Director Supply Chain Engineering

Xpress Global Systems (XGS) strives to be the best-in-class service provider in the nationwide transportation of floor coverings. We provide a broad range of services, including LTL and Truckload, Return Management, Warehousing, Cutting, and Fulfillment for our valued Customers. 

The Supply Chain Engineering Director will be responsible for overall performance goals for productivity, cost, quality, inventory and storage of multi-client, multi-site floor distribution center for commercial and residential delivery service and support all aspects of business development. 

What you'll be doing at XGS..

• Manage planning and set up of warehousing space and ensure optimum use of space and takes an active role in forecasting and planning
• Ensures the company is employing best practices in lean management, Kaizen and the like
• Establishes operational procedures for timely and accurate activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials and keeping warehouse inventory current
• Ensures that Service Center users are trained and consistently use the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Support service centers in the execution of SOP; establish goals and metrics to ensure inventory control, decrease product damage, reduce accidents and injuries and improve profitability
• Reviews analyses of activities; costs (full P&L responsibility), operations, WM (Warehouse Management) systems, and forecasts data to determine department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives
• Support service center managers to create an effective labor plan to ensure proper staffing levels, manage attrition, control labor spend to include seasonal, full-time, part-time, temporary labor and overtime
• Set up, and plan SOP schedule for distribution services, including receiving, shipping, and handling returned/damaged goods and administrative activities to ensure the customer requirements are met
• Participate in the development of, revenue and profit (P&L) for site and ensure all revenue assessorial is captured to maximize revenue at the site, with an understanding of client’s contracts and potential for future business
• Ensure customer and vendor contract requirements are administered and enforced
• Collaborate with Finance and Equipment Management to identify and manage warehouse needs for equipment leases and purchases
• Collaborate in building leasing and purchase activities including locating the most effective sites that leverage and optimize the transportation system

What are we looking for in a candidate...

• Minimum of 10 years related Supply Chain management, preferably in 3PL, Distribution or LTL Operations
• 7-10 years of Transportation industry experience overall, required
• Management or project management experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related area, or combination of equivalent education and work experience
• Demonstrated proficiency using P.C. spreadsheet, word processing and database management applications (e.g., MS Access, Excel and Word)
• Ability to write system queries and pull reports for analysis
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical, business planning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify issues, requirements and opportunities for improvement
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

At XGS, we are a company that stives to bring our people together for open collaboration, development and growth, regular celebrations while supporting and building stronger communities in which we serve.