Fisker Inc. Looking for Director, Logistics & Transportation at Manhattan Beach CA Full Time

About Fisker Inc.

California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store.

Role Overview

The Director, Logistics & Transportation will be responsible for all aspects of outbound finished vehicle shipping execution. This leadership position requires an experienced professional with the ability to program manage all logistics requirements for vehicle distribution both domestically and internationally. The successful candidate will have spent considerable time launching new plants and/or new products in an automotive manufacturing environment. This position partners with Sales, Production Control, Field Service, Quality, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, Packaging, Engineering, Finance, Trade Compliance, Program Management, Indirect Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, and our carrier base. The ideal candidate will exhibit a can-do attitude and approach the opportunity with determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct all outbound finished vehicle logistics operations, including transportation, exception management, damage measurement and claims, data analytics, and trade compliance for a worldwide outbound automotive supply chain

• Define 3PL, asset owner, and carrier strategy to scale operations while optimizing cost

• Oversee outbound finished vehicle yard management process at the plant

• Oversee outbound cost metrics

• Prepare and manage the department budget, capital and corporate expenses related to finished vehicle logistics, cost forecasting, and act as key stakeholder in negotiation of logistics purchasing contracts

• Drive a corporate cross-functional consensus behind a shared vision of finished vehicle logistics and distribution

• Drive planning for adequate carrier capacity and storage space to keep pace with volume growth

• Direct the teams responsible for execution for delivery of services to the end customer

• Anticipate challenges and disruptions to transportation flow and design mitigation strategies

• Drive company compliance with logistics processes and global trade regulations

• Define scope and priorities of the analytics team to measure all relevant aspects of outbound logistics

• Manage project logistics as directed (show or prototype cars, VIP shipments, etc.)

• Develop and automate metrics KPIs reflecting department spend

• Define strategies, suppliers, and flows

• Drive site specific requirements at port(s), rail yard(s), hubs, etc. to support the most efficient logistics operations possible

• Define and develop finished vehicle logistics solutions that optimize speed, cost, and quality

• Define and drive development and implementation of needed processes and systems

• Evaluate claims and develop vehicle quality initiatives

• Identify ongoing operational process and staffing needs to support logistics operations

• Identify and hire a world class team of logistics professionals to lead operations

• Manage Global Finished Vehicle Logistics Operations

• Work with internal customers to optimize and meet requirements (Sales, Delivery, Fleet, Field Service, Marketing, Engineering)

• Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, SOW, and performance evaluation

• Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics

• Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services

• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes

• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics’ changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers

• Recruit and build a high-performing outbound finished vehicle team

• Scale team, processes, and systems to meet growth projections

• Lead negotiations with suppliers or internal customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability

Requirements

• 15+ years relevant experience with automotive logistics, transportation, and global trade process and procedures, preferably in a high-volume environment

• 10+ years of related automotive industry experience and LEAN manufacturing

• 10+ years direct leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of multi-modal logistics pricing models (air, rail, truck, ocean, customs brokerage)

• Strong computer proficiency in MS Office applications and SAP experience

• Proven experience helping organizations scale operationally from start-up to maturity.

• Proven track record of exceeding goals in a service-focused industry; automotive expertise is not required.

• Demonstrated success and thought leadership in operational excellence.

• Proven experience in strategic and organizational development, including the ability to attract, develop and retain world class talent.

• Ability to problem solve, prioritize multiple projects, and adhere to business-critical deadlines.

• Successful track record of leadership in a cross-matrix structure.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Preferred Attributes/ Competencies

• Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks, and uncertainty.

• Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.

• Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way

• Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.

• Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from various sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.

• Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.

• Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization’s global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.

Additional Requirements.

• Must be willing to travel both domestically, as well as internationally, as required

Fisker Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment at Fisker Inc. is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.