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Manager Traffic & Logistics
Manager Traffic & LogisticsEDI Staffing • City of Industry, CA, US
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Manager Traffic & Logistics

Manager Traffic & Logistics

EDI Staffing • City of Industry, CA, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Manager, Traffic & Logistics

Job Summary

The Manager, Traffic & Logistics will report directly to the VP, Distribution and responsible to manage and plan for logistics policies, objectives, and initiatives. This person will support operations in a high-volume environment that involves supervision of resources, formulating shipping plans, and negotiating with carriers for all client needs.

The Manager, Traffic & Logistics must possess excellent communication, organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills. It is essential this person has an aptitude to function within deadlines while working both independently and as a part of a team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop operational policies designed to ensure timely product delivery to customers
  • Observe delivery deadlines and special customer needs; checks daily progress of orders to be shipped
  • Coordinate with large retail customers at a management level ensuring that specific routing and ship dates are met
  • Determine the routing method such as LTL, FTL, FedEx or UPS with the consideration of cost effectiveness and on-time shipment
  • Manage direct shipment arrangements with international and domestic carriers
  • Evaluate carrier performance and propose efficiency suggestions
  • Negotiate freight rates with carriers and resolve problems to avoid late shipment and charge backs
  • Effectively analyze data and compare options to identify cost-saving opportunities and present options to management to ensure alignment
  • Develop operations system to track shipments along the delivery system
  • Supervise the loading into containers with proper paperwork such as bill of lading to ensure accuracy
  • Plan for Client requisitions, hire qualified personnel, conducts employee reviews
  • Use analysis and reporting to provide direction on implementing resolutions to any supply chain opportunities
  • Must have knowledge of and remain current on transportation regulations and safety standards to ensure compliance at all times
  • Perform other duties as needed and directed by management

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 5 years' experience of progressive distribution and logistics knowledge
  • 2-3 years of experience managing transportation operations and personnel
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
  • Possesses a proven track record in freight negotiation
  • Proficiency with Outlook; proficiency in Excel is an absolute must have
  • History of strong leadership and communication skills
  • Prior experience with EDI interface and shipping requirements of national retail chains such as Walmart, CVS, Walgreen, ULTA or other comparable nationwide or worldwide retail outlets
  • Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload within a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
  • Motivated, self-starter, organized, and effective communicator
  • Proven capabilities in applying drive and initiative into projects
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