limited supervision.
Able to travel up to 25%.
This position is a key leadership role which requires the successful candidate to work comfortably across functional lines, engage people at all levels of the organization and articulate ideas that drive the business toward near- and long-term objectives.
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. is the American corporate arm of the Mexican multinational bakery product manufacturing company Grupo Bimbo. It is the largest bakery company in the United States. The company, headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, owns many fresh bread and sweet baked goods brands in the United States, including Entenmann's, Sara Lee, and Thomas'. It is also a top advertising sponsor for many major soccer teams around the globe.
