Manager, Logistics

Responsibilities

• Directly lead logistics associates and their daily tasks and handle larger logistics related projects
• Write and implement processes related to receiving and handling raw materials and finished product transportation
• Assure all Financial, Accounting and General ‘Best Practices’ around OEM Inventory Management are followed and are in compliance
• Set individual performance expectations while encouraging positive learning around Root Cause and Problem-Solving techniques
• Train and mentor all associates to allow their growth and advancement within the company
• Raise quality, supply, compliance and manufacturing concerns promptly
• Facilitate business relationships with clients and product suppliers
• Discuss and negotiate shipping rates with product carriers
• Set up and maintain schedules for inbound and outbound shipments
• Direct the flow of an organization’s materials and products
• Work with other departments in the organization to implement logistical improvements
• Supervise the work of the logistics team
• Oversee the importing and exporting process of a product

Requirements

• BA/BS degree
• Experience directly leading, delegating work and scheduling associates
• Experience handling a global supply base delivering highly-engineered components while running cycle counts audits and full physical inventory counts
• Experience and deep familiarity with standard warehouse processes and practices
• Comfortable with developing solutions for any gap business process and using a variety of software solutions (Jira, NetSuite, Slack, etc.) for receiving PO’s, inventory management and communication
• Attention to detail, focused on quality and efficiency while meeting daily internal part distribution quantity requirements
• Strong understanding of inventory segregation, ECMs, containment and build-out processes
• Knowledge of OSHA rules for safety and well-being of staff and visitors to the warehouse
• Bias towards visibility and action while tracking core ISO/ASTM documentation required

Nice-to-haves

• APICS, CMA or CPM certifications