Logistics Director manages all aspects of an organization's logistics management function to control, deliver, and distribute products and materials to the destination. Implements an overall strategy, metrics, and processes to deploy an optimized logistic network and operations. Being a Logistics Director oversees critical and related inventory, distribution, and transportation operations that support the achievement of organizational goals and KPI's for product delivery and customer satisfaction. Selects vendors and negotiates rates and service levels and monitors performance. Additionally, Logistics Director ensures compliance with all regulations governing transportation of goods. Utilizes analytics to monitor and measure performance, identify problems in operations, and achieve high performance at optimal cost. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Logistics Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Logistics Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
MARKETING STATEMENT
The Director of Storerooms and Material Logistics, also known as The Director Supply Chain Management – Facilities and Warehousing will work in the Supply Chain Management Department and is responsible for establishing and leading a supply chain enterprise business practice to support the inventory and consumable materials requirements for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a complex and diverse multi-modal transit system.
The incumbent will lead a team of managers and is responsible for the management of materials, capital equipment, components and services as well as directing all aspects of a company-wide logistics system to support an associated warehouse and distribution operation. In addition, the Director, Supply Chain Management - Facilities and Warehousing develops, oversees and executes a variety of large, complex supply chain initiatives and strategies to enhance the end-to-end supply chain in collaboration with numerous departments.
This position offers a rich benefit package to include health, dental, group life insurance, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and a 401a Plan, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and free transportation on Metrobus and rail. The minimum annual starting salary for this role is $121K.
This position is on-site/in- person Monday-Friday and may require weekends and evening hours. There is some flexibility of working a hybrid schedule, working in the office Monday-Friday at least 4 days a week. Work performed on-site may include various storerooms, rail stations and bus divisions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Experience
Certification/Licensure
Preferred
Medical Group:
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.
SUMMARY
The Director, Supply Chain Management – Warehousing and Logistics (SCWL) is responsible for establishing and leading a supply chain enterprise business practice to support the inventory and consumable materials requirements for a complex and diverse multi-modal transit system. This includes the management of materials, capital equipment, state of good repair, components and services, as well as directing all aspects of a company-wide logistics system to support an associated warehouse and distribution operation. Additionally, the incumbent develops, oversees and executes a variety of large, complex supply chain initiatives and strategies to enhance the end-to-end supply chain, in collaboration with numerous departments. These initiatives include divestment, supply chain quality control and business systems improvement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
OTHER FUNCTIONS
The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Evaluation Criteria
Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.
Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
Closing
WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.