Vice President of Global Distribution and Logistics

Master Electronics has an exciting career opportunity for a Vice President of Global Distribution and Logistics, reporting to the President of Master Electronics. This position is in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Vice President of Global Distribution and Logistics will direct all warehousing and transportation operations functions in two international 3PL and two main company-staffed distribution centers with over (180) employees in support of the company’s strategic and annual growth plans. This role will have direct P&L responsibilities of assigned locations and will be expected to deliver high productivity and quality customer service with cost-effective mindset. We’re seeking a candidate who is excited about an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and can make a difference as the company executes its long-term growth strategy of becoming a 400-million-dollar company in the next 5 years.

Modeling our Core Values: We Care, We Embrace Visionary Thinking, We are Entrepreneurial and We are Dedicated & Loyal
We Care:

• You are a highly effective people leader, with experience managing other leaders and the manager-and-above career level leveraging key skills including the ability to provide leadership, guidance and direction to a team with varied skill levels.
• You have coached/mentored others; and have created and implemented effective employee development plans.
• You are committed to the safety of others in the workplace, providing a safe working environment for others and will do everything possible to prevent workplace accidents by supporting applicable policies and procedures.We Embrace Visionary Thinking:
• You have global logistic strategies and objectives in line with short and long-term business priorities with consistent and flawless execution on a global basis. Innovation and out of the box thinking are a requirement to take us to the next level.We are Entrepreneurial:
• You have driven standardization of procedures, transaction methods with suppliers, supplier selection processes / ongoing supplier management, data collection, negotiation, performance improvement, cost reduction and communication strategies.
• You have developed and maintained extensive knowledge of the markets we operate in – the culture/expectations, who to partner with externally, what the cost structures should be and what the unique financial implications of various regions are.We are Dedicated & Loyal:

• You have demonstrated effective people leadership skills for a geographically diverse team of distribution and logistics employees.

Oversee Warehouse Operations:

• Solicit feedback to identify, develop, and implement standard procedures to improve actual service level attainment (SLA), Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and operational profitability.
• Develop and maintain systematic, analytical, and results-based method for monitoring supplier’s performance and communicate these results to the suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Review performance against operating plans and standards; provides reports to subordinate leaders on interpretation of results and provides direction and ensures follow-through to address issues.
• Lead and facilitate change management in support of organizational goals.
• Create and maintain the appropriate workplace culture and ensures that all facets (e.g., onboarding, compensation, communication channels, recognition & rewards, etc.) reinforce the appropriate job-related behaviors that enable business and customer success

We’re excited if you have:

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience leading teams focused on distribution, logistics, and/or operations (preferred)
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior level role (e.g., director, vice president, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
• Previous 3PL outsourced vendor management experience (preferred)
• Previous global leadership role in related field (preferred)
• Previous experience applying process improvement methodology to a service environment (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) (preferred)
• Ability to execute to plan, generate cost and profit improvement
• Demonstrated expertise with vendor negotiations and contract development as evidenced by successful business outcomes
• Ability to successfully leverage proprietary systems (e.g., order entry software, warehouse management systems, etc.)
• Proven analytical, problem solving, problem management, and conceptual skills, including the ability to make valid conclusions from assessing operational and financial data
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and short and long-term operating plans to ensure customer satisfaction

Why Master Electronics?

As a customer focused and driven organization, we offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, life, paid time off, 401k match and an EAP program as well as an opportunity to grow with the company.

Master Electronics has a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment, which requires a professional, flexible self-starter attitude.

Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Master Electronics is a leading global authorized distributor of electronic components. For more than half a century, our family-owned company has remained focused on strong relationships, responsive service and added value. This is how Master Electronics has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of customers in partnership with hundreds of world-class suppliers.

Master Electronics, a leading global authorized distributor of electronic components, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or any other protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, Master Electronics prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

Job Type: Full-time