FCP Euro Looking for Head of Global Logistics at FCP Euro reviewsRemoteRemote Full Time

About FCP Euro
FCP Euro is a leading online provider of Genuine, OE, and OEM parts for European cars. Established as a brick-and-mortar store in 1986, and brought online in 2001, FCP Euro is one of the fastest-growing automotive eCommerce companies in the United States.
FCP Euro has achieved consistent double-digit revenue growth since its inception online in 2001 and is forecasted to surpass $500 million in revenue and 600 employees by 2025. The company has been awarded spots on the Inc. 5000 Fastest growing private companies in 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
The company currently operates its eCommerce headquarters and distribution out of Milford, CT where it currently has 220 employees, 105,000 sq. ft of distribution and fulfillment, and $25 million of inventory. The company has plans for physical expansion into the Southwest US (Arizona) and Southeast US (Florida) over the next 24 months and is looking for procurement/supply chain leadership and managerial talent to support both the geographic and inventory expansion plans.
Job Summary
The Head of Global Logistics at FCP Euro will be responsible for the coordination, visibility and communication, costs, timing, and accuracy of all shipments designed to FCP Euro’s facilities from the time that it is scheduled to leave our vendor’s facility.
The ideal candidate has a strong background within the supply chain and in particular freight management and logistics across multiple facilities. They are data-driven, attentive to details, has a track record of success developing and managing teams, and is an exceptional communicator.
This position reports directly to the Head of Supply Chain.
Responsibilities and Duties as Head of Global Logistics

• Responsible for leading, managing, and developing the Inbound Coordination team through clear goal setting, feedback, and mentoring

Coordination

• Creates and oversees processes to accurately track and coordinate all inventory into FCP Euro’s facilities
• Develops inbound receiving schedules and best practices at all facilities
• Oversees and implements a process to manage all ASNs
• Develop an inbound freight delivery schedule and cadence for all purchase orders across all facilities
• Develop best practices for a purchase order to inventory receipt reconciliation (3 Way Match)
• Develop and optimizes all freight & transportation processes moving inventory destined to FCP Euro’s facilities
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all purchase orders received

Communication and Visibility

• Provides communication of all inbound delivery schedules
• Create and develop a process to track and rate vendor shipments in terms of quality and accuracy
• Develops healthy horizontal cross-departmental collaboration between Procurement, Finance, and the Inbound receiving departments at FCP Euro
• Develops and maintains KPIs on supplier performance and shipping carriers
• Develops processes and communication techniques to reduce silos within the organization
• Responsible for reconciling all open issues from vendors or shipping carriers

Expense Management

• Develops budget and has P&L and responsibility for freight costs and associated expenses
• Develop and execute freight & transportation inbound strategy to FCP Euro’s facilities
• Responsible for freight carrier, broker, and forwarder contracts management and negotiation
• Responsible for improving all inbound freight costs

Strategy

• Develops and creates a transportation and freight strategy that provides for short- and long-term benefits
• Responsible for mitigation of all freight and transportation risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies to minimize such risks.

Relationship Management

• Responsible for curating and maintaining relationships with carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders
• Own the management of all our freight carrier contracts and negotiations
• Leads the negotiation process with freight carriers including small parcel

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Supply Chain, or Business or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience coordinating and managing inbound shipments across multi-site distribution facilities
• 5 years of progressive management or relative experience in Supply Chain or Freight and Logistics required
• Track record of effectively integrating and managing reight, couriers, and other logistics suppliers
• History of successful partner negotiations, proven cost reduction efforts, and experience with FedEx and UPS contracts
• Strong analytical, financial & P&L skills required
• Demonstrated ability to create successful budgets with strong KPI management
• Strong and experienced negotiation skills
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing teams to collaborate cross-departmentally
• Ability to effectively communicate, interact with various levels of leadership and management
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to lead data-driven discussions to drive alignment around inventory procurement strategies in the organization
• Ability to build partnerships, manage stakeholders, and work collaboratively with cross-functional partners to meet organizational objectives
• A high sense of urgency & the ability to build & lead strong teams to achieve new levels of performance
• Excellent computer skills including experience utilizing multiple ERP & WMS systems with strong knowledge of Google and Microsoft suites

Compensation

• This position will target M7-Director or M8-Senior Director
• $100,000 – $175,000 Base Salary
• Up to 40% Annual Cash Incentive Plan (AIP), paid monthly based on company performance
• Up to 2,500 stock units

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Profit Sharing Award Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life, Disability, Critical Illness, Accident
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with Company Match
• Exclusive Discount Offerings

No phone calls or agency referrals, please.
FCP Euro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 – $175,000.00 per year