Director Logistics - Enerpac Tool Group Corp

ENERPAC – Who we are?

Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 25 countries. The Company’s businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol “EPAC”.

Our vision is to be our customer’s preferred partner through relentless innovation of industrial tools and services that help them safely and reliably tackle their toughest jobs around the world.

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/. 

Summary – basic function of the role

This position is responsible for the global design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a logistics network strategy which optimizes plants, warehouses, distribution centers, outside warehouses and carrier capacity for logistics and trade compliance excellence. Oversees all aspects of distribution, transportation, import/export compliance and associated IT applications across the business, including third party distribution providers and co-manufacturers. This position will report to the Sr. Director, Materials and SIOP. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance and optimize our global logistics network design and delivery strategy with all activities connected to receiving, storing, shipping, and invoicing product to meet customer requirements.
• Responsible for all modes of transportation globally.
• Ensure accurate inventory controls and reconciliations, including the development of robust inventory programs to ensure customer and internal control compliance.
• Develop and execute to annual budget, including but not limited to expense and capital budgeting, planning, inventory (asset & product) cost controls, revenue, productivity objectives and operational execution.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators, service level agreements, and P&L impact.
• Partner with Procurement to source, negotiate with and contract vendors for storage and transportation. Joint goals with the larger procurement organization are critical to success.
• Partner with procurement and materials management teams to develop processes and work instructions that drive carrier compliance to optimize cost and best practice sharing.
• Develop tools to measure vendor effectiveness and, through formal Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process, drive cost-out and service improvement.
• Determine the value of different transportation and warehousing strategies during the sales cycle to ensure contracts properly contemplate actual cost to serve while driving collaborative efforts to control costs.
• Identify and bridge barriers to delivering competitive advantage via size and scale.
• Lead team in all aspects of team development, including employee engagement, performance, and employee life cycle.
• Ensure warehouse and transportation operations comply with policies, laws, and regulations including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, FDA, FCC, and DOT.

• Partner to audit and hold accountable all vendors who interact with our products.
• Develop best in class metrics and analytics for logistics activities. Implement actions to drive continuous improvement
• Be a Subject Matter Expert to advise leadership regarding the logistics marketplace and impacts to internal and external shareholders and customers.
  Analyze and report on market trends, customer needs, and competitive intelligence
• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand and diversify our international logistics capabilities and offerings.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, marketing, finance, and IT, to ensure alignment and integration of international logistics objectives and initiatives.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

• Stay abreast of the latest developments and best practices in the international logistics industry and participate in relevant professional associations and networks.

• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field.

• 10+ years in a manufacturing organization, including experience in Operations & Supply Chain

Desired Experience

• Logistics SME with proven network optimization experience preferred
• 5+ years of demonstrated progressive leadership of high impact teams
• Oracle knowledge preferred
• 3PL management experience (transportation and warehousing)

Physical Demands

Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee is able to work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Primary work environment is temperature-controlled office setting but may also be visiting different manufacturing facilities where following appropriate safety protocols at the location would be required. Employee will be exposed to low levels of noise in an office.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We will ensure your application is fairly considered and if hired, you will have an equitable opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. Enerpac Tool Group will provide reasonable accommodations within the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for additional information.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the job described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

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