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Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting FirmHigh Point, NC, US
19 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Job Title : Logistics Manager

Position Type : Permanent

Location : Onsite – Greensboro, NC or Danville, VA

Job Description :

The Logistics Manager North America is responsible for overseeing Global’s North America-based logistics team. The manager will leverage excellent business processes, IT systems, employees, contractors, 3rd party logistics companies, and transportation vendors to provide cost-effective finished goods and raw material storage & transportation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Establish short and long-term logistics goals and objectives for the North America logistics team consistent with organizational strategy.
  • Manage the ongoing logistics functions and appropriate interfaces, including distribution of product, warehousing, and transportation of inventory.
  • Oversee the coordination of transportation, distribution, and warehouse management to help ensure availability of inventory, as defined by our individual supplier agreements.
  • Work closely with the Logistics Manager Europe to coordinate the successful execution of shipments and the coordination of resources affecting both regions.
  • Provide regular KPI reporting necessary to run our business in a way that captures key changes in service, cost, and quality.
  • Monitor the established budget and implement the controls necessary to keep expenditures within budgetary limitations.
  • Oversee the execution of procedures and communication material that document logistics best practices.
  • Complete customer projects in the supply chain in a timely manner, on budget, and work with the Account Teams to provide our services.
  • Analyze current processes to ensure continuous improvement in service to both internal and external customers.
  • Utilize superior communications skills to motivate staff and develop effective working relationships with peers, executives, and clients.
  • Bring and develop a teaching mentality to ensure your employees are constantly learning.
  • Exhibit a strong desire for team and personal growth.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Demonstrate ability to complete all tasks with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-up.
  • Ensure professional, accurate, and timely communication to complete tasks and resolve issues.
  • Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
  • Work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Minimum of 8 years managing a global Supply Chain preferred, including warehouse and transportation experience.
  • Must have proven experience in both effectively managing and enhancing supply chains.
  • Experience working with U.S. and International Customs compliance requirements is essential.
  • Experience in managing global ocean freight networks.
  • Knowledge of dangerous goods transportation regulations.
  • Excellent oral, written, problem-solving, customer service, and organizational skills.
  • Must be proficient in MS Office.
  • Knowledge of, and ability to work with, the metric system.
  • Willingness to constantly self-train on new procedures, systems, etc.
  • Must have the ability to travel domestically on an as-needed basis.
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