Global Logistics Director Peachtree Corners Warehousing

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What we’re looking for:

Our continued dramatic growth has created the need for a director to drive our rapidly expanding Peachtree Corners GA warehouse operations, which supports our manufacturing sites. Suitable leaders must have detailed knowledge of supply chain best practices, the business systems used to enact them, and the creation of strategic roadmaps to reach performance excellence. This role will have the ability to structure and develop their internal organization, while also building productive relationships with key global stakeholders. The role will have dotted line responsibilities to the logistics function for global logistics operations in Peachtree Corners, GA.

Primary responsibilities include:

This key senior management position will manage the Peachtree Corners Georgia Campus warehouses including shipping, receiving, inventory control, space management, resource planning and safety. This will include global Interaction with other campus warehouse leadership to deliver world class warehouse performance. They will also be part of the Global Logistics organization with goals to support manufacturing operations with inbound materials, maximize product availability, warehouse capacity/capability and assure optimal product delivery. Using Lean methods, this person will establish company protocols around SOX, ISO, regulatory and compliance in support of corporate guidelines. This person will establish our campus warehousing strategies to ensure service levels and KPI’s are met.

Critical Success Factors:

• Execute the vision for warehouse layouts and new Peachtree Corners campus build specs.
  • Continue to drive the discussion on use of new automated warehouse technologies such as ASRS and automated material delivery including AMR’s.
  • Contributes to capital selection process to ensure purchases support operations and growth.
• Partner with Global Supply Chain/Purchasing to continue the formulation of their support for necessary Inbound material flow strategies. This is inclusive of purchasing, planning, warehousing, and control of materials from the receipt of forecasting of replenishment needs to the delivery of finished products to finished goods warehouses and distribution.
  • Based on this deliverable ensure planning for warehouse capacity in Peachtree Corner, GA campus
• Manage transactional integrity and establish controls to ensure Intuitive is operating at the highest level of inventory control performance based on key performance metrics and minimized supply chain risk.
• Work jointly with all warehouse campuses to ensure strategies, policies, procedures, and overall team are in place to optimize value of the entire function in creating a world class warehousing group in driving common processes to support the Global Supply Chain
• Look at the organizational structure, technical capability, business processes, and systems necessary to achieve the company’s current and future priorities and propose suggested changes.
• Communicating strategic and tactical recommendations through formal updates to a wide variety of stakeholders, including executive-level, finance, logistics and operations support teams
• Works collaboratively with other departments regarding operational policies and procedures. This is inclusive of Supply Chain, Planning, and Manufacturing.
• Interactions may involve attempting to influence peers and senior level managers regarding matters of significance to the organization.
• As the Peachtree campus continues to grow and increase product offering this person must build a well-motivated and cohesive management team to accomplish business targets by means of leadership and team building initiatives.
• Build credibility and effective relationships with warehouse managers, peers, and direct reports.
• Attract and retain a high-performing team by leading with inclusion and diversity to attract and motivate people to produce their best work.
• Manage the organization to improve operational quality, efficiency, and minimize labor overtime as well as premium/normal freight expenses.
  • Instill a lean methodology and mentality of continuous improvement within management and staff.
• Ensure and maintain compliance with all global medical and financial regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
• Participate in existing sustaining and new product (NPI) planning processes to assure timely readiness of materials to support product launches and plant ramp up plans.
• Participate in the design and implementation of S4Hana and related warehouse WM systems.
• Establishes annual goals and priorities, in coordination with corporate priorities and manages performance to ensure attainment.
• Continue the refinement of warehouse metric dashboards and analytics to measure performance, guide recommendations, and drive business continuity.
• Create labor models to support future growth and drive the decision-making regarding capital, resources, and insourcing vs outsourcing strategies.
• Cultivate a healthy work environment aligned with company culture and values.
• Always maintain corporate confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent. MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• At least 15+ years of experience leading high-tech and or medical device warehousing and supply chain. Experience in a fast-growing multibillion-dollar company preferred.
• Professional management certification such as APICS CPIM or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of SAP S4/Hana, WMS, eWM system operation and capability
• Proven business and financial acumen in supply chain, global logistics, planning and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership skills in building and managing large teams with a history of world class performance.
• Inspiring leadership skills to recruit, motivate, and develop the top talent required in a high growth environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical skills are required.
• Detailed knowledge of enterprise scale warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, multi-echelon inventory management, and visibility systems desired.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

EEO and AA Policy

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.