Director of Logistics

SUMMARY

The Director of Logistics leads all materials management and logistics functions for the facility, including material planning, production scheduling, warehousing, receiving, inventory control, packaging, material handling, and internal material distribution. This role ensures the seamless flow of materials to support manufacturing operations and directs customer and vendor logistics interactions to achieve high levels of service, accuracy, and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee material planning, production scheduling, and customer service teams.

• Develop the annual departmental budget, including freight expenses, and maintain cost controls that support company financial goals.

• Establish yearly departmental objectives, communicate them effectively, and ensure timely execution aligned with company-wide strategies.

• Partner closely with cross-functional departments to develop efficient workflows that support customer delivery requirements.

• Ensure accurate shipments to external customers and maintain high standards of delivery performance.

• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives within the department and support facility-wide CI programs.

• Ensure materials required for production are available when needed, including proper levels of finished goods, WIP, and safety stock.

• Lead the logistics team with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to high performance.

• Collaborate with manufacturing and internal stakeholders to enhance logistics processes and implement corrective actions or improvements.

• Analyze data and reports to identify root causes of scheduling or material management issues and implement effective solutions.

• Develop and deploy methods and procedures that eliminate delivery issues and enhance shipment quality.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors.

• Operate within the Behr Production Systems framework, consistently meeting local and global performance targets in a team-oriented environment.

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a logistics team that includes a Supply Chain Manager, Master Schedulers, and Planners.

• Manage both salaried and hourly team members within the Logistics department.

• Direct reports include the Material Planning Supervisor, Scheduler, Customer Service, and Change Management personnel.

• Fulfill leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies and legal requirements, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, mentoring, coaching, recognition, and problem resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform this role, the individual must meet the following requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Engineering, Logistics, or related field preferred.

• Ten or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in materials management or operations.

• Automotive manufacturing experience required.

• At least two years of SAP experience, including SAP-MM, SAP-SD, SAP-PP, and SAP-WM.

• Proficiency with MRP II systems required.

• Experience with JIT and pull-system inventory methods.

• High energy level with the ability to manage variable stress and shifting priorities.

• Strong multitasking and accountability skills.

• Ability to succeed in a complex, fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership and employee development capabilities.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Fluency in English required; additional language skills are a plus.

• Ability to write clear reports and business correspondence.

• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to customers, managers, and internal teams.

• Demonstrates respect for differing viewpoints and diverse backgrounds.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts typically obtained through a four-year college degree.

REASONING ABILITY

• Skilled in problem-solving, data collection, fact-finding, and drawing logical conclusions.

• Ability to interpret technical instructions, both written and diagram-based, and manage multiple variables simultaneously.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to sit, use hands and eyes, reach, talk, and hear for up to 95% of the workday.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• Vision requirements include close, distance, and focused vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment: minimal noise and controlled conditions.

• Manufacturing and testing environments: may include loud noise, heat, airborne particulates, and hazardous materials (e.g., acids, solvents, oils).

• Strict adherence to PPE requirements is mandatory in production and lab areas.

WORK HOURS

• Must be able to work additional hours or days as needed, exceeding 40 hours per week during peak periods.