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Job Description
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| Position: | Director, Global Logistics and Transportation |
| Reporting to: | VP Supply Chain |
| Location: | St. Peters, MO |
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (MEMC) is the world's largest public company solely devoted to the supply of silicon wafers to semiconductor device manufacturers. MEMC was the first merchant-manufacturer of wafers and has been a pioneer in the wafer industry for over four decades. With R&D and manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia, MEMC enables the next generation of high performance semiconductor devices.
MEMC has been a pioneer in the design and development of wafer technologies over the past four decades. The Wall Street Journal recognized MEMC as one of the ten best-performing technology stocks last year.
At MEMC, we are looking for talented individuals with imagination, creativity, and vision. People who are original thinkers. People with the ability to succeed in a team environment. People with the capacity to assume increasing responsibility in a highly successful global organization. In addition to providing a climate for professional growth, MEMC offers competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits program, and a company matched 401(K) savings plan.
Primary Responsibility:
Ownership of the Logistics function on worldwide basis. Responsible for managing the company's freight and logistics budgets with the objective of reducing both costs and transit times. Develops comprehensive vision as well as strategies to support. Executes against the strategies. Develops new partnerships with freight forwarders, agents, carriers, 3PLs, etc. for all worldwide locations. Negotiates new rates, terms and conditions on how MEMC freight is handled across all lanes.
Job Scope:
- Develops, implements, communicates and manages the company's logistic strategies
- Develops, implements and communicates programs related to freight vendor negotiations for price and warehouse services
- Responsible for developing and implementing logistic goals and objectives on a worldwide basis, including site productivity goals
- Promotes consistent approach to moving freight on a worldwide basis in order to achieve aggressive goals in the area of lowest cost and best service
Interpersonal Skill:
- Must be able to develop a strong working relationship with freight suppliers and individual site shipping departments.
- Must use a positive approach to manage cost reduction program while maintaining a high and predictable level of service on a worldwide basis
- Must be the owner of the Logistics systems and organization world-wide
- Work effectively with all locations and diverse cultures
- Must be detail-oriented and able to work effectively cross-functionally
Job-related Experience:
- 10+ years in Logistic (semiconductor or related industry experience is desirable)
- 5+ years as a manager
- Multi facility and global responsibility for Logistic function in a fast-paced environment with heavy emphasis on air freight
- Experience in domestic and international environments as well as import/export compliance
- Experience in strategic planning and implementation
Knowledge:
- Must have knowledge in all aspects of Logistics systems and engineering
- Must has knowledge of leading edge Logistic practices
Education/Experience:
- Must have a minimum BS or equivalent work related experience.
Communication:
- Must have good written, verbal and presentation communication skills
- Must be able to read and interpret basic accounting
Physical Requirements:
- 5% - 10% travel required (domestic and international)
MEMC offers competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits program, and a company matched 401(K) savings plan. MEMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For confidential consideration, please submit resume online as a Microsoft® Word (DOC) attachment or mail resume to:
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.
Attention: Steve Edens, Human Resources
501 Pearl Drive, P. O. Box 8
St. Peters MO 63376
(No Phone Calls Please)
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