Ventura Foods

Vice President, Logistics

Ventura Foods

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $234,043 - $318,241 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Lead and optimize the company's total logistics operations, overseeing distribution & transportation services
  • Plan and coordinate transportation carriers and 3rd party warehousing providers with operational and fiscal responsibility
  • Act as Supply Chain liaison to customers for logistics initiatives, efficiency improvements, and Joint Business Planning
  • Build cross-functional relationships with Commercial, Manufacturing, Planning, and IT leaders to advance initiatives
  • Develop, direct, and ensure execution of Logistics operations, programs, and strategy to support current and future growth
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing logistics team and implement training programs
  • Oversee company's distribution network (owned warehouse + 3P/L's) and optimize deliveries, productivity, cost, inventory, network, manpower, and workflows
  • Collaborate with S&OP for forward planning of Logistics requirements
  • Own Service Standards initiative and ensure implementation and sustainment
  • Develop annual inbound/outbound transportation and external warehousing budgets and manage vendor negotiations and performance
  • Ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is required
  • 10+ years in supply chain management experience with a heavy focus on logistics, with at least 7+ years in leadership roles is required
  • In-depth knowledge of distribution and transportation is required
  • Ability to travel up to 30%
  • Master's degree is preferred
  • Supply Chain experience in the Foodservice industry is highly desired
  • Full ERP implementation experience is desired
  • Rail fleet experience is helpful
  • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, cost optimization, and supply chain efficiency
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in using logistics management software and data analysis tools
  • A strategic thinker with a customer-centric approach to logistics operations