Vice President - Logistic Operations

The VP of Logistic Operations directs all operational and strategic activities for assigned sites via strong partnerships with site leaders, internal business partners and key customer contacts. Acts as a liaison between the organization and client, manages all complex customer relationships, and is responsible for analyzing and identifying value-added services that match customer needs with solution selling. The position drives long range plans for customer sites to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations, while maximizing internal profits. 

• Identify new business opportunities and grow business revenues through expanded scope and margins through operational efficiencies with existing customer(s). 
• Build a strong relationship with customer’s key contacts through listening and thorough understanding of customer’s environment and market differentiation. 
• Develop, maintain and measure customer profile(s) with keen focus on proactive identification of business issues, opportunities, critical information flow, competitor environment, management review process(es), contract compliance, etc. 
• Present complete proposals and value-add customer specific solutions that are scalable and in line with best-in-class concepts. 
• Leads implementation of company programs, as well as all assigned site change management efforts. 
• Reviews tactical aspects of business profile, indexes, KPI results and other data to up-sell additional solutions and drive operational improvements. 
• Uses Lean Six Sigma tools to make decisions, improve operational efficiency. 
• Coaches and develops personnel in Kenco operations, emphasizing training, leadership, project management and KOS (Kenco Operating System). 
• Requires corrective action plans and accountability from the sites and all members of the leadership team. 
• Establishes measurements that positively impact safety, quality and financial performance. 
• Other applicable duties as assigned 

• Bachelor’s degree required; M.B.A. preferred 
• 10+ years’ supply chain management expertise required; prefer previous experience with ISO,FDA,DEA, FTZ or EPA regulations for some but not all sites. 
• Prefer Lean Six Sigma and/or Supply Chain certification or training 
• Understanding of supply chain strategies, inclusive on dedicated transportation. 
• Strong customer relationship skills; ability to balance and manage customers’ expectations while aligning with corporate goals. 
• Strong problem-solving ability, planning/organization skills, and decision-making ability. 
• Ability to communicate and articulate professionally, in both speech and writing. 
• Interpersonal influence skills 
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities. 
• Understanding of and ability to control costs and growth. 
• Proactive approach to employee relations issues. 
• Detailed knowledge and grasp of financial practices and accounting. 
• Ability to set policy and procedures. 
• Ability to lead others effectively utilizing a team approach. 

• Collaborative Leadership - Knows how to get things done through formal channels and the informal network while instilling a sense of purpose in others; sees connection to larger purposes.   
• Communicate for Impact - Devoting the time and resources necessary to communicate the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and progress of the team for which you are responsible. 
• Customer Relationship Building - Having an intimate knowledge of the customer's changing needs and the ability to produce rapid results in all areas. 
• Financial Acumen - Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound, responsible, and are strategically aligned.  
• Leading Change - Ability to develop and implement an organizational strategy and to incorporate it into the organization’s long-term goals. Foster a work environment that encourages creative thinking and the ability to maintain focus, intensity and persistence, even under adversity. 
• Leading People - Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize employee performance and foster employee engagement in meeting the organization's strategy.  
• Strategic Agility - Gains perspective and balances the pressure between daily tasks and strategic actions that impact the long-term viability of the organization 

• This position is expected to travel approximately ​25% or less​. 
• A passport is not required, but recommended.​ 

• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits offered:

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and Supplemental Life

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off approximately 2  weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.