Logistics Operations Associate Jobs in Seattle, WA

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

The Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring that finished product is safely and efficiently taken from production, processed through distribution, loaded on trailers per developed routings, and safely delivered on time without damage to the customer. In addition, the Logistics Manager will oversee material management from receiving to distribution, and inventory management. The manager will drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team by utilizing continuous improvement tools and identifying and implementing best practices from across the organization. This position will work closely with customers, sales, and operations to optimize the efficiency of the delivery network while managing costs while improving value service.  The manager will lead the development and implementation of evolutionary logistics concepts as well as support daily customer requirements and solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and manage activities of the Materials, Distribution and Logistics department / teams.
• Ensure that the correct products are safely delivered on time and complete, while meeting or exceeding efficiency goals and KPIs.
• Assign responsibility to supervisors and leads as needed to achieve goals and objectives.
• Independently develop strategies to improve logistical efficiencies, and work with Logistics and Operations to ensure successful deployment of those strategies.
• Champion customer solutions related to logistics and quickly communicate issues and opportunities to improve customer relationships.
• Lead communication between operations, customers, and sales regarding logistics performance and solutions.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects with internal and external partners to improve all aspects of material flow and logistics.
• Ensure all staff are meeting compliance and process training requirements, including DOT, safety training, etc.
• Review analysis of activities, costs, operations and forecast to determine the department's progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Review warehouse layouts and delivery schedules as appropriate. 
• Identify and justify the need for capital projects, negotiate leased vehicle rates and freight tariffs and prepare zero-based operating budget annually.
• Lead the processes necessary to ensure the appropriate level and mix of inventory is stocked at each applicable location to ensure high service levels with minimum inventories and a positive cash flow each month.
• Ensure finished goods inventories are active and of high utility.  Coordinate with sales and marketing to reduce/eliminate slow moving materials.  Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure obsolete inventory is recycled as quickly as possible.
• Assist in the planning and achievement of various material efficiency programs, including the use of alternate material and material usage.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Logistics, Distribution, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive logistics experience.
• Experience with distribution management.
• Experience with carrier management, contractual/pricing negotiations, domestic and international transportation laws and compliance, and fleet management.
• Career experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, materials management, regulatory compliance, cross-functional teams, project management and change management.
• Experience in all facets of fleet safety and compliance inclusive of FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and state regulations.
• Comprehensive background and experience to optimize and integrate all elements of materials, planning, logistics, and distribution.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite inclusive of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access as well as optimization software tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from associate level to corporate executives.
• Proven track record of successful implementation, continuous improvement, and leadership.
• Strategic thinking that looks for new opportunities, methods, and approaches.
• Organized, self-motivated and results driven.
• Willing to roll up your sleeves, dig into the trenches and makes a productive and successful difference.
• Resilient and able to deal with challenging situations in a positive manner.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets - Act consistently with CBB's Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement).
• Anticipation - Proactively identify and solve issues before they become problems.
• Collaboration - Highly collaborative team player. Partners with others with respect and humility.
• Business & Financial Acumen - Strong understanding of the business and ability to understand the financial impact of decisions and actions and makes informed decisions to maximize ROI on activity.
• Change Management - Ability to lead change in a way that brings people along in the journey.
• Energy - High positive energy to take on complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment and ability to energize others towards the achievement of business objectives.

The pay range for this full-time position is $125,000-$130,000 per year + 10% STIP + medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits starting on your first day of work
• Competitive pay
• Inclusive, collaborative environment
• Bragging rights - you'll work for the market leader in multiple product categories
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount programs

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.