Sr Director Logistics Operations

Title: Sr Director Logistics Operations

               

Location: Eagle, ID

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

               

This position leads Lamb Weston’s North America logistics operations and maintains a matrixed reporting relationship with Global logistics procurement leader, which has responsibility for total spending in excess of $500MM. This role is accountable for strategic sourcing strategies, logistics service performance, cost recovery, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating internally/externally regarding distribution network opportunities while ensuring quality and service requirements are met. As a senior leader in supply chain, this position also participates in or leads high visibility strategic supply chain initiatives.

Job Description

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in the development and execution of collaborative logistics strategy
• Partners with Procurement on negotiations to establish and execute against robust supply agreements across our distribution network; supporting North American rail and refrigerated logistics operations, including US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Own Global Logistics Network strategy, providing guidance to global regions and guidance on global supplier negotiation strategy and process for transportation and warehousing.
• Lead integrated development and execution of transportation and warehousing risk management and procurement strategies for consistent, high-quality service.
• Manage effective Network Optimization initiatives, balancing business and functional needs. This includes projects related to future network footprint and operating models.
• Establish and manage annual budgets for transportation, warehousing, and cost recovery.
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation efforts related to the ERP system, ensuring a robust pipeline of inflation offset opportunities. Collaborate with technology teams to enhance internal systems and build a roadmap and strategy for future capabilities.
• Drive performance with third-party logistics carriers to ensure timely product pickup and delivery to meet customer demand.
• Develop and evolve warehouse KPIs; guide implementation of continuous improvement programs to deliver best in class results.
• Develop and implement contracts for Global Freight Forwarder handling imports/exports of finished goods, ingredients, packaging, equipment, and raw materials.
• Bring together Finance and Sales teams with Logistics to develop logistics rate guides for customer decision-making.
• Lead team to deliver performance at owned warehouse at expected throughput and cost to ensure service levels are met.
• Support the launch of future warehouses, including hiring and developing teams.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree Preferred
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in a Supply Chain role
• Familiarity with Supply Chain principles in a global environment
• In depth knowledge of ocean, rail, and over the road transportation operations
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles, regulatory requirements and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to contribute in a collaborative, continuous improvement environment
• Demonstrated leadership, business acumen and development of strategic opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to influence management as well as leadership acumen
• Demonstrated ability in partnership development and change leadership
• Advanced Continuous Improvement mindset within team and transformation efforts