Job Description

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Job Summary

Oldcastle Fencing, Railing and Decking a division of Oldcastle APG (a CRH company), is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Logistics to develop and manage a dynamic logistics strategy that includes inbound and outbound freight management, distribution network, and material handling systems across our national building materials footprint.  Oldcastle FRD ships through multiple carrier networks including Parcel, LTL, and FTL via common carrier and our private fleet. The Director of Logistics would have direct responsibility for all freight activity including HR, Safety, Operations as well as the Morristown, TN distribution facility. This role would also have influence over quality and productivity in the shipping departments at all of our manufacturing facilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze all aspects of company logistics to determine and recommend the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies
• Establish Logistics strategies for inbound and outbound freight needs, own vs leased equipment decisions, and 3rd party carrier selection
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, and work in concert with customer service to proactively manage deliveries and resolve damage or delay concerns
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers. Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or cadence
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legal authorities, including the DOT relative to our private company fleet, as well as company safety policies
• Negotiate transportation services and rates while owning carrier management processes including assessment, selection, and performance
• Establish specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems and build strategic goals for optimizing across the team 
• Streamline and improve operations efficiency for parcel handling by implementing new technology around material movement and inventory management 
• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency
• Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements
• Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation
• Plan and implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes 

Job Requirements

• 10+ plus years’ logistics/distribution multi-site management experience utilizing diverse modes of transportation, with experience leading and managing Logistics teams in implementing best practices and processes

• Well versed in business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production methodology, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques along with skills to maximize the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of multi-channel distribution, ERP, and TMS systems with strong excel skills
• Willing and able to travel up to 50% to company plants or regional offices

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

MoistureShield, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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