Director of Strategic Operations paying up to $135K for a national corporation in the Richardson area. The Director of Strategic Operations will be responsible for the overall strategic logistics operations management for the transport of the company’s products and for support of fleet assets, strategic planning, program development and field training & development. This position is also responsible for identifying process improvement opportunities by designing and implementing the best route plans to achieve the goals of Route Density, Productivity, Service Level and Branch Gross Margin, while increasing the safety, security and effectiveness of our transportation operations.
This is a DIRECT HIRE position and is available IMMEDIATELY!!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct and administer company-wide route scheduling while leading and driving change through people, systems and processes to continuously develop innovative supply chain solutions while enhancing efficiency and service
Develop master routes based on service enhancements, productivity, route density and staff working load hours
General administration of master routes for all locations
Evaluate the result obtained post implementation to identify deviation, seek root causes and apply adjustments needed
Define strategy, direction and priorities for the logistics operations to ensure customer coverage and satisfaction through the coordination, delivery and scheduling of employees and fleet vehicles within the division
Drive change and productivity improvement through the effective application of metrics and targets
Work closely with Regional Leadership to develop and implement process improvement programs to optimize route efficiency, reduce unnecessary mileage and minimize fuel costs
Lead and implement continuous improvement projects to address quality, material flow and productivity improvements while ensuring results are sustainable
Develop, coach and lead logistics teams by setting measurable goals and objectives to drive results
Assess competency of existing talent; recruit and develop key employees as necessary
Understand technology and proactively implement new systems and procedures to improve efficiencies
Manage operating performance, inventory and accountability of the logistic network
Partner with key stakeholders including operations and sales teams to drive continuous improvement, ensuring on time, compliant and complete deliveries to customers
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
A minimum of 4-6 years of logistics/transportation experience
Preference will be given to people have recent experience in logistics management
Minimum 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience required
Strong work ethic and a keen attention to detail
Critical thinking, problem solving, and judgment skills
High energy with the ability to organize and prioritize workload
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills preferred
Strong collaboration skills in order to accomplish a variety of tasks in a dynamic team environment
