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Chloé · 3 weeks ago

Director Operations Distribution & Logistics - New York

NEW YORK

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Chloé is part of Richemont, a leader in the luxury sector, and is looking for a Director of Operations Distribution & Logistics. The role involves leading and implementing strategies for an efficient distribution and logistics function while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across operations.

BeautyE-CommerceFashion

Responsibilities

Management of specific internal and 3PL sites of RNA Logistics operations through proper planning and application of procedures to meet key objectives related to: Productivity/Efficiency, Lead time, Quality, Budget, Value, Cost planning, Operating expenses, and Inventory management, including accuracy/shrink

Lead, plan, and direct continuous improvement culture and initiatives in areas of responsibility within distribution and logistics, both collaborating with and positively influencing where needed

Plan and partner with Distribution leadership team during planning process to ensure Distribution and Logistics meets business needs, process improvements, enhancements, innovations and continuously upgrading to meet market demands

Provide direction, oversight, performance, and improvement for areas of direct responsibility

Develop and implement a continuous improvement culture throughout the organization based on lean and six sigma, in order to drive value through enhancing the customer experience while maintaining financial efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Development of key strategic initiatives to build best in class logistics organization

Maintain and gain knowledge in the luxury industry, distribution, e-commerce, and logistics through attending workshops, industry leader seminars, benchmarking, and group conferences to ensure we are forward thinking and planful for market changes

Collaborate with key brand and partner members both regionally and globally to enhance planning, accountability, and efficiency in both up and down stream processes. Collaborate with all involved on key strategic initiatives to enhance service levels for the customers in both B2B and B2C initiatives

Provide effective, regular and open two way communication on performance, opportunities, desires, and concerns to build alignment on expectations and priorities to ensure the organization is providing value to the brands and their customers. Looking for additional opportunities to continuously understand and improve the value to the brands

Create a culture of open dialogue, sound judgement, trust, enthusiasm and empowerment for all levels of the organization. Hold management team accountable to leading and exemplifying the desired culture. Ensure the Distribution and Logistics leadership team has the resources and tools to lead their teams to success

Collaborate and partner with HR on: Developing yearly intentions for Direct Reports and below aligned with and in support of overall RNA and group objectives. Developing people to create a robust succession and retention plan for each managerial position with a focus on the right person in each positon and depth in leadership. Ensuring we are sourcing, developing, and retaining top talent, benefits and value for employees are meaningful

Qualification

Operations ManagementContinuous ImprovementFinancial PlanningLogistics ManagementSAP ERPData AnalysisProject ManagementLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsDetail Oriented