NBG Home

NBG Home is one of the largest home decor manufacturing companies and importers in the world. In our DNA is a history and a passion for home decor. NBG Home is built on a foundation of proven track records: our brands have decades upon decades of success meeting customer needs and creating incredible products. Together, we are the future of affordable home decor.

We are currently seeking a DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION based REMOTE. This role will lead all aspects of the Transportation function, including strategy, optimizing logistics footprint, order management, customer delivery and operations. Works pro-actively within the matrix environment to ensure the transportation priorities and strategies are incorporated into the overall NBG-Home operations function. The successful candidate will be an established leader with a proven track record of delivering results across a global transportation network. Strategic capabilities are a must, as well as being hands-on and comfortable with tactical execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the strategic direction and analyze financial reports, customer profitability, and other company data, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Direct all transportation planning and execution, including negotiation of ocean freight, rail, and truck contracts.
• Develop effective working relationships with carriers to secure the most cost-efficient transportation rates and ensures execution of all required business outcomes.
• Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day transportation operations of the company and directing major projects.
• Drive efficiencies and cost reduction throughout the delivery function and associated operating functions while maintaining a high level of performance.
• Develop and improve processes, reporting, and metrics to effectively measure status, performance, and identify any issues.
• Supervise a team of employees, delegating tasks accordingly, monitoring performance, and conducting regular follow-ups with business objectives.
• Optimize the transportation network from the inside, by researching and testing software tools, management methodologies, and workflow processes.
• Oversee the budgeting process for the department, from proposal to expense control, and monitor financial health of the function.
• Establish and maintain compliance of all programs with state and federal regulations, including those imposed by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• Oversees customer charge backs, fines and disputes related to transportation.

SKILLS

• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to cultivate a collaborative, innovative, results-oriented team with a high level of accountability and cross-functional partnership.
• Strategic vision with the ability to focus both on short-term and long-term objectives.
• Strong operational and process-oriented focus to help the team prioritize and execute flawlessly.
• Business acumen and analytical capabilities; ability to use data-driven insights to make decisions and evaluate risks and opportunities.
• Matrix management skills; ability to collaborate and influence across the organization.
• Ability to react quickly and effectively to rapidly changing business or industry circumstances.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Superb communication and coordination skills.
• Matrix management skills; ability to collaborate and influence across the organization.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years relevant logistics/transportation experience.
• 5+ years leading a team.
• Must have extensive experience leading ocean freight negotiations.
• Must have extensive experience coordinating logistics across geographical regions outside the US – Asia and Canada strongly preferred.
• Must have experience with all types of freight, including ocean, air, domestic parcel, rail, and truck.
• Understanding of international shipping processes and international compliance requirements.

Supervisory Responsibility: This role will lead a team - team size will vary

Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, speaking, listening, excellent vision, hearing

Travel Requirements: This position requires some domestic travel, approximately 10-20%

MUST be authorized to work in the United States