Logistics Director Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Supply Chain Director-New Products Company: McDonalds Location: Oak Brook, IL Description: This position develops, translates and implements supply chain strategic plans related to the development and implementation of company strategic new products. Often develops plans for highly visible programs or processes significant to the organization. Manages demand and supply, planning activities for all new products. Directs a group of employees in professional or technical positions whose work requires in-depth analysis, complex problem solving, and judgment regarding situations that have frequently not been encountered in the past. Manages and leads in a highly dynamic setting. Must manage change in a customer driven environment. Develops risk profiles for all raw items prior to major investment decisions. Develops and advocates plans to minimize risks and capitalize on opportunities. Controls and coordinates significant resources to accomplish key initiatives. Influences priorities and decisions across and down the organization. This role works closely with McDonald's US Menu Management department. The position will be leading the following activities: Identifying business requirements for Supply Chain Management new product development Developing demand and supply plans. Gaining alignment with key stakeholders throughout company Direct a group of employees Member of the Menu Vision Design team. Managing and executing promotional and national new product introductions Directs food and service suppliers to deliver plans for promotional and new product introductions Minimum Requirements At least 7 years of experience in Demand and Supply Chain Planning Supplier development experience McDonald's field experience in working with suppliers/distributors/franchisees preferred Project Management experience required Supply Chain business experience Strategic thinking, proven record of developing and implementing strategy Ability to lead through influence and alignment System-first focus Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Strong analytical skills, including financial Team leadership skills, ability to work with other functional areas Change management capabilities Ability to work in a high pace environment Travel: up to 25% travel

Job Title: Supply Manager - Truck Company: Navistar Location: Warrenville, IL Description: About Navistar Navistar is a market and technology leader. Behind our award-winning trucks, buses, and engines is a strong, diverse, high-performance workforce, and a company committed to its people. We do important work. Our trucks move America's goods, and maintain vital systems. Our school buses carry the nation's children, safely. Our engines are changing the way people think about diesel power.  About the position: The Procurement Manager will focus on the following commodities Hoses, Tubes, Seals, Foam, Injected molded and Rubber extruded products. Duties and Responsibilities The Procurement Manager will develop potential sources driven by material specification requirements for rubber (injected, molded extruded, etc) as well as hoses and hose tube combos; direct interaction with material planners, service and logistics to secure timely supply chain, and participate with our cross functional commodity group within Truck purchasing.  Provide support to all our different truck programs and identify local or global sources for all hoses, tubes, seals and rubber products to support our engineering programs and cost reduction activities.  The Procurement Manager will be responsible to formalize these actions into presentation form, and present them to our Sourcing Council Team for approval.  Define action plans, develop project timeline, and manage implementation to meet targets. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's Degree; or 6 years of Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, or Finance experience At least 4 years of Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, or Finance experience Additional Requirements: Ability to travel approximately 20%, including international travelDesired Skills:Positive Attitude, Ethics, and International Values which support our company's values and a healthy, high performance culture.5 years professional (post college) experience including 2 years in Engineering or OperationsNegotiating experienceMBAPositive attitudeAt least 3 years of Microsoft OfficeProject/Program management experienceFamiliarity with commercial truck/bus/diesel engine products and marketplaceKnowledge of manufacturing processes (i.e. stamping, casting, molding, etc.)Knowledge of key elements associated with creation / administration of contractsAbility to analyze product costs and understand underlying cost driversAbility to prepare and deliver business presentations to individuals and groups Experience in creating, leading and driving cross-functional teamsVisit us at www.Navistar.com to discover more about our organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Future Rides On Us

Job Title: Supply Manager - Truck Company: Navistar, Inc. Location: Chicago, IL Description: Supply Manager - TruckJob ID: 2010-10928# Positions: 1Position Type: Regular Full TimeCategory: Purchasing & LogisticsLocation: US-IL-WarrenvilleTravel: Up To 25%Position Purpose:About NavistarNavistar is a market and technology leader. Behind our award-winning trucks, buses, and engines is a strong, diverse, high-performance workforce, and a company committed to its people. We do important work. Our trucks move America's goods, and maintain vital systems. Our school buses carry the nation's children, safely. Our engines are changing the way people think about diesel power.About the position:The Procurement Manager will focus on the following commoditiesHoses, Tubes, Seals, Foam, Injected molded and Rubber extruded products.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Procurement Manager will develop potential sources driven by material specification requirements for rubber (injected, molded extruded, etc) as well as hoses and hose tube combos; direct interaction with material planners, service and logistics to secure timely supply chain, and participate with our cross functional commodity group within Truck purchasing. Provide support to all our different truck programs and identify local or global sources for all hoses, tubes, seals and rubber products to support our engineering programs and cost reduction activities. The Procurement Manager will be responsible to formalize these actions into presentation form, and present them to our Sourcing Council Team for approval. Define action plans, develop project timeline, and manage implementation to meet targets.Basic Requirements:* Bachelor's Degree; or 6 years of Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, or Finance experience* At least 4 years of Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, or Finance experienceAdditional Requirements:* Ability to travel approximately 20%, including international travelDesired Skills:* Positive Attitude, Ethics, and International Values which support our company's values and a healthy, high performance culture.* 5 years professional (post college) experience including 2 years in Engineering or Operations* Negotiating experience* MBA* Positive attitude* At least 3 years of Microsoft Office* Project/Program management experience* Familiarity with commercial truck/bus/diesel engine products and marketplace* Knowledge of manufacturing processes (i.e. stamping, casting, molding, etc.)* Knowledge of key elements associated with creation / administration of contracts* Ability to analyze product costs and understand underlying cost drivers* Ability to prepare and deliver business presentations to individuals and groups * Experience in creating, leading and driving cross-functional teamsVisit us at www.Navistar.comto discover more about our organization.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Future Rides On UsYour application choices are:* ORSend your resume as an attachment viae-mail* Refer a friend to this job

Job Title: VP of Supply Chain Performance Company: Owens & Minor Location: Hanover Park, IL Description: Executive level position that leads all field sales activities of OMSolutions (targeting, sales, revenue generation). Responsible for the performance in achieving sales and profitability goals of OMSolutions. Collaborates with other Owens & Minor leadership (Core Sales, Core Distribution, Enterprise Team, Strategic and National Accounts) to create and communicate consistent strategies for the healthcare provider organizations. Creates relationships with the officers of healthcare provider organizations. These relationships support the formulation of service strategies to improve the efficiency and profitability of the provider and the operations of OMSolutions. Develops strategies, positions programs to fulfill strategies and creates contracts to deliver services to healthcare providers. Leads all OMSolutions sales efforts. Reports to the Vice President of OMSolutions.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Has responsibility for revenue targets and profitability of OMSolutions. Builds the appropriate relationship with key healthcare providers that supports the positioning of programs, services and technologies from OMSolutions. Collaborates with counterparts in Owens & Minor Core Distribution to insure that these operations are supported in a cost effective manner. Manages the contracting process for services delivered. Directs OMSolutions sales efforts. Collaborates with the Director(s) of Professional Services to build an effective delivery team. Collaborates with pears and the other leadership of OMSolutions to create and promote standardization of best practices. Creates budgets when appropriate and supports hiring plans to accomplish the needs of consulting, outsourcing, value added programs and core (O&M) service requirements. Insures that all commitments are made in accordance with Owens & Minor policies and the commitments made to all customers can be fulfilled and implemented. Participates in executive level forums and strategy sessions that guide OMSolutions in the development of people, programs and technology. Works with third-party consulting organizations when appropriate to develop and deliver programs and servicesSUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Assists OMSolutions in developing and documenting Best Practices. Assists OMSolutions corporate teammates in developing programs and service offerings Guides OMSolutions personnel in developing procedures and implementing them.

Job Title: Supply Manager Company: Confidential Location: Bement, IL Description: SUPPLY MANAGER TO BE responsible for the materials management function relating to the planning, global procurement, storage, control, distribution of materials and products to meet company objectives. This involves directing and administering production control, inventory control, receiving, and materials storage. Good communication skills. Relationship management with vendors, which requires travel. Six Sigma / Lean a plus. Mandarin Chinese language familiarity beneficial. Good benefits. ReplyBox 1754, Herald and Review, 601 E William Street, Decatur,IL 62523-1142.

Job Title: Vice President of Supply Chain Management Company: The Albrecht Group Location: Chicago, IL Description: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Our client is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals located in the Memphis, Tennessee vicinity. They are currently looking for a Vice President, of Supply Chain Management. The VP of Supply Chain Management will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is responsible for directing the “future state” of the supply chain strategy for the Company. This VP will be responsible for the supply chain operations including procurement (procurement planning, purchasing of direct and indirect spend, integration of sales and operations planning, and strategic sourcing) supply/demand planning, logistics, warehousing, distribution and inventory integration and supplier management. This individual will be accountable for the Company’s spend. The mission is to develop best-in-class supply chain strategies and practices to effectively reap maximum value across the Company with accountability for financial, service, and quality metrics in the supply chain. As a key member of the company’s leadership team, the goal of the VP of Supply Chain Management will be to lower and optimize the Company’s cost structures while increasing service levels to: enhance operating income margins, enable top and bottom line growth and increase shareholder value. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN THE MEMPHIS, TN VICINITY! REQUIREMENTS:· Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Management or a related field. MBA strongly preferred.· Experience in purchasing chemicals, solvents, resins, packaging, MRO items, logistics and services. · 15+ years of increasingly progressive supply chain experience with organizations known for the strength of their operational and customer service excellence is required. · Minimum of five (5) yrs in a procurement management role involving strategic sourcing, change management, continuous improvement programs, supplier improvement programs, integrated supply chain management, cost reduction, and organizational reengineering.· Strong MRP systems knowledge required. ERP implementation experience preferred.· APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) CIRM (Certified in Integrated Resource Management) is desired.· I SM (Institute for Supply Management) CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) is required. · Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50%) to the company facilities, suppliers and other locations . If interested please submit your resume to Register to View Attn: Bob Albrecht 09309 (BOA-H)

Job Title: Vertical Supply Manager Company: Pentair, Inc. Location: Hanover Park, IL Description: Responsibilities and Duties Align supply resources with vertical market’s Design Engineers and Marketing to drive savings through VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) and NPD (New Product Development) projects Serve as a resource to the Global Business Unit Leadership and verticals single to aggregate supply savings Partner with Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers to execute supplier quality and supplier lean initiatives Lead the NA work in developing & implementing critical material and supply chain initiatives intended to significantly improve cost productivity, improve quality, shorten lead time, and develop a world class supply base Develop longer term, strategies & process to more effectively manage key vertical commodities Help define global supply landscape, Understand cost drivers, Sku consolidation, etc Work closely with other Pentair functions, i.e. engineering and manufacturing, to develop and sustain a full project hopper of total cost opportunities and incorporate value engineering events/activities as part of this process Partner with Global Commodity Supply Team to leverage common spend and consolidate suppliers Work with sourcing experts across Pentair to help enhance their knowledge and understanding of sourcing principles and applications Possess a deep understanding and knowledge base of external commodity markets and potential market impacts and other effects to maximize cost opportunities. Monitor and report on current vertical market conditions/trends, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand challenges Incorporate and document process improvement opportunities into daily activities Work with financial partners to track vertical metrics Negotiate and lead contract negotiations as well as monitor contract compliance and optimize contractual obligations Ability to manage and mitigate supply risk and ensure ongoing operations within the business Lead the global supply team to create and implement the media strategy across Pentair. The primary objective of the team will be to leverage spend, reduce cost and improve supplier delivery and quality Advocate for implementation of Pentair wide sourcing initiatives 1) PIMS (Pentair Integrated Management System) 2) Scorecard 3) eSourcing 4) Value Engineering 5) Spend analytics Job Requirements Educational and Experience Requirements Bachelors Degree is Required (MBA or engineering degree preferred) Minimum of 3 years experience in supply management. Preferably a background working for a manufacturer of durable goods. Experience in leading and influencing teams of professionals across the business Understanding lean methodologies and processes Experience with VA/VE (Value Analysis/ Value Engineering) and NPD (New Product Development) projects Strong business acumen Best cost country sourcing and procurement experience Experience in developing & managing a vertical supply chain and high quality suppliers Skills Thought leadership/Problem solving (solution minded) Strong negotiation skills Change management Presentation skills Analytical and financial acumen Lean management Process management and value engineering Refined communication (written and verbal) Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer.