Director of Inbound Logistics at Abbyson Home – Calabasas, California
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About This Position
Location: Calabasas, CA
Classification: Exempt, Full-Time
Abbyson Home is a leading furniture designer, manufacturer, and distributor, and is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of Inbound Logistics to oversee our Ocean Freight and Logistics operations. The Director will work closely with Sales, Inventory, and Logistics teams in addition to multiple distribution centers. The ideal candidate will manage Abbyson’s ocean freight and ensure the company’s relationships with the ocean carriers are strong and successful. They will ensure the efficient delivery of inbound freight on time, at the lowest total cost, while adhering to all customer requirements. The Director will implement procedures and controls to monitor that the company exercises reasonable care and maintains the highest standards of compliance to domestic and overseas laws and regulations, taking corrective measures and initiatives as necessary to achieve desired results. Position is fast paced, handling many day-to-day problems while also leading the teams to meet tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- BA in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field required; MBA/MFA highly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Director level role required.
- 7-10 years’ experience combination of Inbound Freight & Logistics, 3PL Management, and/or Supply Chain Operations.
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities, set and achieve challenging goals; work under the pressure of deadline and be adept at managing multiple tasks.
- Hands-on management approach to workflow.
- Possess strong presentation, listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong ability to lead and participate effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate effectively at an executive level.
- Ability to build strong and sustainable relationships and the capability to interact within all levels of the organization.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Abbyson Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Abbyson Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.