Logistics Manager

A Day in the Life:

In the position of Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for managing the daily operations related to logistics for North America which includes the movement of both finished goods and raw materials and responsible for managing a team and cultivate that talent through teaching, coaching, and development. Work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload with the ever-changing demands.

The Impact You'll Make:

• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance of 3rd party logistic providers and implement improvements as needed.
• Administer monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews internally and with 3rd party logistic providers.
• Monitor and establish key performance metrics to ensure supply chain costs are inline with goals.
•  Build and maintain business relationships internally and externally to improve overall supply chain flow and drive process improvements.
• Negotiate rates with carriers and work with carriers to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Analyze data and design new deployment models as needed and based on data analysis, work with management to optimize carrier selection, lanes, and call out data that does not align with current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Ensure that quality of service and customer satisfaction are being met and resolve any arising problems or complaints both internal and external.
• Develop, update, and document SOP's.
• Lead process for setting up new lanes in Transportation Management System (TMS) as needed.
• Supervise, coach, and train the US Logistics team.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain preferred.
• More than 5 years of experience in the field of logistics or transportation operations
• Computer Skills Desired: Proficient with Microsoft Office site. Experience with SAP and TMS.
• Experience with a TMS implementation preferred.
• Proven working experience as a logistics manager. Demonstrate ability to lead and manage staff. Must be able to understand issues and help create solutions.