Director, Logistics

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bakeries is seeking a Logistics Director to lead warehouse, transportation, and distribution strategy across multiple manufacturing sites. You will partner with suppliers and customers to optimize costs, service levels, and delivery performance.

This role requires building strong teams and directing 24/7 cold storage operations. Based in Brentwood, TN, the position emphasizes P&L oversight, budgeting, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, operations engineering, supply chain management, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in logistics, preferably in bakery/manufacturing settings.
• CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategy and execution of warehouse, transportation, and distribution activities.
• Negotiate with carriers and 3rd party warehousing to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Oversee cold storage operations and staff for 24/7 facility.
• Lead budgeting, P&L reviews, and reforecasts for logistics functions.
• Develop talent, training plans, and succession strategies within the team.
• Collaborate with plant managers, customer support, and suppliers to ensure on-time, in-full deliveries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, operations engineering, supply chain management, or related field

Tools

CSCP

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:The Logistics Director reports to the Vice President, Supply Chain at Crown Bakeries. This is a key position in the Supply Chain function. This position is responsible for the strategy and execution of our warehouse, transportation, and distribution activities. This includes storage, transportation, and distribution of packaging, ingredients, and finished goods for Crown Bakeries. Working at the direction of the VP, Supply & Logistics, this role provides onsite leadership to ensure transportation, storage and distribution activities meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and housekeeping objectives that support the strategic growth initiatives across all manufacturing locations for Crown Bakeries.RESPONSIBILITIES:Direct the strategy and execution of our warehouse, transportation, and distribution activities. This includes collaborating closely with suppliers and customers to build strong and long-lasting relationships. Direct sourcing and cost negotiation activities with carriers and 3rd party warehousing to set shipping and storage rates for inbound materials and product distribution. Negotiate the best “total cost of ownership” to include price, quality, and service levels. (15%)Direct cold storage activities at Crown Bakeries company owned Cold Storage of Nashville (CSN) operations. This is a 24/7 operation with 25 employees. Manage staffing, training, inbound, storage, outbound, cycle counting and inventory consolidation needs. (15%)Manage dedicated transportation supplier shuttle needs for company. Manage resources as needed to maintain schedules. (15%)Manage the delivery process of products including inbound, shuttles, and outbound freight. This includes collaborating with the facility materials manager and customer support to ensure products arrive on time and in full. (15%).Manage and support the development of direct employees and indirect employees. Partner with human resources to develop succession plans. Identify training needs, develop training content, and execute training plans. (10%)Collaborate with shipping managers, plant managers, customer support, carriers, third party suppliers, and department leaders to ensure logistics are running smoothly, products are turning properly based on age and continually improve the supply chain. (10%)Develop, recommend, and execute transportation, distribution, and storage best practices to align with company priorities as outlined by the VP, Supply & Logistics. (5%)Recommend, execute, manage, and report inbound, outbound, shuttle, cold storage, and CSN budgets. Complete monthly P&L reviews and complete budget reforecasts as needed. (5%)Lead transportation RFPs, carrier sourcing, lane negotiation, and carrier selections. Lead 3rd party storage sourcing, negotiations, and selection. Manage complaints, claims and service failures to successful resolution. (5%)Develops the plan and strategy for future growth for finished goods storage and distribution. (5%)Identify, recommend, and implement goals and KPI’s for the department and direct reports. Provide Weekly and Monthly goals and project updates.Lead and participate in relevant company meetings.Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in logistics operations and management.Understand entire distribution and procurement process to develop efficiencies and cost reductionsOther duties as assigned by the VP, Supply & LogisticsQUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, operations engineering, supply chain management, or another similar-related field. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.7+ years’ experience working in the logistics field. Bakery manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.Experience supporting logistics for a multi-site manufacturing company is strongly preferred.Good working knowledge of the consumer goods industry, in particular baking ingredientsExceptional analytical skills and critical thinking. Must think strategically yet operate collaboratively across functions and departments to gather data and develop fact-based analysis.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.Entrepreneurial mind-set, with a high tolerance for ambiguity and complexity. Ability to be efficient with limited resources.Strong overall business acumen and creative thinking along with problem-solving and analytical skills knowledgeOrganizational agility and resourcefulness, self-starterStrong time management skills and experience working with high volume data.Proven track record as a developer of talentCSCP, Lean, Six Sigma certifications preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT:This job operates in a production plant, shipping area and office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to facility elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.EEO StatementCrown Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment in our workplace and strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. This EEO policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.-