Role OverviewSummary:The North America Logistics Manager is accountable for Weber-Blackstone's North America logistics network operating performance, creating best supply chain operating footprint solutions and global transportation service provider engagement. The NA Logistics Manager will develop operating strategies to optimize logistics networks and supply chain operating footprint solutions including ocean carrier performance, end-to-end transportation value creation and transportation lane efficiency. The manager will deliver process improvement solutions delivering value through performance improvements and cost efficiencies. This position will manage the team delivering day-to-day execution of domestic and international freight movement - inbound to our factory and distribution centers and outbound to our retailers and consumers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned
• Drive best-in-class on-time ship and on-time delivery results for both inbound and outbound freight
• Provide leadership on supply chain operating footprint strategies, transportation network optimization solutions delivering best value for ocean carrier logistics and inland source and destination transportation services.
• Lead supply chain network optimization process delivering solutions and value for cost, service and customer service capability
• Recommend transportation network support solutions engaging with outside logistics service providers while collaborating internally with Global purchasing.
• Engage global region operating partners to design a best fit supply chain footprint model supporting exceptional customer service capability, best in class operating capability.
• Accountable for spend to budget management, on-time carrier consistency performance and overall transportation service performance levels, targeting 95%+ on-time and on on-time delivery
• Create annual productivity goals with active project decks to deliver on productivity value targets
• Develop mode-specific Procurement Guides reflecting business requirements
• Lead the implementation of new service providers and/or services
• Establish KPI's & corresponding Performance Review process
• Serve as an escalation point for performance issues
• Identify and implement service & cost process improvements
• Communicate potential supply chain disruptions internally & develop alternate flows as needed
• Communicate and collaborate with Global Logistics, Purchasing, Retailer Services, Supply Chain Finance, Legal and with external customers
Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree with 5+ years experience in logistics, planning, distribution or other related supply chain field.
Benefits:Eligible for Weber's comprehensive benefits package for full-time U.S. non-union employees, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Eligible for paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday)
Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000 this role is also eligible for participation in Weber Blackstone's bonus program
* This salary range represents Weber Blackstone's good faith belief of what we reasonably expect to pay the top candidate
