VP of Logistics

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FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

Comprehensive health and medical benefits
401(k) Retirement savings plan
Professional growth and leadership training
Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Position is accountable for setting logistics strategy, policies, and guidelines, as well as managing all distribution, storage, and transportation logistics involved in supplying Flowers’ products internally and to the distributor or end customer. Position has oversight of Flowers’ dedicated fleet, including all logistics-related owned or leased assets. Position directs the usage of 3rd party logistics and relationships with providers. The role requires a leader who has the vision, energy, and passion for logistics to see opportunities and inspire others to exceed results by motivating, attracting, and retaining top talent, including developing others in the logistics organization into positions with greater responsibility. Position is responsible for implementation and management of 3rd party software and hardware for distribution. Position is responsible for providing strategic insights into demand planning and production planning to ensure products are produced in the right facilities to reduce manufacturing costs, to reduce miles to deliver, and to balance production volume by location, resulting in reduced and efficient cost to deliver to market. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Accountable for logistics activities, with the following functions:

Guides the nation-wide delivery of company products to their designated distributors and end-customers.
Oversee shipping operations, warehouse and distribution center management, and lead the development and implementation of automation strategies to optimize warehousing efficiency.
Sets and manages the company’s warehousing procedures and inventory management policies; manages the optimal warehousing and storage of the company’s products to minimize waste and supply delays.
Sets dedicated fleet transport standards and creates an efficient and cost effective national fulfillment system balancing company owned and leased assets.
Sets and manages 3rd Party Fleet logistics standards (including contracts) and manages the company’s use of third-party carriers to contract / outsource components of distribution and fulfillment.
Liaison with key distributors and customers (e.g., Walmart) to establish solutions that focus on improving distribution service levels, reducing lead times, and reducing overall costs.
Leads cross functional project teams to transform distribution sites and / or implement new systems, methods, or processes.
Creates the most efficient and cost effective national fulfillment system for the company’s business units.
Develops, plans, and implements warehouse and distribution projects that optimize service while maximizing cost savings and efficiency.
Develops all inventory management strategies to include assortment, replenishment and allocation.
Supports M&A integration activities from a logistics standpoint.
Oversees the corporation’s outsourced services program.
Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
Performs other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and practicing and complying with all Company operating rules, policies and procedures.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Desired Experience

Ten or more years of logistics leadership experience in a CPG manufacturing environment.

Desired Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations, logistics, or other relevant supply chain management related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

We offer a competitive salary to commensurate with experience, and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Tomica Reynolds at Tomica.Reynolds@flocorp.com.

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