We have been retained to assist our client, a brand-name consumer product manufacturer, with a Director of Distribution search located in the Greater Cleveland Area. This position will be responsible for providing the leadership direction and organizational design to enable on-time shipments, support plant throughput volume, manage logistic spend, and ensure delivery of high-quality products to meet customer needs in a safe and efficient manner, optimizing cost and value-added return.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible and accountable for the logistic transportation network. This includes managing receiving, storage, counting, accuracy, all movement and security of the inventory.
• Develop and maintain outbound distribution network and negotiating carrier contracts
• Maintain and analyze logistics network and distribution center key metrics to improve departmental performance measures through utilization continuous improvement processes
• Formulate, recommend and/or implement logistics policies and agreements that will guide the organization in maintaining and improving the company’s competitive position and the profitability of their operation
• Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and quality while reducing cost and waste
• Manage resources to make real-time adjustments when needed and optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods, and materials

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience at a director level related to logistics/distribution management
• Proven success in logistics negotiations and freight loading management