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Vertiv lists this Director Logistics opportunity in westerville, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Join Vertiv as Logistics Director - Drive Operational Excellence Across the Americas
Role
Lead the future of logistics excellence as the Logistics Director at our Westerville, OH headquarters, where you'll spearhead transformative supply chain solutions across the Americas region. In this strategic leadership role, you'll:
Architect and implement innovative logistics strategies that drive business growth and operational efficiency
Champion continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize warehouse operations and transportation networks
Provide visionary leadership in developing best-in-class logistics practices for both inbound and outbound operations
Lead the design and execution of standardized processes that enhance supply chain performance
Leverage deep logistics expertise to drive operational excellence and cost optimization initiatives
Guide a high-performing team while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by revolutionizing logistics operations for a global leader in critical digital infrastructure. Your strategic vision and operational expertise will help shape the future of Vertiv's logistics capabilities across the Americas region.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Sets performance goals for the operations and communicates with each team member how their responsibilities are integrated into the success of the team
Analyze and improve performance metrics vs the performance goals
Conduct regular control point meetings to review performance and project progress with each Vertiv inbound and outbound operation
Provide leadership to experienced professionals, junior managers, and/or supervisors
Overall responsibility for the logistics, transportation, warehousing and distribution strategy, operating model, talent and execution of work activities for North America
Regularly engages with and supports operations and supply chain functions
Establish policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals and ensure compliance with country specific laws and regulations
Collaborates with Logistics Procurement to establish sourcing strategy for small parcel, less than truckload, truckload, intermodal, ocean, air, and 3PL distribution/warehousing spend
Implement advanced analytics, robotic process automation, transportation management system enhancements and control tower technologies and practices related to the logistics function and key markets
Establish and manage organizational budget
Ensure colleague engagement by communicating goals and objectives and rewarding and recognizing performance of colleagues
Lead key cross-enterprise strategic initiatives
Require detailed oriented mindset to collect, validate, interpret, and analyze complex data, to identify issues and trends to support fact-based transportation decision making
Perform and assist with other duties as assigned
Manages a portfolio of improvement projects including efforts to advocate on behalf of logistics operations with partner functions
Drive freight and handling cost recovery with freight and handling
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Reporting Relationships
The Logistics Director reports to the Vice President of Logistics and Customer Service. Direct reports include Manager of Inbound Transportation, Manager of Outbound Transportation, Manager of Warehousing. Indirect Reports include Manager of Logistics Procurement, and Manager of International Trade Compliance.
MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics or related field
Minimum 10 years of management in logistics
Working knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Travel
50% travel
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:
Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation
Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
Own It
Act With Urgency
Foster a Customer-First Mindset
Think Big and Execute
Lead by Example
Drive Continuous Improvement
Learn and Seek Out Development
Promote Transparent & Openness Communication
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
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Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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Worksite address
westerville, OH, 43082, US
Who can apply
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