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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 44d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Director of Logistics is responsible for the strategy and execution of warehouse, transportation, and distribution activities for packaging, ingredients, and finished goods. This includes managing cold storage operations, negotiating carrier rates, and overseeing budgets to support strategic growth across manufacturing locations.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, along with at least 7 years of logistics experience. Preference is given to those with bakery manufacturing experience and certifications such as CSCP, Lean, or Six Sigma.
Full job description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Logistics Director reports to the Vice President, Supply Chain at Crown Bakeries. This is a key position in the Supply Chain function. This position is responsible for the strategy and execution of our warehouse, transportation, and distribution activities. This includes storage, transportation, and distribution of packaging, ingredients, and finished goods for Crown Bakeries. Working at the direction of the VP, Supply & Logistics, this role provides onsite leadership to ensure transportation, storage and distribution activities meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and housekeeping objectives that support the strategic growth initiatives across all manufacturing locations for Crown Bakeries
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct the strategy and execution of our warehouse, transportation, and distribution activities. This includes collaborating closely with suppliers and customers to build strong and long-lasting relationships. Direct sourcing and cost negotiation activities with carriers and 3rd party warehousing to set shipping and storage rates for inbound materials and product distribution. Negotiate the best “total cost of ownership” to include price, quality, and service levels. (15%)
Direct cold storage activities at Crown Bakeries company owned Cold Storage of Nashville (CSN) operations. This is a 24/7 operation with 25 employees. Manage staffing, training, inbound, storage, outbound, cycle counting and inventory consolidation needs. (15%)
Manage dedicated transportation supplier shuttle needs for company. Manage resources as needed to maintain schedules. (15%)
Manage the delivery process of products including inbound, shuttles, and outbound freight. This includes collaborating with the facility materials manager and customer support to ensure products arrive on time and in full. (15%)
Manage and support the development of direct employees and indirect employees. Partner with human resources to develop succession plans. Identify training needs, develop training content, and execute training plans. (10%)
Collaborate with shipping managers, plant managers, customer support, carriers, third party suppliers, and department leaders to ensure logistics are running smoothly, products are turning properly based on age and continually improve the supply chain. (10%)
Develop, recommend, and execute transportation, distribution, and storage best practices to align with company priorities as outlined by the VP, Supply & Logistics. (5%)
Recommend, execute, manage, and report inbound, outbound, shuttle, cold storage, and CSN budgets. Complete monthly P&L reviews and complete budget reforecasts as needed. (5%)
Lead transportation RFPs, carrier sourcing, lane negotiation, and carrier selections. Lead 3rd party storage sourcing, negotiations, and selection. Manage complaints, claims and service failures to successful resolution. (5%)
Develops the plan and strategy for future growth for finished goods storage and distribution. (5%)
Identify, recommend, and implement goals and KPI’s for the department and direct reports. Provide Weekly and Monthly goals and project updates.
Lead and participate in relevant company meetings.
Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in logistics operations and management.
Understand entire distribution and procurement process to develop efficiencies and cost reductions
Other duties as assigned by the VP, Supply & Logistics
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, operations engineering, supply chain management, or another similar-related field. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
7+ years’ experience working in the logistics field. Bakery manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting logistics for a multi-site manufacturing company is strongly preferred.
Good working knowledge of the consumer goods industry, in particular baking ingredients
Exceptional analytical skills and critical thinking. Must think strategically yet operate collaboratively across functions and departments to gather data and develop fact-based analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
Entrepreneurial mind-set, with a high tolerance for ambiguity and complexity. Ability to be efficient with limited resources.
Strong overall business acumen and creative thinking along with problem-solving and analytical skills knowledge
Organizational agility and resourcefulness, self-starter
Strong time management skills and experience working with high volume data.
Proven track record as a developer of talent
CSCP, Lean, Six Sigma certifications preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a production plant, shipping area, and office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to facility elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
EEO Statement
Crown Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment in our workplace and strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. This EEO policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
At Crown Bakeries, our partnership goes beyond taste; it's about the royal treatment, versatility and expertise.
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
LinkedIn followers
8,047
Crown Bakeries are a dedicated group of passionate bakers delivering unmatched baking expertise and unrivaled customer service to leading foodservice, food manufacturing and retail customers across America.
Offices: Nashville, TN 37204, US · Norcross, GA 30093, US · Smyrna, GA - Georgia 30082, US · Dickson, Tennessee 37055, US · Nashville, Tennessee 37210, US
Based on 681 listings with disclosed salaries, most logistics jobs in Tennessee pay between $60k–$160k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
How many Logistics jobs are open in Tennessee right now?
There are currently 8,210 open logistics positions in Tennessee listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Logistics roles in Tennessee?
Companies currently hiring include Domino's, Amazon, Lowe's Companies, Inc., Tractor Supply Company, Advance Auto Parts, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Logistics jobs in Tennessee?
Yes — 298 of the 8210 open logistics positions offer remote or hybrid work (88 remote, 210 hybrid).
How do I apply for Logistics jobs in Tennessee?
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.