Description:

Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a Logistics Manager. This role will primarily support the SunSetter brand and will have a heavy emphasis on Transportation as well as identifying opportunities related to 3PL, cost & service levels, enhancing metrics & KPI's and driving continuous improvement within the function while partnering with senior leadership.

This role can be based in our Middleton, WI Corporate Headquarters or remotely in Chicago, Milwaukee, Green Bay, or the Minneapolis area.

Company Overview

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over 9,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.  Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial buildings.

Our company has invested heavily building capabilities the last three years to become a leader in product innovation.  As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates.  We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerating pace and have a lot to offer consumers who want to improve their home décor. 

Job Summary

The Logistics Manager is primarily responsible for cost and performance management for logistics functions primarily supporting the SunSetter brand products including – developing and managing KPIs, cost management and reporting, carrier performance management, provider accounts payable, and continuous improvement activities.    The manager will be part of a team of logistics professionals more broadly tasked with improving the processes across the Transportation and Logistics functions for the Springs Window Fashions enterprise.

Job Responsibilities

Support a strategic roadmap for continuous improvement, quality processes, reporting and metrics that support the total cost management program; enable streamlining to achieve operational excellence, benchmarking, and development and tracking of cost management key performance metrics and lessons learned

Liaison to the SunSetter business group, providing logistics financial reporting, cost management, and carrier performance management for the business

Develops and manages key performance indicators to form the basis for third party provider performance assessments, corrective actions, and assessment of fulfilled contractual obligations

Develops, negotiates, and manages third-party contracts and rate agreements for freight, brokerage compliance, as well as audit and ensuring on time payment of carrier invoices

Ensures logistics needs of the business are fully met

Understands business growth strategies and drives continuous improvement projects to minimize logistics expense

Conducts regular business review meetings with the business leadership team to report on state of the relationship, key performance indicators and critical event plans

Leads accrual audit to ensure freight payment processes are being followed, Third Party Logistics (3PL) transaction fees are accurate, and corrective actions are timely and effective

Assists in the use of current and new technology to improve visibility to performance and cost and enable additional efficiencies and improvements in the distribution network

Assist with strategic network design projects to improve service and cost

Works closely with finance and business unit leadership to forecast and manage monthly and annual cost budgets

Requirements:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a supply chain/operations discipline

MBA/Professional Logistics Certification Preferred

10+ years of experience in logistics

Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions

Demonstrated ability to create and develop and function as part of a high performance team

Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement activities

Strong verbal and written communication skills – experience working in cross functional teams and engaging with senior leadership

Demonstrated capabilities to effectively utilize MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for analysis and presentation of recommendations, analysis, and status of business/business initiatives

Ability to travel at least 25% of the time