Distribution & Logistics Leader

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Job Title: Distribution & Logistics Leader

Work Location: Parsippany, NJ preferred. May also consider candidates located in Cincinnati, Ohio or Northlake, IL. This is a remote work role, with reporting to the office 1-2 days per month.  

Travel Requirements: Less than 10%

 

Under the general supervision of the North America Logistics Procurement Leader, the role owns, leads, manages, and directs transportation activities for the North American Businesses. This includes transportation and warehousing and specifically planning, optimization, execution, measurement, and carrier and third-party logistics providers (3PL’s) performance reviews. The incumbent will provide leadership and direction with full accountability for all transportation solutions. Understanding the delivery creation process, approach, and standard operating procedures (SOP’s), is important to drive standardization, automation, and a consistent, reliable transportation process.

 

This position is responsible for achieving specific goals and successfully implementing the Annual Operating Plan (AOP). The incumbent will be tasked with setting ambitious targets to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction while optimizing overall costs. This includes reducing inbound and outbound transportation expenses and minimizing transfers between facilities.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

• TRANSPORTATION: Conduct freight optimization for both inbound and outbound transportation, determine best mode for shipping based on lanes and service level requirements, and Using data, determine best alternatives to reduce costs while improving service levels. Conduct regular meetings with carriers to review performance. Determine applicable transportation metrics and understand root cause on why changes may occur. Identify and share Best Practices among sites to improve distribution performance and reduce distribution costs.

 

• 3PL: Conduct regular business meetings (quarterly) with Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers. Drive productivity through data analysis, process reviews, and action plans. Determine applicable key metrics and understand root causes, correctives actions and business impacts. Communicate internall