Strategic Distribution Planning

o   Develop distribution network strategy

o   Provide logistics support for new product launches and geographic expansions

o   Support distribution costs budgeting

o   Develop risk management and insurance strategy for distribution functions

3PL Warehouse Management and Inventory Control

o   Administer 3PL bid

o   3PL site implementation, oversight and KPI development

o   Implement quarter-end order close-out process

o   Implement inventory reconciliation process and cycle counting program

o   Implement product serialization program

o   Implement returns management process

o   Implement batch tracing and recall processes

o   Proceduralize and implement kitting services

o   Implement cross-docking process

Transport Management

o   Setup end-to-end Transportation Program

o   Administer RFP bids for all modes of transport

o   Develop comprehensive transport routing guides

o   Implement Transport Management System (TMS)

o   Implement shipment on-time and in-transit status reports

o   Implement compliant process for transport of hazardous materials and dangerous goods

o   Implement internal freight invoice audit and payment process

o   Outsource freight audit and payment functions

o   Partner with Procurement to set up inbound transport program to reduce cost and risk for strategic items

o   Coordinate cross-border truck transport process

Cold-chain Management

o   Perform transport cold-chain packaging selection and qualification

o    Implement cold-chain pack-out processes and training

o   Develop database for transport cold chain solutions

o   Partner with QA to develop cross-functional process to disposition temperature excursions timely

o Perform temperature excursion investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions

Risk Management and GDP Compliance

o   Develop auditable GDP compliance program

o   Implement hyper-care program for management of high-risk shipments

o   Implement damage and loss reporting and freight claims process

o   Compile global inventory report for annual corporate cargo insurance quote

International Trade Compliance

o   Support set up of global trade compliance program

o Develop Import/Export Compliance Manual containing written trade procedures

o   Perform Harmonized Tariff classification of items

o   Proceduralize and automate commercial invoice creation process

o   Free Trade Zone setup and management

o   Free Trade Agreement compliance

o   Implement global Value Added Tax (VAT) reporting and recovery process

o Ensure USMCA and maquiladora compliance

Materials Management

o   Provide logistics support to intracompany departments and on-site Shipping/Receiving Department

o   Oversee and support logistics functions at contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs)

o   Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library management

o   Develop item master data library for logistics execution