Dir, Logistics - Sr GMW

Dir, Logistics - Sr GMW

Quest Diagnostics

Our Logistics team provides transport of specimens for over 33 million patients a year at Quest Diagnostics. The leader partners with functional leaders in the region to ensure seamless transport of patient specimens. The Sr Director of Logistics will be responsible for the daily operations for the regional business. This role sets the strategy in alignment with the region and national logistics team.

It partners with key internal stakeholders to design and deploy competitive strategies that drive innovation and continuous improvement in the function. To be successful in this role, it’s important to have a high level of business savvy and financial acumen. This position is a member of the Regional Leadership Team and reports to the Regional President/GM.

$150,000-$250,000 base salary + 25% AIP + LTI. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

• Day1
  
  Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for F/T employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthy
  
  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• …and so much more!

• Ability to drive optimization functionally and across the whole business, as well as create innovative solutions for customers in partnership with Sales.
• Partner and align with the regional leadership team on logistics priorities and strategic goals, including creating a customer‑centric high performing team.
• Manage and oversee the regional logistics operational performance and ensure continuous improvement of logistics routes and RSR processes & procedures. Identify opportunities for improvement and elimination of non‑value‑added tasks.
• This role is responsible for a regional geography of 1.4 million square miles, ~850 employees and 85 Logistics Hubs. The Great Midwest is the largest region geographically and the second largest in terms of Reqs and cost.
• Responsible for leading and managing the Region Logistics team to ensure compliance with all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures.
• Manage change implementation and control project scope and timeline. Provides direction and coordination of logistics personnel to ensure project progresses with quality. Provides support to logistics teams to ensure that new account set‑up, route stop issues, pick‑up service and route software analysis are consistently reviewed, updated and optimized.
• Partner with Finance on the logistics P&L to drive profitable growth and cost excellence.
• Develop, review and interpret operational reports and metrics used in assessing effectiveness and efficiencies of the business. Measure and report on projects’ performance and success.
• Partner and align with the National Logistics team in support of priorities and execution of initiatives.
• Effectively translate and communicate organizational objectives to the team.
• Facilitate alignment with the Lab, patient services and other regional functions in support of streamlined operations and route optimizations.
• Talent development of the logistics team to facilitate strong leadership pipeline.
• Ability to lead and drive change.
• Travel within region to ensure leadership visibility, two‑way communication and build a great culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree Required. Masters Preferred.
• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  10+ years progressive managerial experience in supply chain, logistics or transportation leadership roles and/or a customer support…