Director, Supply Chain, Logistics and Planning

Director, Supply Chain, Logistics and Planning

This position is located in Reston, VA

This position is not remote work

US Citizenship or Green Card Holder - no sponsorship available

PURPOSE

• Direct the planning, inventory, customer orders and movement of finished goods from off shore plants to U.S. and global customers.
• Manage vendors providing raw materials, ingredients, and packaging to company owned manufacturing facilities as well as co-packers.
• Manage 3rd party Logistics services from plants to port to customers.
• Lead organization to provide support to entire Supply Chain, Logistics and Planning functionality.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage logistics budgets of $70 million, across 2 production plants, 3-5 co-packers and a 3PL network managing 5 distribution centers across ocean, truck and intermodal carriers.
• Manage KPI’s for Logistics, Planning and Inventory to achieve company objectives of on time delivery, complete order fulfillment while minimizing inventory liability.
• Lead group of 20+ professionals responsible for supply planning, finished goods inventory, component ordering and inventory, customer order management, logistics, co-pack execution and customs compliance.
• Manage $100+ million procurement of all non-fish raw materials, ingredients, and packaging to maintain plant operations and minimize investment of inventory.
• Manage old age and obsolete inventories, minimizing product disposal and company liability.
• Manage all finished goods inventory to meet company objective of lowest inventory investment while maximizing company investment at target levels.
• Analyze and define lowest delivered cost by product and direct production and distribution accordingly.
• Negotiate Ocean, intermodal, truck and rail rates directly with vendors or assisting 3PL provider in achieving lowest cost and highest service.
• Oversee the receipt of customer orders to ensure accuracy and timely delivery to 3PL and for on time delivery to customers.
• Manage all company sustainability functions including fish, GHG, packaging.
• Ensure all Trade, Customs, Duty documentation meets U.S./ International regulations related to the shipment of finished goods for both import and export shipments.
• Deliver customer orders with fulfillment rates of 98% and above.
• Lead projects and teams of cross functional employees to deliver company directed initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES

• At least 15 years of Supply Chain or Logistics or Operations experience with global/ international management experience.
• Preferred 5 years in a position of similar complexity, scope, size and international impact.
• Master's Degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management or the equivalent
• Must be able to travel by plane - approximate travel 25%. (includes international, passport required)
• Must be capable of travel for extended periods (extended: 5-15 days)
• Broad knowledge and experience in Supply Chain/Logistics and has the ability to demonstrate successive levels of responsibility in multiple areas of Supply Chain/Logistics.
• Strong communication skills in both oral and written communication, plus command of Microsoft Software suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and compliance.
• Demonstrated prior success in achieving results using team driven philosophies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supporting corporate interest from remote site locations and ability to communicate and exercise very positive people skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with SAP considered to be preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Responsible for the administration of Customs Compliance and necessary certifications, including US Customs.

• Working with Quality Assurance and FDA for product release and conformance to testing, examination and regulatory testing for release to U.S. based customers.

If you have a disability and cannot apply online, please mail your resume and cover letter to:

StarKist Co.

1875 Explorer Street

10th Floor

Reston, VA 20190

ATTN: Human Resources

Please note: this option is for individuals with disabilities only.

StarKist Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability