McKesson Medical-Surgical is seeking a Director of Import Logistics with global experience to join the team in the Richmond, VA, Atlanta, GA, Boston Massachusetts, Bethlehem, PA, Jacksonville, or Orlando FL, area.
The Director of Import Logistics is a crucial leadership position responsible for strategically managing and optimizing the logistics and transportation of goods across international borders. This role involves developing and executing a comprehensive logistics strategy for both current and emerging markets, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, and optimizing supply chain operations. This role requires leading and inspiring domestic and international teams, delivering logistics solutions within budget and on time, managing vendor relationships and enhancing visibility to container shipment processes.
Additionally, this role focuses on driving successful engagement with key business partners by managing key relationships, removing barriers for increased collaboration, and implementing strategies that support sourcing, procurement, trade compliance and operations. International import experience with customs expertise is highly preferred.
Success in this role will be demonstrated by your ability to ensure an operational excellence, empower data driven decisions influencing our strategic vision, and effectively manage relationships and logistics processes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Develop and implement a global transportation and logistics strategy that aligns with the company’s overall business objectives.
- Identify and evaluate new logistics opportunities and markets to expand the company’s global footprint.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with logistics service providers, including carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop domestic and international logistics teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Establish clear performance metrics and provide regular feedback to ensure team alignment with strategic goals.
- Provide visionary leadership to the global transportation team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Mentor and develop team members, building a high-performing and motivated workforce.
- Communicate effectively with senior management, providing regular updates on transportation performance and strategic initiatives.
Operational Excellence:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of global transportation, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of goods.
- Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize risks.
- Develop complete risk mitigation plan for short-term and long-term disruptions.
- Oversee the entire container lifecycle, including procurement, utilization, and maintenance.
- Ensure optimal container load planning and execution to maximize cost-efficiency and minimize delays.
- Develop and implement strategies to manage container inventory, track movements, and reduce demurrage costs.
- Address and resolve any transportation-related issues promptly to minimize impact on customers.
- Implement standard operating procedures and best practices to streamline booking processes.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and company policies.
- Develop and manage risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
- Leverage data analytics and technology to gain insights into transportation performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
- Implement tools and systems to enhance visibility and tracking of shipments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with internal teams, including procurement, supply chain, risk management, and brand management, to align logistics strategies with business needs and to ensure seamless integration of logistics with transportation planning and execution.
- Collaborate with sourcing and procurement teams to align transportation operations with supplier capabilities and market conditions.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments to drive seamless operations.
Financial Management:
- Develop and manage the global transportation budget, ensuring cost efficiency and financial accountability.
- Monitor and report on key financial metrics, identifying areas for cost savings and operational improvements.
Team Management:
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by maintaining reliable and responsive transportation services.
- Lead and coordinate offshore booking teams to ensure timely and accurate bookings of shipments.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in global logistics and transportation.
- Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the team to explore new ideas and approaches to improve operations.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and logistics service providers.
- Build department’s digital roadmap.
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent experience. Typically has 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years management experience. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in global transportation, logistics, or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Additional Skills:
- Proven track record of managing container logistics, transportation partnerships, and international shipping operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in transportation management software and tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- International and domestic travel, as required.
