APL Logistics · 13 hours ago
Director, Domestic Business Solutions and Continuous Improvement
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$137K/yr - $196K/yr
10+ years expAPL Logistics is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in logistics. The Director of Domestic Business Solutions & Continuous Improvement oversees the strategic direction and performance of the Domestic Solutions Engineering and Continuous Improvement team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving operational efficiency and profitability.
AutomotiveLogisticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Lead the Americas domestic solutions and continuous improvement team, driving strategic initiatives for CLS, CFS, DNS, and LTS divisions, with a focus on delivering cost effective solutions, cost savings strategies and delivering pricing strategies based on cost competitive solutions
Collaborate with commercial teams, operations, and innovation departments to develop customer-centric solutions, supporting new business development and renewals of existing accounts, ensuring alignment with financial objectives
Oversee and lead the labor management program across CLS operations, ensuring labor productivity and operational efficiency gains of 15%-20%
Oversee and lead automation/ innovation roadmap for the region within the warehouse and land transport operations
Drive the implementation of cutting-edge technology and automation solutions, working closely with IT, innovation teams, and external vendors to evaluate, design, and implement solutions
Conduct financial modeling, CAPEX and OPEX analysis, and pricing scenario evaluations to support new business proposals, ensuring competitive and cost-effective solutions
Manages annual CAPEX and OPEX budget planning: automation, facility improvement, software
Manages and monitors Continuous Improvement (CI) program for APLL CLS, CFS, DNS and LTS network. Collaborates with APAC and EMEA CI teams
Lead team in the development of customer supply chain network optimization and drive cost savings solutions for Distribution Centers and Transportation Lanes
Manage and mentor a team of managers, solutions architects, engineers, and analysts, ensuring the development of operational designs, productivity analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Americas
Ensure accuracy in solution design, pricing, and cost models, maintaining consistency across projects, and responding quickly to market conditions to adjust strategies
Lead communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on solution delivery, pricing, and operational performance
Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership, including VPs and P&L owners, on pricing, operational designs, and business decisions
Foster collaboration with EMEA and APAC teams on projects that require multi-regional solutions, ensuring global alignment in approach and execution
Ensure consistent use of engineering models and pricing methodologies across regions, maintaining updated pricing databases and evaluating market trends
Serve as a key decision-maker in the review and analysis of complex RFPs, leading pricing strategies and ensuring feasibility with respect to operational costs
Qualification
Required
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
A proven record of Labor Management Program implementation and maintenance
A proven record of leading design and deployment of automated solutions
A proven history working with large sets of operational/ volumes, sales data for analysis and solutions modelling
Expert at using Microsoft Excel and Excel advanced features (Pivot Table, Functions, V-Lookups, etc.)
Expert on AUTOCAD to support detailed facility design and planning
Experience using and leveraging Supply Chain Network Optimization Software to develop analysis and solutions, i.e., LLamasoft, AIMMS SC Navigator and Coupa
Detail-oriented, highly organized, with the ability to handle solution design modelling and pricing for multiple projects, customers/ proposals simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment handling multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication skills to support and defend engineering recommendations
Strong public speaking skills to prepare and deliver oral presentations internally and with customer teams
Strong analytical skills to identify and analyze cost factors for engineering designs and proposals
Strong organization, time management and creative problem-solving skills
Good leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
Preferred
Bilingual: Spanish and English (a plus)
10+ years of experience in supply chain solutions engineering, including leadership roles in warehousing and transportation
At least 7 years of domestic and international supply chain experience: Warehousing and land transportation
At least 5 years of design solution and implementation of warehouse automation (Process flows + Productivity + Throughput + Solution integration WMS / LMS/ WCS/ WES/ TMS)
At least 3 years of experience managing multi country teams of solutions engineers and analysts
At least 3 years of experience managing Continuous Improvement programs
At least 5 years of engineering project management and implementation
Benefits
PTO
6 days sick time
9 paid holidays
1 paid "Personal Holiday"
Company Bonus Plan
401(K) SAVE Plan
Annual Fixed Contribution
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
Voluntary Benefits
Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Referral Program
Company
APL Logistics
APL Logistics is a global supply chain specialist in the automotive, consumer, industrial and retail verticals.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hakan Yaren
Chief Information Officer
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