Lead Sourcing Manager-Logistics

<p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> <p><em><strong>"At La-Z-Boy we're dedicated to home... because home is what really matters and what will always matter. At the end of even the longest days, home is where we find ourselves."</strong></em><strong><em><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/230201741" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the full experience here.</a> </em></strong></p>

Monroe, Michigan

La-Z-Boy Corporate

<p><strong>Not many companies can say that they are both a household brand and one of the most innovative organizations in their industry. La-Z-Boy can. Ninety years after our first recliner, we&rsquo;re still re-inventing the industry.</strong></p> <p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. Our people are what drives us forward. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> https://www.la-z-boy.com/

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Full-Time

Competitive

Overview: Come join our team and help us Build Something Amazing.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Develop and manage an optimal mix of logistics service providers for all segments of the La-Z-Boy supply chain as part of our Global Supply Chain strategy&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead and manage the sourcing activities for all transportation modes and services: <ul> <li>International freight forwarding (air, ocean, customs brokerage),</li> <li>Domestic truckload and LTL</li> <li>Final mile furniture delivery providers</li> <li>Small parcel</li> <li>Freight audit and pay services</li> </ul> </li> <li>Responsibility for managing all commercial agreements, statement of works, carrier contracts, Master Service Agreements, and related contractual activities</li> <li>Strategic management of core providers using existing Procurement Vendor management processes, including but not limited to: <ul> <li>Supplier Scorecards</li> <li>Strategic business reviews</li> <li>Continuous Improvement programs</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the company to ensure all Logistics needs (inbound, outbound, interplant, and final mile delivery) are being addressed. Work with various Supply Chain operation leaders and third-party external carriers to assess needs, identify price, consumption and process improvement opportunities and identifying global savings opportunities</li> <li>Develop annual financial forecasts and reconcile monthly variances</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Lead and serve as initial point of commercial escalation for commercial issues and claims</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>SCOPE &amp; IMPACT:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>This position is acting as La-Z-Boy&rsquo;s commercial expert for Logistics services in addition to driving strategic alignment to support various division(s), ensuring the best value is achieved for each.</p>
Requirements: <p><strong>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field with 8-10 years of relevant experience, including 3-5 years of Logistics Strategic Sourcing experience in a global manufacturing or distribution company.</li> <li>Strong leadership qualities including effective cross-functional communication, team building and project/program management skills.</li> <li>Strong influencing skills and change management experience with the ability to successfully manage complexity and multiple priorities.</li> <li>Results-oriented, a bias to action and continuous improvement and able to effectively translate strategies into actionable plans</li> <li>Experience in working in less mature and &lsquo;white space&rsquo; spend categories</li> <li>Strong knowledge of multi-modal logistics pricing models and industry trends (air, parcel, ground, ocean, customs brokerage), industry regulations, and best practices</li> <li>Proficient in MS Office suite of products</li> <li>Up to 25 % travel</li> <li>Work experience in an international environment and matrix organizations</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>MBA or a master&rsquo;s degree in a related field</li> <li>CPM, CPSM or PPM</li> <li>Expert knowledge of industry trends (air, parcel, ground, ocean, customs brokerage), industry regulations, and best practices</li> <li>Ability to identify compliance and regulatory risks</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong>&nbsp; None</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <p>Office environment with no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.</p> <p><strong>CORE ATTRIBUTES:</strong></p> <p>Communicate Transparently</p> <p>Lead the Team</p> <p>Impact and Influence</p> <p>Deliver Results</p> <p>Coach and Develop</p> <p>OTHER DUTIES:&nbsp; Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.&nbsp; Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</p>