Director, International Transportation
Company: Lowe's
Location: Mooresville
Posted on: February 24, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
The primary purpose of this role is to direct the movement of
170,000 import containers within the US from arrival at port to
delivery to Lowe's Distribution Centers including the management of
drayage, chassis, Coastal Holding Facilities, and 3 rd party
Transload Distribution Centers. Position is accountable for $150M
annual expense across transportation and distribution operations.
This position will be responsible for the strategic expansion, cost
efficiency, and operational performance of Lowe's Import
Distribution network including the establishment of new facilities,
staffing, technology, 3PL selection, and optimized flow . Key
Responsibilities:
--- Direct the processing and flow of import containers through
coastal holding or import warehouses and transload facilities.
Either operated by Lowes or by selecting party providers who
operate them on Lowe's behalf
--- Develops and executes strategies that deliver operations cost
reductions while enhancing supply chain continuity and on-time
delivery performance
--- Directs all areas of import distribution operations including
safety, supplier performance, regulatory compliance, budget,
staffing, equipment, capital projects, and customer service
--- Develops strategies and tactics to optimize logistics programs,
lead time, and reduce costs associated with the handling of product
and optimize operations efficiency
--- Defines policies and procedures that ensure optimal performance
for transportation, shipping, receiving, and distribution systems
for all US import operations
--- Makes recommendations on ways to improve efficiencies and drive
continuous improvement throughout the import distribution
network
--- Establishes and develops overall import inbound transportation
and distribution operating KPI metrics to improve the flow of
product through the supply chain and improve the overall
utilization and customer service
--- Collaborates with other departments to integrate logistics with
all business processes including merchandising, stores, supply
chain operations and vendors
--- Leads the implementation of appropriate import Warehouse
Management System(s) that optimize cost, service, visibility and
operational efficiency
--- Manages 3PL providers, capacity requirements, and rate
negotiations for drayage operations and 3PL facility operations.
Attracts, develops, and retains talent to maximize team bench
strength
-- Minimum Qualifications:
--- Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, or related
field
--- 7 years' experience in international logistics with 5 years of
leadership experience OR 10+ years of experience and 10+ years
leadership experience
--- Experience in international logistics, dray ops and
distribution About Lowe's:
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE-- 50 home
improvement company serving approximately 18 million customers a
week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2019 sales
of $72.1 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or
service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and
employ approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville,
N.C., Lowe's supports its hometown Charlotte region and all
communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe,
affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of
skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
About Lowe's in the Community:
As a FORTUNE-- 50 home improvement company, Lowe's is committed to
creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next
generation of skilled trade experts through nonprofit partnerships.
Across every community we serve, Lowe's associates donate their
time and expertise through the Lowe's Heroes volunteer program. For
the latest news, visit Newsroom.Lowes.com or follow @LowesMedia on
Twitter. Job ID 2047550BR Line of Business Corporate Job Category
Supply Chain Department LWS_USA_Supply Chain Transportation an
Employment Type I Regular Employment Type II Full time Location #
1999 Location Name Mooresville, NC (SSC) Location Address 1000
Lowes Boulevard State North Carolina 28117 EEO Statement Lowe's is
an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel
practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex,
gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical
disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status,
genetic information, or any other category protected under federal,
state, or local law.
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