Logistics Director (Manufacturing) Dairy/Food & Beverage

Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands--a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. We are proud to provide families with fresh delicious dairy products.------------By joining DFA, Dairy Brands you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!----------Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands--has an opening for a--Logistics Director, Corporate Office Dallas, TX.----Provide input into and execute the logistics strategy. Direct logistics Finance operations activities and staff in support of one or more logistical functions such as logistics operations, logistics planning and optimization, third-party logistics, transportation, private fleet operations, warehousing, and distribution. Direct the implementation of short-range business strategies and action plans to improve the profitability, regulatory compliance, safety, customer service, and product quality of the organization as it relates to logistics.--Job Duties and Responsibilities--Provide input into domestic logistics strategy; support strategy execution and operations including third-party logistics (3PLs), outbound logistics, returns, design, capabilities, and infrastructureOversee central billing and operations to ensure payment of expenses, accuracy of the billing and perform periodic auditsIdentify and implement transformational initiatives that deliver significant positive differentiators resulting in increased service level and performance with our customersLead engagement with internal stakeholders on improvement initiatives and leverage best practices across the division and companyPartner with logistics leadership, procurement, finance, and the business stakeholders in developing the logistics budgetPartner with Senior Management team to grow the overall business profitability by providing management with financial information that helps drive results and achievement of financial goalsProvide clear and insightful performance measurement and drive performance management across all aspects of the business in partnership with senior managementEnsure that forecasting for the business is accurate and constantly reviewed to reflect changing market dynamics. This may incorporate fuel, depreciation, R&M and capitalProvide leadership and collaborate with senior management on finance strategyDevelop key communication reports and processes for customers and manage key business metrics to influence continuous improvement and adherence to the processDevelop supplier compliance metrics to assess adherence to financial and service KPIsSupport discussions on logistics activities across the companyIdentify and break down barriers, identifying new and more effective ways to accomplish tasks and goalsChampion talent development; focus on maximizing the ability, potential and contributions of self and others. Foster an environment where people can excel through developing, coaching and rewarding performanceDeliver results and set high goals for personal achievement and organizational success; measure success against the best internal and external benchmarksLead and direct the work of employees and perform management actions including hiring, performance management, talent development, and proper coaching and trainingThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.--Other duties may be assigned as requiredBENEFITS:--Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date401(k) with company contribution - 100% vested at day one of eligibilityCompetitive payPaid vacation and holidaysCareer growth opportunities - we promote from within!Comprehensive healthcare benefitsService recognition and employee rewardsEmployee referral programTuition reimbursement Work for dairy farm families--

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