Distribution Director jobs in Chicago, IL

About FUCHS:
FUCHS Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of FUCHS S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 Billion. We provide high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, aerospace manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, transportation, food and beverage, mining, and energy. The organi-zation is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry and we are recognized for providing world-class technical support to our strong customer base.

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:
FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

Your Responsibilities:

The job will be responsible for setting and executing the strategy for FUCHS Corps logistics and distribution programs to drive service improvements to our customers and optimize cost. The Director of Logistics and Distribution will lead our warehouse teams and drive optimization in location, operations and advancing the company in technology to improve efficiency and cost. This role will also be responsible for the relationships, risk and financial management of all distribution partners, suppliers and 3PLs including the selection and onboarding of any new ones as business needs dictate.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to manage, lead and direct the FUCHS Corp, logistics and distribution team to optimize operations, drive efficiency and improve processes with new concepts and experience to make logistics and distribution a competitive advantage.
• Recommend, develop, and deploy opportunities for distribution and logistics cost reductions, risk management, and service improve-ments.
• Supporting the P&L through concepts that optimize ways to store and transport goods, warehouse goods to improve budget costing positions.
• Manage key logistics and distribution partners, managing supplier relationship management to ensure long term success and distribu-tion.
• Manage RFP process for logistics and distribution partners, including awarding business, implementation, and internal change man-agement.
• Develop and maintain KPI’s to drive continuous improvement in the areas of transportation, including on time in full delivery, freight cost management, fuel cost management, internal over the road freight teams.
• Team up with procurement to oversee negotiation of distribution partners and 3PL contracts and services.
• Responsible for the daily operations of the logistics department, distribution department, as we as demonstrating the ability to be a strategic partner to help foster the company progress towards our FUCHS 2025 vision.
• Collaborate with internal departments including information technology, engineering, and operations to drive advanced technologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness of product movement and handling.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Logistics, Distribution, Supply Chain or Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of previous managerial experience in logistics and/or distribution management
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Strong knowledge of logistics and distribution / supply chain.
• Successful track record in leading senior level strategic initiatives.
• Effective communicator with strong relationship building skills at all levels in the organization.
• Strong negotiation skills.

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as profession-als. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).

Do you have any questions? Rosalinda Almanza (rosalinda.almanza@fuchs.com) will be more than happy to answer them!