Logistics Director Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the logistics director position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and feedback to help team identify areas of improvement and cost management deficiencies in order to create efficient supply chain planning techniques and tools/systems.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience working through ambiguity and leads through change comfortably
• History of building and leading high-performing teams
• Current on core training certification(s)
• Expertise leading and negotiating with vendors
• Extensive experience with global freight forwarders and expeditors - air, land and sea freight
• In-depth knowledge of key global logistics processes and current best practices
• Create and Implement a Productivity agenda to reduce Cost to Serve in a sustainable way
• Working knowledge and experience of end to end business processes covering the supply chain

I would like to submit my application for the logistics director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for help chain to regions/locations on the execution of their security requirements regulations, tools, programs, and risk management.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Plan, hire, and define direction of the Global Logistics organization for a highly successful, technically sophisticated midsize company with significant growth potential
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract management process
• Knowledge of Pro Ship or other advance TMS systems
• Expertise in foreign trade and import/export management
• Working knowledge of setting up and operating a Foreign Trade Zone
• Experience in document control, traffic and trade, Customs compliance and transportation
• Actively planning and supporting all seasonal activity
• Provide KPI logistics reporting

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the logistics director position.

Previously, I was responsible for individual contribution using Business Process Management, Lean and Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to improve quality and reduce medical and administrative costs.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Working knowledge of key customer trends and tools, including customer deployment of inventory optimization techniques, sales planning tools
• Oversee the interface link to our customers with regard to all aspects of customer logistics
• Lead and implement lean manufacturing / lean logistics processes
• Ensure prompt distribution of customer requirements and the conversion of these customer requirements to production build plans and supplier schedules
• Ensure the coordination of transport is performed in an economical manner and at a high level of service
• Lead daily production meeting for all Business Units to identify potential customer risks and communicate any potential supplier shortfalls
• Oversee receiving and warehouse operations to ensure effective material storage, stock rotation and internal delivery processes
• Maintain SAP system integrity by ensuring timely and accurate SAP system transactions and auditing the system via a cycle count program

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the logistics director position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to Finance and Regulatory teams to ensure accurate data is reported to meet state and federal filing requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Oversee shipping to ensure customer requirements are met with respect to labeling, outbound window times, paperwork and electronic communication
• Ensure proper implementation of ECO’s to eliminate obsolete material
• Work with suppliers to address chronic or critical delivery issues
• Support and lead continuous improvement activities with respect to Lean Manufacturing
• Manage non-unionized unionized employees including maintaining relationships with union
• Manage all metrics and goals for team with customer service and compliance in mind
• Propose, evangelize, and implement best-in-industry metrics, processes & systems that improve customer service and encourage effective, data-driven decision making
• Manage a talented team in San Jose and Amsterdam

I am excited to be applying for the position of logistics director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical support to all technical and compliance related supply chain and manufacturing sustainability metrics and management systems.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience in crisis management, project management, change management
• Compliance orientation/GMP knowledge/quality mindset
• Innnovative mindset and drive for continuous improvement
• Business experience in health care industry in a complex environment
• Familiarity with high pressure pipeline hydraulics, industry codes and regulations, in-line inspection technology, tank inspection and repair, natural gas processing and compression, rotating equipment, corrosion control systems preferred
• TMS (transportation management system) experience
• WMS (warehouse management system) experience
• Experience in Business partnering within regional & cross functional matrix organization