DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS

Gaming:Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.Position SummaryThe Director of Logistics is a key leadership position that oversees and continually seeks ways to improve performance in operations, transportation, warehousing, distribution, and global distribution networks. Leads development and implementation of training to ensure team members are trained on freight procurement and management best practices. Develop vendor compliance programs and monitor/audit for compliance. The Director will drive positive change by developing new and enhanced current metrics and KPI’s, reporting key findings to senior leadership, and leading project implementation from concept to realization. They will provide strategic leadership for the movement and storage of raw materials and finished goods to provide the necessary levels of service to both internal and external customers. Create and implement logistics vendor performance management processes and KPIs. Lead continuous improvement to drive performance improvement that differentiates LNW Gaming to customers in terms of cost and service. Leverage advanced analytical techniques to identify and implement complex logistics network and procurement improvement projects.Additional Responsibilities:This role requires partnering with leadership across the organization and identifying opportunities for improvements in cost and service levels.Collaborate to develop and implement short/long term North American logistics strategies to support the growth of the organization in a cost-effective manner while improving service and reliability.Research and implement new tools to aid in resolving complex and routine process issues while fostering a culture of continuous improvementEnsuring maximum customer service, order fill rate, on-time shipment, on-time delivery, order accuracy, and optimal performance, balanced with cost and time/flexibility.Define and manage key internal and client-facing metrics and KPIs and define strategies for continuous improvement (cost, on-time delivery, quality, and service levels, etc.).Grow your understanding of the business to better optimize across the entire business in a strategic and meaningful way.Oversee multi-facility warehouse assets, operations and capital in compliance with company’s policies and vision, including receiving, warehousing and distribution operations. Continue to centralize routing, improve deliveries (minimizing returns), ensure DOT complianceDevelop and implement best practices for inbound freight to minimize cost and material availability.QualificationsWHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEResult oriented individual who will be driving below and not limited to KPIs:Six Sigma and/or Kaizen ProjectsLabor productivity at or aboveDrive QA standards via implementation of KPIs and SOPsWeighted Cost per UnitAll-in Cost per Unit/BudgetService Fill Rate percentageOn-Time deliveryFreight damage and returns ratioSafety InitiativesEnsures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitmentsDrive Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectivesInstill Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticityDrive Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstancesConsumer/Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutionsCritical Thinking – Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problemsBeing Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situationsOptimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.Minimum Qualifications: Eight years of experience in logistics management environmentTwo years of experience managing freight vendors, including truckload and LTL carriersMinimum one year of experience managing complex projects with track record of delivery on time and within budgetMinimum 8 years of technical experienceAdvanced analytical abilitiesPhysical Requirements:While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision as well as the ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment. Additionally, situations may require maintenance of products including opening and closing machine doors and lifting equipment such as roulette wheels.Work Conditions: The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizationsLight & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses.   As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts.   In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles.  As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.  L&W is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: EEOC Poster.#LI-BA1Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.SummaryLocation: Las Vegas, NVType: Full time