DIrector, Global Logistics - Libertyville, IL

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location: Libertyville
Department:

Summary:

Reporting into the VP, Global Supply Chain, the Director of Global Logistics is responsible for leading the Global Logistics function (~280 Associates & $90 Million annual budget) including Global Distribution Operations (Roosendaal, Netherlands; Nashville, TN; & global 3PL network), Global Transportation & Trade Compliance, Global Customer Logistics, as well as the Logistics Project Management function. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient and effective storage and movement of goods with the objective of safe, timely, & high-quality service to our customers.

This role requires regular travel to sites within Hollister's Distribution Network, as well as occasional travel to Hollister Manufacturing Sites and regional Commercial Business Unit Offices. Preferred base location is Libertyville, IL, although a Hollister DC location (Roosendaal, Netherlands or Nashville, TN) could be considered. We have an onsite requirement of 3 days in office weekly.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Global Distribution Operations at Hollister DCs, as well as 3rd Party Logistics Providers (3PL's) including processes for customer order fulfillment, international replenishment order fulfillment, inventory management and facility management
• Oversee Global Transportation Operations including Private Fleet, Third Party Logistics Providers, Import/ Export Compliance, International Ocean/Air Carriers, Hazardous Materials Transportation Management
• Oversee Global Logistics Capital and Process Improvement Projects, as well as Logistics Strategy
• Set near-term and long-term goals and performance objectives (KPIs) and define initiatives to support
• Hire, coach and develop Logistics management team for high performance; Assess, assign/realign job duties as needed; Ensure succession plans are in place
• Determine future operational capabilities needed and enable people, process, & technology to achieve
• Leverage technology and automation to enhance logistics processes, improve visibility, and drive data-driven decision-making
• Determine future operational capabilities needed and enable people, process, & technology to achieve
• Assess performance data and identify, justify and execute strategic and process-oriented projects in collaboration with stakeholders, including distribution center design projects, logistics systems enhancement projects, efficiency/quality/cost/service improvement initiatives, etc.
• Develop, justify, and present Global Logistics annual budget & strategic Capital Investment Plans; Track and report actuals vs. budget, including risks and opportunities
• Negotiate and monitor third party contracts (3PL) for global business units to ensure service levels are met at competitive market rates
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and business partners to achieve optimal information flow and product flow and to ensure alignment on logistics vision, priorities, initiatives, etc.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and highly engaged working culture
• Ensure Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) are maintained
• Ensure compliance with corporate and/or industry initiatives particularly in areas of Regulatory Compliance and Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG)

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Lead Logistics Managers/Sr. Managers responsible for a large, global, and diverse team
• Cross-functionally collaborate in a matrixed organization
• Share thought leadership in the Logistics space
• Develop Logistics Capabilities over the near, mid, & long-term horizon and recommend technical solutions to enable these capabilities
• Utilize Continuous Improvement Process / Hollister Production System, where appropriate
• Set a positive example related to safety, quality, & service
• Communicate with excellent written and verbal skills
• Leverage strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Employ strong change management skills

Work Experience Requirements:

• Number of Overall Years Necessary: 15+
• Preferred type of experience:
  
  
  
  • International Logistics Operations
  • Distribution Center Operations
  • Transportation Management
  • Trade Compliance
  • Logistics Engineering / Warehouse Automation
  • Logistics Systems (WMS, TMS & interfaces with ERP)
  • Lean / Six-Sigma
  
  
  
  

Preferred Length of Experience:

• 10+ years in Logistics (required)
• 7+ years in people leadership role (required)
• 5+ years in Distribution
• 5+ years in Transportation & Trade Compliance

Education Requirements:

• B.S. / B.A in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or Business (required)
• MBA or MS preferred

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:

• Warehouse Management System usage/implementation experience
• Transportation Management System usage/implementation experience
• Transportation visibility system usage/implementation experience
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system knowledge
• Material handling technology and systems knowledge
• Lean / Six Sigma knowledge (Belt/Certification desired)

Local Specifications (English and Local Language):

• English

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 34708

Benefits Statement

Our Total Rewards package in aggregate is above market and includes competitive pay, paid time off programs, peer-to-peer recognition, health and life insurance, wellness programs and incentives, generous retirement savings, and a unique Benefit of Employee Share Ownership Program (BESOP).

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $150,341 - $236,250 yearly. The actual salary varies based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, abilities, and other legitimate business factors.
• The Company also provides a unique Benefit of Employee Share Ownership Program (BESOP) program based on earnings and length of service.
• The Company's health and welfare benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, spending/savings accounts, disability, company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves, statutory leaves/disability programs, accident, life, wellbeing, education assistance, adoption assistance, and voluntary benefit programs.
• The Company's 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan includes: auto-enrollment, ROTH, vesting and eligible participants "safe harbor" matching contributions.
• The Company's paid time off benefits include: 11 paid holidays, paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status, and sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status.
• The Company's additional benefits include: education assistance and adoption assistance benefit programs.