Koppers Inc Hiring for Director of Logistics Job at Griffin, GA Full Time

Job Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to all the Performance Chemicals (PC) Logistics team.
• Responsible for the developing, documenting, and executing a comprehensive Logistics and Distribution Strategic Plan for PC, which will drive optimal Customer Service and Profitability.
• Optimize the PC Supply Chain/Logistics network.
• Drive Zero Harm while ensuring all regulatory and compliance measures are met within guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to implement Logistics Best Practices, which may include: Lean & Last Mile Logistics, Transportation Management Systems, Customer Driven Collaboration, Contract Carrier Management.
• Drive best practices to optimize Customer Satisfaction, systematize Logistic Activities leading to improved performance across established metrics.
• On-Going interaction with Customer Support and each Operations facility to ensure all Logistics Activities move forward in a harmonized and consistent manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business/Logistics or related field
• 15+ years of Logistics/Distribution management experience in progressively senior positions, with Operations experience an asset
• Demonstrated ability in building relationships internally & externally, across SBU functions, sites and key Corporate support personnel
• Strong analytical, financial & P&L skill required to succeed
• In depth knowledge of Key Logistics processes & current best practices.
• Ability to quickly establish credibility across the PC organization while engaging others to ensure the most effective efficient logistics solutions.
• Flexibility to seek & incorporate input from others.
• Demonstrated experience in creating/upgrading the Logistics function in an organization of similar size and scope.
• Familiar with all modes of transportation of bulk chemicals, including truck, rail and LTL
• Willingness to maintain company-paid temporary residence in Millington, TN for up to 18 months and up to 50% travel after that.
  • Position based in Griffin but primary Logistics Team is located in Millington, TN with additional team members in Rock Hill, SC and Hubbell, MI.
  • Given dispersed team, successful candidate expected to spend be majority of time initially at each site as required to build relationships, understand team dynamics and capability, assess systems and processes.
• Strong knowledge for operating ERP systems, with NAV knowledge and experience a distinct advantage.
• Familiar with SOX reporting requirements for a public company.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law.