At TA Resources we've re-imagined traditional staffing and HR outsourcing with Small Businesses in mind. Focusing on what makes our clients unique we match them with the talent they need to continue to grow. We are currently searching for a Director of Logistics for our client located in Libertyville, IL.
Our client is not just a fragrance and flavor house; they are the pioneers of perfumery, taste, and malodor abatement excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and trendsetting creations are poised to captivate your senses like never before.
The Director of Logistics will be responsible for the logistics pertaining to the company's overall supply chain. The Director of Logistics responsibilities include organizing and monitoring storage and distribution of goods on the global stage. The goal is to manage the entire order cycle to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction. This position will report to the Chief Operating Officer.
The Job Responsibilities:
- Manage, coach, mentor entire logistics team through global production shipment process.
- Review and identify proper procedural and departmental efficiencies.
- Maintain the info record, carrier list, freight conditions, freight costs, and master freight data on a regular basis.
- Effectively manage supply concerns, price differences, and reliability issues.
- Manage the sample parcel shipments from both the Porter and Libertyville locations and negotiate competitive rates and services.
- Provide guidance and oversight to our European logistics team based at our manufacturing facility in Emilianow, Poland. Understand European and Asian shipping regulations and build relationships with international carriers.
- International hazmat experience is required.
- Resolve issues with receiving and processing payment to vendors, as necessary.
- Identify the root cause/corrective actions for transit and quality concerns.
- Proactively follow up on outstanding issues with orders and samples to ensure full closure.
- Coordinate deliveries from vendors and 3rd party Logistics company to ensure shipments arrive on time.
- Ensure all dealings with carriers are conducted in compliance to purchasing Code of Ethics.
- Ensure compliance with responsible sustainable policies.
- Create meaningful linkages with operations, executive, finance, planning, and warehouse.
- Manage and support inbound/outbound traffic during the development phase of offsite ventures, both domestic and internationally.
- Building relationships with Carriers and negotiating with them for best price, and delivery timescales.
- Assists with grievances with vendors, contractors, and carriers.
- Assists in maintaining and/or implementing logistical and recordkeeping systems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, Supply Chain or any other relevant discipline from a reputable institute is required.
- 8 years relevant experience in Logistics, procurement, production control and production planning in a manufacturing environment ideally gained in the chemical or Flavor & Fragrance industry.
- Excellent oral and written proficiency in the English language.
- Production/Planning skills: Knowledge of Good manufacturing processes (GMPs).
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Deadline oriented.
- IT skills - Proficiency in using common PC applications
- Excellent ability to work with others.
Cognitive (Reasoning)/Communication:
- Apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, visual, or schedule form.
- Vocalize and explain detailed data and problem-solve, both in-person and by telephone Must have good communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Compose routine correspondence on own initiative
- Make comprehensive notes in English
- May involve a large volume of such composition.
- Must have ability to work well under pressure
