Job Description

The Logistics Manager is responsible for all transportation and dunnage management across the companys US operations and customer base. The company is in a rapid growth trajectory, and the Logistics Manager position is a key bridge between production, sales, and the customer. As a leadership role, it requires the ability to build a strong team that manages and delivers on safety, customer satisfaction, and operations excellence.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• Be the business Leader for implementing and owning Transportation and the Dunnage packaging processes.
• Develop and implement comprehensive logistics plans and strategies to optimize the flow of goods, minimize costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to align logistics activities with production schedules and customer demands.
• Coordinate and manage transportation activities, including selecting carriers, negotiating contracts, and monitoring shipment schedules.
• Manage the import/export process and ensure compliance with all required government laws and licensing regulations.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and finished goods while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Mitigate risks and implement contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain.
• Logistics Manager will be responsible for budgeting process for transportation and dunnage program.
• Manage, coach, and train direct reports and encourage teamwork to ensure KPIs are met.
• Create a continuous improvement culture to eliminate waste through setting best practices, training, and potentially automation or software solutions.
• Identify and execute cost savings opportunities.
• Develop inventory strategy for dunnage to ensure that we can support the needs of the business.
• Create, manage, and forecast Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for our logistics and dunnage programs. Use the KPIs to anticipate, problem solve, address deficiencies, and communicate adverse conditions to leadership.
• Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Ensure the department learns and documents that transportation SAP transactions are done correctly. Develop documentation and training to create a sustainable workforce.
• Ensure quality, delivery to budget and environmental objectives are met.
• Implement, maintain, and monitor all Health and Safety regulations, rules, procedures, standards and policies, hygiene, and security in the work environment.
• Establish, follow, and enforce standards and procedures and comply with legal regulations for all environmental requirements as stipulated in ISO 14001 and BRCGS procedures and guidelines on Health & Safety.
• Preparation and participation in both internal and external audits.
• Facilitate weekly and monthly department wide meetings to report out KPIs, productivity, and key initiatives.
• Participate in recruitment and selection process.
• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain/Business Logistics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous SAP experience a plus, and also TMS tendering and carrier management software.

• Strong analytical skills, ability to draw conclusions from data and anticipate future constraints.
• MS Office including demonstrated Excel experience to convert data, write formulas, and provide information that makes informed decisions.

• Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization.
• Previous managerial experience required.
• APICS Certification a plus.

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