Director of Logistics Strategy & Innovation

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

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As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with a yearly compensation of $120,00-$160,000 plus incentives. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

This position is responsible for the end-to-end setup, optimization, and long-term strategy of Southern Glazer’s inbound logistics network, which moves over $ 25 billion worth of products annually. This leader must ensure that the Logistics Team and associated resources successfully manage the transfer of goods in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner. The ideal candidate will succeed by applying strategic problem-solving, advanced analytics, and industry-wide logistics best practices, as well as by fostering strong relationships with our suppliers.  Success as a Director in Logistics requires effective oral and written communication, strong interpersonal skills, organization, data-driven prioritization, and time management, as well as a natural ability to interpret data and generate solid financial and logistics insights while leading complex initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and execution of network strategies for domestic and international logistics.
• Implement logistics departmental strategies, including project management and implementation.
• Manage new Supplier Launch programs, providing optimal methods to deliver products to SGWS markets.
• Recommend and execute continuous improvement initiatives supporting SGWS's strategic objectives.
• Responsible for the oversight and reporting of logistics-related product innovation and technology projects and activities.   
• Evaluate and act on Logistics Supplier & Shipper scorecards, determining and addressing opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and monitor logistics performance measurement systems, including on-time delivery, carrier scorecards, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) for carriers.
• Implement strategies to manage and resolve exceptions for PO escalations, unassigned carriers, site-to-site transfers, SGCC bypass, and other similar issues.
• Implement a freight transformation project to restructure and enhance freight management, accrual, and reporting processes.
• Act as a liaison for the Logistics team for site escalation,  claims, AR issues, spot bids, customs brokers, etc.

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and execute volume/seasonal transportation programs, including corporate buys, rail allocation, summer reefer, protect-from-freeze, winter wine, and drop trailer programs.
• Responsible for cross-functional training and awareness to our internal and external customers.
• Escalate and communicate macro logistics disruptors and industry updates, making recommendations to leadership.
• Support technology and BI/A initiatives representing Logistics.
• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team that meets agreed-upon objectives and delivers best-practice results and added value. Maintain team key performance indicators, metrics, reports, process documentation, and other records in support of continuous improvement.
• Hire, direct, and train department personnel in roles