Logistics Director jobs in Kingsport, TN

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

Responsible for administering the freight-sheltered income program while ensuring timely delivery of inside collect and backhaul shipments. Enlists and qualifies various carriers and manages the claims and pallet recovery programs. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management and problem resolution.

Implements delivery programs within budgetary guidelines while still maintaining an acceptable level of customer satisfaction.

Generates period-end revenue report. Identify backhaul pickups that do not meet the minimum requirement for revenue.

Reviews daily purchase orders to build optimal consolidations to achieve maximum revenue. Establishes Booked Freight Cost with vendors. Negotiates contract rates and conditions with carrier.

Implements quality delivery initiatives and methods which meet the company's needs and the needs of the vendors/customers. Develops delivery strategies which are cost-effective and meet the necessary scheduling and time requirements. Qualifies carriers and maintains accurate rate, contract and insurance records.

Administers "pallets owed" to vendor program.

Administers claim recovery program.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience:

2 - 4 years of procurement, logistics, warehouse and / or administrative experience in related area.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Business management, procurement or related area.

Preferred Experience:

4 - 6 years of procurement, logistics, and warehouse experience within foodservice industry.

Supervisory experience.

Preferred Professional Certification(s):

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP).

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.