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Metro Supply Chain · 1 day ago

Vice President and Business Leader, US Region

Green Bay, WI, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Metro Supply Chain is a logistics company seeking a Vice President and Business Leader for the US Region. This role involves establishing business plans, driving operational performance, and developing high-growth financial plans to maintain a competitive advantage for the company and its clients.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

Responsibilities

On an annual basis, establishes business plans focusing on articulating strategies aimed at maintaining our competitive advantage for Metro and our clients. Must have ability to set and deliver the actions required to meet the strategic agenda

Drives operational performance and accountability for achieving company and operational objectives with regards to cost, productivity, KPI metrics, customer service and profitability

Develops and executes high-growth operational financial plans, and monitors & reports on performance against plan; uses financial discipline to guide business decisions

Regularly monitors the regional performance against agreed upon performance commitments and initiatives, and identifies and implements specific initiatives to address performance shortfalls

Continuously streamlines processes through evaluating logistics operations and business practices while analyzing market drivers to develop & recommend strategies for reducing operational costs and increasing revenue

Assumes budgeting and financial administration, staff management duties (including career development, performance management and organizational development)

Champions continuous improvement activities, 'Always Improving' corporate strategy, LEAN practices, supply chain analysis, six sigma initiatives, and ISO activities

Collaborates with Business Development and Solutions team to develop customized solutions to clients with supply chain challenges. Participates in the RFP process and client presentations

Assists in negotiations with prospective clients ensuing complete documentation of business contract. Ensures communication and delivery of contractual agreements. Ensures compliance with contract while meeting day-to-day client needs

Acts as an advocate for our clients by providing superior service levels; building & growing client relationships while managing customer interactions with the goal of retaining and growing the existing Company clients

Grows and develops a best-in-class team through coaching and mentorship; provide strategic leadership and direction for current and future operations initiatives

Creates and sustains a high performing team through recruiting the best talent; maximizing skills, flexibility, and potential of the professional staff; and minimizing employee-initiated turnover through effective management and leadership

Champions the company Culture Program 'Our Way' that requires a high level of team engagement to drive the strategic objectives of the company including; profitability, operational excellence, attraction and retention of key accounts and high employee satisfaction

The ability to travel and support the business as required. This may include international travel

Assumes additional related responsibilities as required

Qualification

Senior operations leadershipP&L responsibilityThird Party Logistics (3PL)Financial skillsProject managementCustomer relationsAnalytical skillsTeam engagementCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

12+ years in a senior operations leadership role with P&L responsibility. This experience must include work in multiple facilities with multiple customers

Senior level experience working for a Third Party Logistics (3PL) company handling complex distribution centre environments with experience supporting and developing business development initiatives

Results-oriented individual with a history of setting and obtaining stretch goals, establishing and meeting aggressive timelines, and achieving outstanding performance

Exceptional project management, analytical, problem solving, planning, human relations with strong communication skills both verbal and written

Must be service orientated with strong customer relations skills and commitment

Strong business acumen with exceptional financial skills

A proven and recognized leader with a track record of creating growth opportunities

Proven leadership skills that have been developed in a rapidly growing organization

A commercially-oriented, client facing leader, with the demonstrated ability to manage across multi-functional teams

Strong ability to anticipate future business opportunities (or problems) and develops strategies to address them

Uses data to prioritize and make well informed decisions; manages risk while seeking strong financial return

Proven ability to create loyalty and trust; can energize people and teams, and make cross-functional cooperation happen

Bachelor's degree (Operations Management, Logistics Management, or Business Administration) or equivalent experience in a logistics/distribution environment required