Director Supply Chain Logistics

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:Salary Range: $126,100 - $176,500Comprehensive Benefits PackageAnnual Bonus Eligibility401k & 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. #LI-VB1Position Summary: The Director of Region Supply Chain Logistics will be responsible for the overall leadership of Shipping, Transportation, and Distribution operations and methodology within the Alburtis Next Generation DC and the service area that Alburtis is sourced to cover. The Director will be ensuring cost, safety, service and regulatory standards are met. The incumbent will work collectively to identify, develop and assist in implementation of cost savings opportunities/initiatives while maintaining high service, safety and response level to support the US business goals for all brands.
Key Job Responsibilities:

• Leads all shipping and transportation operations for the Alburtis Next Generation DC for a salaried team of 12+ leaders and 150+ warehouse associates that cover operations each day all year long. 
• Ability to lead a highly complex DC operation that has over 900 customers, 120+ daily OTR outbound deliveries that equate to approximately 5 million units/week. Many of these customers are direct store deliveries in addition to key internal sales center customers. 
• Partners with a dedicated 3PL transport vendor to execute and optimize transportation services for the Alburtis service area including all outbound/inbound modes of transportation maximizing efficiencies
• Develops and manages the operational budget for all areas of responsibility and partners with finance resources to accurately forecast and own achieving budget targets/expectations.
• Develops a pipeline of productivity projects and owners among his team that insure cost objectives are met using WAVE and FPO resource support. 
• Responsible for ensuring Federal, State and Local compliance as it relates to driver DOT files, physicals, drug & alcohol testing
• Ensures the integrity of fleet and sales centers as well as their compliance with Corporate policy and regulatory agencies at the Local, State and Federal levels
• Responsible for collaborating with the leadership team with a consumer-centric focus through Supply Chain (SC) responsibilities
• Develops, implements and ensures compliance with Safety Programs for the business unit to minimize incidents and injuries in support of the company’s zero injury goal
• Ensures that the standards/guidelines for the measurement of Transportation & Distribution area in place and reviews performance against KPIs
• Provides technical support for all business unit initiatives including routing, cost control, asset management, negotiations for transportation services, etc.
• Provides technical expertise to 3PL Partners in the area of logistics to ensure lowest landed cost
• Maintains Corporate operating policies and procedures governing the inventory, operation, maintenance, acquisition, and disposal of company vehicles. Assists in the coordination of vehicle specification and purchase/lease vehicles
• Work collaboratively across all business unit to develop and execute optimal SC processes that will support BBU unique business strategies
• Maintain a high degree of credibility with management and interact effectively with associates at all levels
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Sales, and other internal and external sources to design and implement strategies/tactics to reduce total landed cost while developing a more consumer-driven network
• Supports future operational planning as part of the broader Sales and Operational Planning Process
• Ensure the success of associates through effective communication, sharing clear goals, expectations, and objectives, while providing constructive feedback and encouraging self -development

 Leadership Competencies:

• Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear
• Drives Vision and Purpose: Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action
• Challenges and Aligns: Challenges Grupo Bimbo to get better results aligned with the Business Plan
• Strategic Mindset: Sees ahead to the future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies

Education and Work History:

• At least 10 years of related experience and knowledge in managing transportation/distribution/fleet operations, including experience with common contract and dedicated carriers as well as warehouse operations
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required, Master’s degree preferred
• Experience with 3PL/Distribution Centers a plus
• Strong working knowledge of DOT and other Regulatory requirements/laws at both the State and Federal level application to transportation/fleet operations is essential
• Clear understanding of Activity Based Costing and various cost allocation methodologies
• Knowledgeable in Sales and Operations Planning
• Well versed in supply chain best practices and terminology
• Familiar with key elements, data, and item attributes required for various types of supply chain analysis
• Competent in Excel, PowerPoint and optimization software
• Competent in optimizing WMS and TMS platforms (Oracle in the case of GB)
• Strong analytical skills and effective problem-solving ability
• Understanding of Labor Relations
• Ability to analyze complex beginning to end supply chain opportunities and solutions
• Ability to travel, visit facilities/sales centers/distribution centers within the business unit

 Specialized Skills and Knowledge:This position is a key leadership role which requires the successful candidate to work 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.
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The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.