Total 3 Director/C-Level Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in AF Joplin MO

Core Responsibilities:

Supply Chain 360 Operational Management and Process Improvement (30%)

• Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, production, inventory management, logistics, and distribution.
• Develop and manage inventory control processes and demand & supply planning to optimize for stock levels and cashflow, minimize waste, and reduce costs.
• Continuously assess and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and lower costs.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the supply chain budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness while meeting operational goals.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of supply chain operations and implement corrective actions as necessary.

Production, Procurement, Logistics and Distribution (30%)

• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with contract manufacturers/factories, suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure the procurement/manufacturing of high-quality materials & products at competitive prices.
• Support NPD/NPI and establish quality control standards: To ensure continuous improvement on products and support new product development, from sourcing, development to production. To work closely with contract manufacturers to implement product quality checks and audit processes.
• Ensure efficient logistics and distribution processes, including the management of third-party logistics (3PL) providers, to guarantee timely delivery of products to customers.

Regulatory, Import & Export operations (20%)

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards in supply chain operations.
• Oversee and manage all import and export activities for consumer goods, including coordination with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and shipping lines.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation for all international shipments, including bills of lading, import/export declarations, and certificates of origin.

Team Leadership & Collaboration (20%)

• Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain & operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as sales, marketing, and finance, to align supply chain strategies with overall business objectives.

Skills & Qualifications

1. 10 or more years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within the FMCG or CPG industry.
2. Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, 3rd party manufacturing and inventory management concepts and practices.
3. Able to speak Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin-speaking business partners and stakeholders
4. Excellent leadership and team management skills.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
6. Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools (e.g., ERP systems) is an advantage
7. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
8. Strategic thinking and ability to align supply chain operations with broader business goals.
9. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
10. High level of integrity and ethical standards in decision-making.
11. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
12. Knowledge of international trade regulations and customs procedures
13. Relevant certifications such as APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) are a plus
14. Experience working in a startup or small company environment is a plus, but not required
15. Willingness to travel for supplier meetings and site visits

About Us:

Job Description:

This role works with the Global Supply Chain leader on Enterprise strategy and leads the BW Packaging Global Supply Chain team in to improve supply chain performance, reduce parts and material costs, and enhance processes and practices in partnership with the BW Global Supply Chain team across the Platform:

• Drive business process improvements and system enhancements for greater control, operating efficiencies, and best practices across the Platform.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members towards better supply chain processes, performance metrics, and business analytics for the Platform.
• Partner with the Group President, Global Supply Chain Leader, and Division leaders to deploy strategic and operational initiatives for the Platform, primarily in the areas of cost improvement and product/parts standardization.
• View performance and improvement initiatives through the broader Platform lens to support resourcing opportunities and leveraging the Divisions to effect decisions and results.
• Reinforce and enable Division performance, standardized processes and practices, and consistent application of policies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Lead deployment of Enterprise strategy into the domestic and international purchasing, sourcing, and logistics functions within divisions with the following responsibilities:

• Leadership – Deploy the transformation strategies as set by the Global BW Supply Chain leader through structural design, process improvements, and systems application to support more effective and efficient supply chain for the Platform. Drive supply chain strategies and teams across Divisions and functions that support global business strategies for growth and performance improvement.
• Supplier Relationship Management – Oversee supplier relationship management and contract negotiations, while closely aligning with B-W Enterprise Supply Chain leadership. Identify and develop supplier relationships with key suppliers based on ongoing business needs as well as strategic Platform goals. Work closely with suppliers and division leadership to identify opportunities for innovation and set strategies to deliver.
• Platform Initiatives – Help prioritize and lead supply chain opportunities initiated by the collective team. Lead teams and direct initiatives to optimize business processes, implement shared services, enhance usage of systems, leverage IT resources, and drive improved overall supply chain performance.  Evaluate resources and skills across the Platform that can benefit the broader team on a specific task, new role, and/or mid-term Project by identifying and bringing the proper resources for prioritized work.
• Strategic Planning – Serve as a resource and sounding board that aligns the Visions, EVA Plans, Budgets, and performance of the Platform while identifying synergies and joint initiatives. Establish objectives for the supply chain function in conjunction with policies and procedures that impact day-to-day operations as well as the long-term strategic direction of the Platform.
• Budget – Partner with Enterprise supply chain, finance and operations leadership to create a comprehensive spend analysis framework and establish short and long-term supply chain budgets for the Platform. Oversee training and communication of supply chain data/tools to team members to ensure a unified approach to data consistency, terminology, and reporting accuracy. Identify cost reduction strategies through supplier relationship management, driving supply chain team member communication across divisions, leveraging data/tools, and establishing best-in-class sourcing strategies.

Required Education and Experience:

• A successful blend of entrepreneurial disposition and established business experience to effectively lead supply chain leaders through building cost disciplines and a continuous improvement mindset to fuel future growth. Ideally, has led previous global supply chain groups, divisions, acquisitions, etc.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain leadership.
• MBA or MS in Supply Chain Management and APICS designation preferred.
• Executive presence, dynamic interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and integrity.
• Excellent team building and change management skills, with the leadership skillset to recruit, train, coach, and mentor top-quality team members at both Platform and operating business level.
• Strong problem solving skills, an empathetic demeanor, strategic thinking skills for assessing needs and recommending changes.
• A strong working knowledge of domestic and international supply chain principles, MRP-driven operations, business intelligence, and effective business processes across all functions.
• Experience in a global manufacturing in a multi-business/entity and multi-currency environment, ideally in a complex machine assembly environment.
• A solid understanding of supply chain management software tools and the ability to communicate and work well with IT teams to implement changes and improvements. 
• A demonstrated ability to work with all levels of Leadership, including Company Leaders, business leaders, and across the various corporate functional and Division teams to provide relevant insightful information to collaboratively drive decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written that is able to convey a message that is clear and concise with proper direction.

• Frequent global and domestic travel may be required for this position up to 30

Supervisory/Responsibility:

This role will provide direct leadership to a team of 4-6 group Supply Chain team members and have a strong dotted line connection to divisional supply chain leaders.

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Company:

The role of a business development director is to build and grow internal and external relationships in order to help the business to grow revenues and increase profits.

As well as leading sales and client-relationship management, the business development director will track new markets and trends, recommend new products and services, grow new strategic partnerships, write proposals, and helps guide the long-term objectives to meet business requirements.

The business development director will carry out most of your work with the sales teams. You will also work across multiple teams and be involved in leading strategic development across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Driving increasing business revenue, identifying and developing new opportunities and building and expanding the presence of the company and its brands.
• Tracking new markets and emerging trends, recommending new products and services, proposes and developing new strategic partnerships
• Writing proposals and plans, and guiding long-term objectives to meet business needs and requirements
• Building and growing solid relationships with vendors, distributors and internal and external customers in order to bring new business opportunities to the organisation.
• Researching emerging trends and recommending new company offerings to satisfy customers’ needs.
• Identifying opportunities for the business to grow and increase profits.
• Finding potential partnership opportunities for the business with a view to expanding its reach and/or improving its processes.
• Presenting marketing opportunities to the business and helping to develop marketing strategies.
• Researching emerging trends and recommending new company offering to satisfy customer needs.
• Developing and managing strategic partnerships to grow business.
• Presenting business or marketing opportunities to company executives and management.

Requirement :-

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, finance, or related field, master degree in advantageous.
• Proven business development, sales, or marketing experience.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen
• Detail-oriented and persuasive.