Director, International Logistics

Location:

West Greenwich, RI, US, 02817

Requisition ID: 16800

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

Responsibilities

The Director of International Logistics leads all import and export activities for the Global Lottery business, as well as the logistics functions and spare parts warehouse in West Greenwich, Rhode Island. The Director will build a highly efficient and effective global supply chain by overseeing import trade compliance and customs broker, freight forwarder and carrier management. The Director will also manage a team responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipping, spare parts inventory management, warehousing and transportation ensuring delivery to regional field service teams.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a global trade program ensuring compliance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and other global jurisdictions including HTS classification, valuation, and country of origin determination.
• Manage all import licenses, permits, and certifications as required by government agencies.
• Liaise with customs broker(s) to oversee all import and export filings and customs bond management.
• Mange selected freight forwarder and freight carrier relationships. Monitor all shipments to ensure most cost efficient and timely routing.
• Conduct formal reviews of 3rd party service level agreements (SLAs) to maintain best in class performance while minimizing freight and accessorial expenses.
• Track all freight movement informing business partners (S&OP, Engineering, etc..) of delivery status
• Lead the West Greenwich Shipping and Receiving team. Oversee logistics operations including parcel/LTL carrier interactions, document preparation, and material handling for the parts department and the repair facility
• Provide support for warehouse management team, systems, and processes. Drive excellence in spare part order processing to meet customer needs.
• Identify and implement WMS (SAP) continuous improvements.
• Responsible for developing, proposing, and implementing the strategic vision for the Global Lottery logistics functions and integrating these initiatives cross-functionally across the organization.
• Create relationships with all internal departments and leaders to achieve business results.
• Effective management, supervision and coaching of the department/team to ensure effective performance and personal development. Effective implementation of corporate employee performance management processes.
• Model behavior, provide advice and implement corrective actions to employees to improve and maintain professional standards.
• Develop and implement continuous improvements in warehousing, distribution, reverse logistics, trade compliance, and carrier management strategies.
• Create, develop, and monitor KPI metrics for warehousing and logistics and provide updates and recommendations that improve overall customer satisfaction and profitability.
• Manage preventative maintenance of warehouse equipment and tools.
• Manage, control, and supply Global Lottery Field Services and Lottery sales customers with spare parts to support contracted services and meet company objectives
• Provide all Supply Chain groups with all required business analytics and reporting.
• Utilize in-depth understanding of procurement practices in the logistics space to partner with In-direct Procurement on RFPs
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics or related field

Preferred Education: Masters degree in Business Administration or related field

Minimum Experience: 7 years

Preferred Experience: 10 years

Required Licenses/Certifications: Association of Supply Chain Management certifications--CPIM, CLTD, CSCP; Licensed Customs Broker or Certification in Trade Compliance is a plus: Requires strong knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office Suite

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership
  
  

At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $117,880 - $240,000. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

Nearest Major Market: Providence

Nearest Secondary Market: Rhode Island