Logistics Manager

United States·WalkerFull-time Regularmid

OperationsSupply Chain Manager

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Key Responsibilities

Manage all shipping & receiving employees & procedures. Ensure on-time deliveries, optimal loading/unloading turnaround times, and accurate shipments. Back up Shipping & Receiving Clerks as needed.

Requirements Summary

Requires 3 to 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience in logistics field. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business highly preferred.

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OperationsSupply Chain Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Logistics Manager to oversee and manage our logistics operations for our Walker, MI plant. In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of goods to our customers. You will develop and implement logistics strategies, manage inventory levels, and optimize transportation routes to reduce costs and improve delivery times. Your ultimate goal will be to ensure smooth and efficient logistics operations, meeting the needs of our customers, internal stakeholders, and business objectives.

Requirements

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Requires 3 to 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience in logistics field.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business highly preferred.
Experience with WMS (ex: Amtech) and TMS systems
Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills
Excellent analytical skills and independent decision-making.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the company.

Responsibilities

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Manage all shipping & receiving employees & procedures. Ensure on-time deliveries, optimal loading/unloading turnaround times, and accurate shipments. Back up Shipping & Receiving Clerks as needed.

→Responsible for effective space utilization. Develop space capacity forecast reports and escalate space constraints to management team & customers as required.
→Ensure a culture of teamwork & camaraderie is in place with all warehouse personnel. Provide coaching, motivation, and efforts to promote a positive work environment.
→Maintain housekeeping and organization for all warehouse areas. Maintain a 5S program & execute an audit schedule to ensure an organized, clean warehouse environment
→Work closely with all plant departments to maintain open communications and facilitate optimal operational flow.
→Communicate with all outside 3^rd party logistics teams to ensure proper information flow and a high level of customer service.
→Execute and/or supervise all receiving and shipment transactional requirements such as incoming customer receipts. Ensure these are posted throughout the day within all internal & customers systems.
→Ensure creation of shipments and print all shipping paperwork required in customer systems and retailer TMS systems.
→Maintain all shipping and receiving records to include BOLs and direct shipment trackers daily. Perform root cause analysis or traceability research as required.
→Lead and/or Participate in all physical inventories and ensure an effective cycle counting process is in place.
→Perform all tasks assigned by Plant Manager.
→Monitor and analyze logistics performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions

Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a base salary based on experience, a quarterly bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy.
Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & customers happy.
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