Impossible Foods was founded to transform the global food system and reduce the impact of climate change by making the world’s most delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meat, fish, and dairy — from plants. We’re building a rockstar team of brilliant, collaborative, mission-driven individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to saving our planet.
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Job Summary:
We are looking for a hands-on leader to help further develop and scale distribution operations across US, Asia and Europe. The individual will manage a team as well as collaborate with cross-organizational partners in the execution of various logistics plans to support Impossible's growth strategy
Essential Job Functions:
- Lead domestic & international logistics operations including oversight of external 3PL operation activities.
- Optimize the existing distribution network by maintaining relationships with 3PL partners, Improving processes and enhancing scalability.
- Handle financial budgeting and critical metrics reporting for Logistics Operations; provide market insights on freight market trends.
- Drive 3PL and transportation provider service levels to deliver 95%+ On-Time Delivery while maintaining cost targets.
- Develop a trade compliance program to ensure the company conforms with US and international import/export regulations.
- Develop transportation and warehouse capacity planning models that support the global growth objectives.
- Design and implement an operational roadmap that supports global distribution across a variety of channels in all markets.
- Champion service improvement initiatives and drive root cause/corrective action across the distribution network.
- Conduct RFQs/RFPs for new carrier selection and onboarding.
- Support NPI fulfillment timelines required to meet new market/product launches.
Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (or Bachelors plus experience) in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain or similar field.
- 8+ years of proven experience within global distribution.
- Knowledge of transportation laws and regulations.
- Experience with various facets within operations including inventory, transportation, planning, warehousing, supply chain management.
- Experience in all modes of transportation (LTL/FTL, intermodal, maritime, air) and 3PL warehousing operations.
- Strong process knowledge, expense controls and analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Self-starter/learner that can drive cross-functional projects.
- Work independently as a member of a virtual team!
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with ERP and/or TMS systems.
- Strong analytical skills including reporting/dashboard experience in Tableau, data warehousing, metrics development.
- Proficient in negotiation tactics and strategies.
- Experience leading a temperature-controlled / perishable supply chain.
$144,000 - $168,000 a yearThis U.S. based, full-time position offers the above base salary range + equity + benefits + bonus plan. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Impossible Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law. Impossible Foods offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to recruiting@impossiblefoods.com or call 855-877-6365. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email inbox will not be accepted.If the ability to work remotely is indicated, this role can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.Apply for this job
