Logsitics Director

Livefino; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Livefino is seeking a seasoned Logistics Director to lead end-to-end supply chain strategy across industries, optimizing distribution networks and driving cost efficiency. In this senior role, you will oversee warehousing, inventory, transportation, and metrics reporting, partner with executive leadership, and implement new technologies to enhance performance while maintaining service levels.

The ideal candidate holds a strong track record (10+ years) in logistics leadership, a bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is essential, a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Preferred Professional certifications such as CSCP or CLTD are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in a logistics role with a proven track record in logistics strategy and management, often not less than 10 years, including several years in a leadership role.
• Must be able to pass a Level II background check.
• Must be 21+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Developing strategic plans to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.
• Ensuring that all logistics processes are aligned with the overall goals of the organization.
• Directing and overseeing logistics operations including warehousing, inventory, distribution, and transportation management.
• Collaborating with other department leaders to ensure logistics strategies are integrated with corporate objectives.
• Implementing new technologies and systems to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
• Managing budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing transportation and distribution operations.
• Overseeing the recruitment, training, and performance evaluations of logistics personnel.
• Conducting performance metrics analysis and setting performance goals.
• Developing risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Logistics management

Process optimization

Cost control

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Logistics / Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree in related field

CSCP certification

CLTD certification

Job description

The Logistics Director reports to the VP or Production and Cultivation and plays a pivotal role in the streamlined operation of supply chain management in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. This senior position is critical for ensuring efficient and effective logistics operations, focusing on optimizing procedures and ensuring solutions are cost-effective. A Logistics Director manages overall supply chain management to maximize efficiency and minimize cost of the organization's product distribution.

Overall, the role of a Logistics Director requires a strategic thinker with a strong leadership presence, an analytical mindset, and the ability to manage and optimize a complex supply chain network. The right candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of process optimizations that cater to cost-efficiency without compromising on delivery times or service quality.

A Logistics Director is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and ongoing optimization of logistics and distribution processes. Primary responsibilities include:

• Developing strategic plans to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.
• Ensuring that all logistics processes are aligned with the overall goals of the organization.
• Directing and overseeing logistics operations including warehousing, inventory, distribution, and transportation management.
• Collaborating with other department leaders to ensure logistics strategies are integrated with corporate objectives.
• Implementing new technologies and systems to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
• Managing budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing.
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing transportation and distribution operations.
• Overseeing the recruitment, training, and performance evaluations of logistics personnel.
• Conducting performance metrics analysis and setting performance goals.
• Developing risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios.

The day-to-day tasks of a Logistics Director are diverse and need strategic oversight:

• Review and prepare workflow, manpower, and space requirements forecasting.
• Analyze logistical problems and produce new solutions.
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency.
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints.
• Supervise, coach, and train the warehouse workforce.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.

Note:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not constructed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

The Company is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is essential, a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Preferred Professional certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in a logistics role with a proven track record in logistics strategy and management, often not less than 10 years, including several years in a leadership role.
• Must be able to pass a Level II background check.
• Must be 21+ years of age.