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　　Date: Jan 17, 2024

　　Location: Bellevue, WA, US, 98004

　　Company: PACCAR

　　Requisition Summary

　　The role of Assistant Director, Logistics Operations is a fast-paced leadership role supporting PACCAR’s North American logistics and supply chain operations. This position leads North American Logistics Operations including direct management of Corporate Logistics Planners and indirect management of Plant Traffic Managers.

　　This role is responsible for the coordination and management of shipments from PACCAR suppliers into PACCAR manufacturing locations within North America. Responsible for performance monitoring and facilitating communication between suppliers, carriers, and PACCAR business units. The position will work closely across internal business units, Plant Materials, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and ITD to ensure that Logistics objectives at both the Corporate and plant level are being attained. The Assistant Director of Logistics will develop and implement strategies and initiatives allowing assigned team members to achieve transportation cost and service goals.

　　This role will be required to recognize and analyze opportunities in the supply chain and execute strategies to maximize value to PACCAR. This person will also be held accountable for developing and implementing corrective actions to mitigate the impact of any identified service issues including cost, quality or on time delivery. Knowledge of material management practices and system capabilities will be critical. Strong interpersonal skills that promote team building and associate development are required.

　　Job Functions / Responsibilities

　　Manage a team of fourteen logistics professionals, including six plant traffic managers.

　　Manage team of Develop and execute strategies to meet or exceed service requirements related to supplier and carrier performance while reducing costs.

　　Develop and implement effective strategies to ensure goal achievement.

　　Develop and maintain positive relationships with Manufacturing Plants, Materials, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and Information Technology.

　　Communicate effectively with internal customers, carriers, vendors, team members, and management.

　　Utilize SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) effectively and leverage system capabilities and data when analyzing issues, identifying savings, and problem solving.

　　Responsible for compliance and enforcement of supplier requirements for SAP TMS.

　　Develop and promote a team environment.

　　Responsible for all aspects of team management including associate training, management, mentoring and progression development.

　　Pro-actively anticipate and resolve potential customer service, carrier, and internal group issues.

　　Responsible for managing PACCAR’s North American Freight Payment Provider.

　　Skills / Competencies

　　Experience with Just in Time (JIT) Logistics and Transportation Programs.

　　SAP Transportation Management System (S4 HANA) experience preferred.

　　Excellent leadership, planning, organizing, and analytical skills.

　　Ability to work in a multi-tasked, fast-paced environment.

　　Solid presentation skills including senior leadership presentations.

　　Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

　　Estimated travel required is 20-40%.

　　Qualifications

　　8-10 years of relevant logistics or transportation industry experience

　　Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required

　　Master's Degree preferred (e.g.: MS, MBA)

　　Demonstrated managerial and leadership experience to accomplish corporate objectives

　　Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint

　　SAP experience preferred.

　　Benefits

　　As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

　　401k with up to a 5% company match

　　Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement

　　Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time

　　Tuition reimbursement for continued education

　　Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

　　Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

　　Paid short-and long-term disability programs

　　Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

　　EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

　　This position is also eligible for annual incentive bonus compensation with a target of 25% of base pay.

　　Additional Job Information

　　PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Assistant Director of Logistics is $104,000 -$182,500 annually. This position is also eligible for annual incentive bonus compensation with a target of 25% of base pay. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.