Director of Logistics
Company: Brierstone Executive Search
Location: Detroit
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Overview: The Director of Logistics is responsible for
developing and managing a best-in-class distribution and
transportation network that meets the needs of customers, provides
competitive advantage to support profitable growth strategy and
focuses on continuous improvements to quality, productivity, cost
reduction and overall performance. The Director of Logistics will
be responsible for the centrally led functions of Transportation,
Distribution Operations, Risk Management, Operational Analysis and
Industrial Engineering . Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Deliver strategic direction on competitive cost advantage to all
business units with emphasis on revenue growth, quality and
performance to the customer. Partner with Independent Business
Regions to profitably grow top line with new business in the
consumer goods space Spearhead the development of strategic supply
chain management plans to position the business on a path of
continuous improvement in meeting customer requirements,
technology, network design, operating cost and overhead costs with
the execution led in the field. Drives the processes, metrics and
controls across the supply chain that will enable the company to
become 1 in supply performance with customers by delivering on
financial commitments to the business. Utilizes and requires use
of, appropriately detailed financial analysis in business cases to
be used for approval of capital appropriations, sourcing decisions,
network analysis, cost reduction projects, etc. Direct
responsibility for supply chain network design, cross region
performance improvement projects at the distribution centers,
oversight of transportation, , fleet operations support and freight
bill management. Develop people by encouraging others to pursue
opportunities for growth and development, soliciting feedback to
improve own performance and proactively mentoring and coaching a
diverse pool of current and future leaders. Job Requirements:
Extensive knowledge of supply chain operating systems, performance
metrics and analytical approaches and tools Ten (10) years
experience in complex supply chain networks, including direct
operational responsibility for distribution centers and
transportation operations, preferred Proven ability to lead diverse
teams to achieve cost, quality, and time to market commitments
Experience participating in or leading a significant change
initiative and managing across disciplines, functions or other
organizational boundaries. Experience with budgeting processes –
development of a complex annual operating plan and execution to the
plan on a period-by-period basis Cross-functional experience in
Merchandising, Marketing, Retail Operations, Finance and Program
Management desired Experience recruiting, managing, retaining and
developing current and future leaders in the organization.
Keywords: Brierstone Executive Search, Pontiac , Director of Logistics, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Detroit, Michigan
