Job title: Logistics Manager

Overview

The Logistics Manager plays a pivotal role in optimizing transportation solutions for both internal and external customers. Collaborating with multiple departments and clients, this role ensures the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods, import and export operations, and efficient logistics systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and resolve issues related to transportation, vendors, import and export, and logistics systems.
• Maintain detailed and accurate logistics data for reporting purposes, including usage metrics, issue resolutions, training records, work logs, and schedules.
• Collaborate with various departments to create comprehensive schedules for business processes such as sales appointments, shipping, and accounting tasks.
• Provide daily comprehensive logistical support for inbound and outbound shipments, oversee quality assurance, and verify safety procedures.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to enhance efficiency, reduce unnecessary steps, and innovate solutions for logistical challenges.
• Analyze the financial impact of logistical processes and propose changes to maximize efficiency in routing, transportation modes, and resource utilization.
• Develop policies, safety procedures, risk management programs, and supply chain processes to increase logistical efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with company requirements, documentation, safety standards, and legal regulations across vendors, carriers, shipping, receiving, and other logistical areas.
• Audit and assist warehouse personnel with receiving and shipping operations.
• Audit and assist customer service personnel with accurate shipping procedures.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and experience with SAP system.
• Numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement preferred.
• Strong experience in managing and executing inventory processes and systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Diligence and strong organizational skills for managing information.
• 5 to 10 years of hands-on manufacturing experience, with a background in leadership or supervision, strongly preferred.
• Good product knowledge and a working knowledge of all facets of manufacturing operations.
• Flexibility to work special schedules as required to meet job requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on project assignments.