Logistics Director

Weyerhaeuser’s Wood Products Supply Chain organization is seeking a motivated and proven supply chain leader to join our team as a Logistics Director in Seattle, WA. This valued and strategic role contributes to our supply chain success by collaborating daily across our Supply Chain and leading our Logistics team. The role is responsible for supporting all Weyerhaeuser Wood Products operations, with primary responsibility for locations in the Western US and Canada. Reporting directly to the Director of Supply Chain, the Logistics Director will build and maintain strong relationships with transportation suppliers, lead proactive communication, rate negotiation, and contract management. Additionally, this role involves developing and executing strategic and tactical initiatives in collaboration with sales, operations, and logistics teams to meet business objectives.

Our ideal candidate is self-driven, motivated, dependable, and innovative, with a proven track record in supply chain management, particularly in logistics. Strong leadership and team management skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and the capacity to develop and implement strategic initiatives are essential. This position offers the opportunity to excel and grow within an organization that invests in its employees, contributing to the success of a leading company in the wood products industry. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience.

At Weyerhaeuser, we pride ourselves on safety and employee development. Our core values have a long tradition of focusing on individual excellence, devotion to sustainability, the development of products that improve lives, and a commitment to tangible values.

We are honored to have been named one of the World’s Top Ethical Companies® for 10 years, among other accolades. We invest in company culture and hold regular events to enhance teamwork and give back to communities, both large and small, of which we form part of the fabric.

This is a hybrid work schedule. Virtual Monday and Friday and in office Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Oversee the logistics team, including hiring, supervising, and developing team members.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide meaningful, actionable feedback.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement through innovation, and psychological safety.

Transportation Strategy:

• Develop and manage carrier strategy and partnerships
• Responsible for contract and pricing negotiations
• Conduct cost analysis and provide cost information to sales and finance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve logistics issues with a customer centric approach.

Communication and Influence:

• Share and synthesize information with team members and appropriate stakeholders.
• Tailor communication style and content to different audiences.
• Leverage networks to share information, influence decisions and guide outcomes.

Value Orientation:

• Deliver and promote unique value within the logistics function.
• Help achieve business objectives and develop strategies.
• Align departmental goals with organizational priorities

Innovative Thinking & Digital Proficiency:

• Challenge assumptions and explore innovative solutions and technologies.
• Exhibit intrinsic motivation for data driven continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate agility in adopting and utilizing digital tools and technologies.
• Pursue automation opportunities to enhance and streamline operations.

Transportation Market:

• Responsible for ensuring transportation market dynamics are understood by key stakeholders.
• Integrate and synthesize information for actionable insights.

• 8 +years of transportation and logistics experience
• Transportation industry knowledge by mode, including safety requirements, laws, and regulations
• Ability to analyze market trends and integrate actioning insights into strategy
• Experience with large enterprise resource planning system
• Experience with rate and contract negotiations
• Proven ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and drive successful implementation in logistics environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions, customer needs, or supply chain disruptions
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to develop and implement business strategies
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, includes experience in hiring, training, and mentoring teams
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Desired Skills / Qualifications

• Proficiency with SAP
• Six Sigma or LEAN certification

What We Offer:

Compensation : This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $129,145-$193,858 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 20% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits : When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement : Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation : We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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