Vice President Logistics Operations

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Job Description: (Leader) of Logistics Operations

Nidec Motor Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of commercial/industrial electric motors, power generators and electronic devices. We are currently searching for a leader of Logistics Operations for our MOEN facilities. Responsible for the management and delivery of all logistics movements for Nidec MOEN globally, this role is an essential resource to ensure that all logistics best practices are employed across our MOEN business units, bringing stakeholders together to ensure execution of precise delivery.

Responsibilities:

• This leader will be responsible for providing facility-level guidance and daily tactical support with an initial heavy focus on Inbound Ocean and Air shipments; in addition to serving as the intermediary between MOEN Operations and the new-ACIM shared Logistics (Commercial) team.
• Analyze current state logistics processes across Nidec MOEN plants, identify best practices, and manage project implementations within the region.
• Continuously search and drive cost savings opportunities across transportation modes, improving material flow.
• Monitor logistics trends, for example: port status, supply chain risk and disruption, Trade - Import/Export, and communicate effectively to Business Unit internal customers.
• Present projects, proposals, and communications to Executive & Plant Management.

• Coordinate the transportation operations based on the negotiations established by Procurement area and general monitoring, and act to reduce costs involved in the process.
• Evaluate compliance with the delivery of the dispatch and departure times of material from the different ports of origin and into destination.

Minimum Requirements:

• 20+ years of experience working in global logistics, warehouse, supply chain, or transportation operations.
• Working knowledge of the Pros/Cons of various Modes of Transportation and regional strengths and weaknesses of key supplier-providers.
• Firm grasp of supply chain, inventory management, distribution, business, and management principles.
• Strong team player with the ability to Recruit, Train, and Develop a "next-level" team of Logistics professionals.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills; strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project Management Software.

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