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Director of Global Distribution and Logistics This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the success of a rapidly growing, well-respected international brand. The Director of Global Distribution and Logistics will be responsible for the operational and strategic leadership of Champion's global warehousing and logistics, ensuring compliance, safety, quality, service, and cost objectives are consistently achieved. Driving value by using data to identify operational efficiencies, the Director of Global Distribution and Logistics will optimize operations and improve customer service. Key Responsibilities: • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performance team that ensures the accurate fulfillment of orders and an efficient flow of finished goods from Champion's kitchens to distributors around the world. • Establishes warehousing strategies and policies governing the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and/or supplies. • Ensures that physical counts are completed as required and inventory can be verified against warehousing systems. • Ensures regulations governing materials handling, storage, and distribution where applicable. • Responsible for the management and development of all warehouse leaders and staff • Creates warehouse standards for teams and plans headcount needs based on labour cost and budget management. • Works collaboratively with internal leadership and team members throughout the organization. • Investigate and implement information technology and automation in the supply chain (e.g., warehouse management systems and real-time freight tracking) to improve customer service and/or reduce cost. • Provide analysis and recommendations for global long-term distribution/logistic strategy aligned with functional and corporate strategic plans. The Ideal Candidate As the ideal candidate, you are a seasoned warehousing and logistics professional, with experience gained at global organizations that value excellence in customer service. Highly strategic and solution-oriented, you can use performance indicators to identify process improvement opportunities and monitor progress toward service goals. A seasoned, collaborative, and pragmatic leader of people and projects, you are known for your integrity. You are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a culture that focuses on growth, innovation, and continuous improvement to deliver outstanding results. Qualifications and Requirements: • A minimum of 15 years of warehousing and logistics management experience, ideally with a company doing business globally through a network of distributors. • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. • Formal process improvement training, e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, would be an asset. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with supply chain partners in analyzing, developing, and implementing transportation strategies to support business growth needs and improve overall company margins. • Ability to effectively engage, communicate, and manage logistics functions dependent on a high degree of customer service in a global supply chain utilizing cross-functional teams and third-party logistics providers. • A demonstrated record of success in building, managing, and mentoring high-performance teams. • Knowledge of transportation regulations, contracts, and import documentation and procedures. • Knowledge and experience with all modes of transport and carriers. • Ability to create, read, and analyze reports to make effective business decisions. • Strong presentation and communication skills, including effectively negotiating contracts. ChatGPT ChatGPT Director of Global Distribution and Logistics Opportunity: Lead operational and strategic aspects of global warehousing and logistics for Champion, a dynamic international brand. Ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency while meeting cost objectives. Use data to drive value and streamline operations for enhanced customer service. Responsibilities: Develop a top-tier team for flawless order fulfillment and smooth distribution of products worldwide. Formulate and enforce strategies for warehousing, inventory control, and distribution. Integrate IT solutions, like warehouse management systems, to elevate service and cut costs. Strategize for global distribution/logistics in line with corporate goals. Ideal Candidate: Experienced in global warehousing/logistics with a customer service focus. Uses metrics for process improvement and team leadership. Values growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. Qualifications: 15+ years in warehousing/logistics management. Bachelor's and process improvement training preferred. Proficient in supply chain strategy, team management, and transportation regulations. Strong analytical, decision-making, and negotiation skills. Titan Search Group

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