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VP of Global Contract Logistics & Distribution (Ocala)

R+L Global LogisticsOcala, FL, United States

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Vice President Of Global Contract Logistics & Distribution

The Vice President Of Global Contract Logistics & Distribution is responsible for driving the strategy, implementation, and performance of third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse and fulfillment operations worldwide. You will expand and oversee a global network of outsourced operations while working directly with customers to design and implement offshore fulfillment and distribution solutions. In addition to operational excellence, you will play a key role in driving revenue and margin growth by developing new business opportunities, optimizing costs, and enhancing operational efficiencies across all regions.

Vice President Of Global Contract Logistics & Distribution responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following :

Global 3PL Oversight : Expand, lead and manage relationships with third-party logistics providers. Negotiate service expectations, pricing structures, and performance standards. Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met, compliance with legal and operational requirements, operational efficiency is optimized and cost-effective solutions are implemented.
Revenue & Margin Growth : Drive revenue growth by identifying and executing opportunities for new business and expanding existing relationships. Work closely with the sales and business development teams to design profitable offshore fulfillment solutions. Lead margin improvement initiatives through cost control and optimizing the efficiency of 3PL networks.
Strategic Fulfillment Solutions : Partner with customers to design, implement, and scale offshore fulfillment and distribution strategies that align with their global supply chain needs while driving profitability.
Operations Excellence : Monitor and improve key performance metrics across multiple distribution centers worldwide to drive performance, cost savings, and customer satisfaction.
Cross-functional Collaboration : Work alongside teams in Sales, IT, Compliance, and Transportation to ensure the seamless execution of customer-specific logistics solutions and new business ventures.
Innovation and Best Practices : Stay informed of global market trends, emerging technologies, and logistics best practices to continuously enhance R+L's fulfillment capabilities and offerings.
Cost and Risk Management : Oversee global warehouse and distribution budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and aligning operations with overall revenue and margin targets. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with offshore operations, such as financial, legal and regulatory, geopolitical instability, environmental and operational.
Leadership : Mentor and guide a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence across regions.
Regular and reliable attendance, with or without reasonable accommodation, is an essential function of this position and is crucial for maintaining workflow and productivity.
The above job functions are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience; Master's Degree preferred.

Expertise in negotiating robust contracts between customers and third-party logistics providers that outline terms and conditions, performance metrics, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with internal teams and external partners. Ability to engage with diverse groups of people, showing respect and consideration for different viewpoints, cultural norms, values and communication styles. Adept at fostering open dialogue and transparency across different locations and work cultures.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Capable of clearly and effectively conveying information and presenting to internal and external business partners.

Willingness and ability to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally to support business operations and strategic initiatives.

Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance, with or without reasonable accommodation.

15+ years in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field, with at least 5 years in senior management or executive-level roles overseeing global 3PL networks and offshore fulfillment solutions.

Global Expertise : In-depth knowledge of international logistics, international trade agreements and customs regulations, and offshore fulfillment practices.

Revenue & Margin Focused : Proven experience in driving revenue growth and margin improvement within a global supply chain or logistics environment.

Proven Leadership : Demonstrated ability to grow, manage large-scale, international logistics operations and drive results through strategic partnerships with 3PLs.

Customer-Centric Mindset : Strong track record of designing and implementing fulfillment and distribution solutions that meet diverse customer needs and drive profitability.

Ability to organize and oversee projects, define scopes, set and meet deadlines, track progress, and manage resources effectively.

Ability to multitask, shift focus and adjust to rapidly changing priorities, circumstances and unexpected challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic and evolving logistics and distribution environment while maintaining a positive attitude and providing unmatched customer service.

Proficient in utilizing various technology platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and video conferencing tools (WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

Ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish fluently; Spanish fluency is essential for this role, as you will be working directly with Spanish-speaking clients.

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