Head of Logistics
- Proven Leadership: Experience building and leading logistics teams, with a track record of mentoring talent and fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture.
- Strategic Vision: Expertise in designing scalable logistics strategies, including inbound/outbound operations and Transportation Management System (TMS) implementation.
- Operational Excellence: Strong ability to develop efficient processes, optimize supply chain performance, and drive continuous improvement in a resource-constrained environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled at aligning diverse stakeholders (purchasing, planning, quality, finance) to ensure logistics supports broader business goals.
- Startup Mindset: Comfortable navigating ambiguity, making data-driven decisions, and adapting quickly to evolving priorities in a high-growth EV startup.
- Technical Acumen: Familiarity with supply chain systems (e.g., ERP, TMS) and a knack for leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- You’re a hands-on leader who’s passionate about building from scratch, driving innovation, and delivering results in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
- Design and implement cost-effective, scalable inbound and outbound logistics strategies to support Slate’s EV production goals.
- Drive fast, frugal, and scrappy approaches to optimize supply chain efficiency in a startup environment.
- Align logistics strategies with purchasing, planning, quality, and finance to ensure seamless operations.
- Build and lead a high-performing logistics team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving.
- Mentor and develop team members to grow skills and capabilities in logistics and supply chain management.
- Instill a “roll up the sleeves” mindset, leading by example to achieve ambitious goals.
- Source, evaluate, and implement a Transportation Management System (TMS) to streamline logistics operations.
- Partner with IT and other stakeholders to integrate logistics systems with existing ERP and supply chain tools.
- Drive adoption of automation and technology solutions to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Create and refine logistics processes for inbound material flow, outbound distribution, and inventory management.
- Balance structured process discipline with startup agility to adapt to evolving production needs.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics performance.
- Develop and manage relationships with logistics providers, carriers, and third-party partners to ensure reliable and cost-effective services.
- Negotiate contracts and service agreements to optimize costs and performance.
- Monitor vendor performance and implement KPIs to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with procurement, operations, logistics, and finance to align system and process capabilities with business needs.
- Act as a bridge between functional teams, ensuring technology solutions meet operational requirements.
- Provide executive-level visibility through metrics, dashboards, and improvement roadmap.
- Bachelors in Supply Chain, Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- 15 years minimum experience in supply chain operations, purchasing, systems, or analytics.
- Strong knowledge of ERP platforms and supply chain technologies.
- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel, or similar tools for data management and analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and system implementations.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes
- Builder mindset: creates scalable processes and tools in a pragmatic way.
- Data-driven thinker: leverages analytics to improve decision-making and outcomes.
- Structured yet agile: balances rigor with startup speed.
- Problem-solver: identifies inefficiencies, manages risks, and delivers solutions.
- Collaborative connector: unites teams across supply chain and business functions.
- Scalability: Handling large datasets efficiently within a database environment and being able to scale as the data and organization grows.
- Safety First
- Delight Customers
- One Team
- Relentless Improvement
- Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
- Respectful Collaboration
- Positive Legacy
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