Director of Logistics

The Director - Logistics and Distribution is responsible for leading the distribution and logistics strategy and overseeing supply chain operations for the manufacturing facility in Conway, AR. This role is responsible for strategic initiatives, tactical day-to-day management, and continuous improvement of supply chain and 3PL operations. This includes forecasting, demand planning, cost, contractual agreements, performance metrics, audits, and achieving optimum efficiency and profitability. The position will manage supply chain relationships and work collaboratively with vendors, site leaders, internal business partners, and key customer contacts. The role will assist in the strategy and direction of IT infrastructure to support operations. This position reports to the EVP -- Manufacturing

Job Duties:

• Developing and maintaining best business practices and SOPs.
• Negotiating and managing contracts, pricing, and service levels with 3PL providers.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance, quality, and compliance of 3PL providers.
• Single point of contact Between WR and 3PL provider(s).
• Resolving any issues or problems that arise during the logistics process.
• Implementing and utilizing technology tools and data analytics to optimize the logistics process and improve efficiency.
• Recruiting, training, developing, and leading the logistics team.
• Lead Value-In and Cost-out initiatives and projects.
• Manage Benchmarking exercises ensuring optimum logistics cost is always secured.