Logistics Manager
Employment Type : Full-Time
BASIC FUNCTION:
Develop an operational plan aligned with company goals that contribute to the business’s bottom line by providing strategic and tactical direction. Oversees day-to-day logistics to support growth, enhance efficiency, productivity and profitability in the following areas: shipping & receiving, warehouse, inventory control, material handling, customer service, transportation and labor planning. This individual has the responsibility and authority to carry out all assigned tasks.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes.
- Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
- Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
- Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.
- Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
- Recommend purchase of new or improved technology, such as automated systems.
- Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
- Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
- Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
- Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.
- Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services.
- Negotiate transportation rates or services.
- Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
- Manage personnel in the Shipping & Receiving and Warehouse departments.
- Responsible for performance management, hiring, training and development.
- Interact regularly with the executive team and individual department heads to ensure that company’s operational priorities are aligned with total company direction.
- Initiate and train on Six Sigma/Lean Events and develop employees toward Green Belt Certification;
- Team with Sr. Director of Quality Compliance to implement customer requirements into operations including quality, warehouse and shipping activities.
- Supervise implementation of plans for material management of kits, lot buys, consignments and inventory stock pulls to meet production requirements.
- Ensure safety standards are in compliance with OSHA.
- Determine the departmental requirements, prepares reasons for incremental expenditures and submits an annual budget package for approval.
- Direct the coordination of recycling, refuse or final disposal of scrap material with CSO.
- Promote companywide 6S environment.
- Ensure compliance with company code of conduct and all applicable laws, regulations, rules and policies.
- Comply with all requirements of the AS9120, ISO 9001, ASA-100, and IDEA-STD-1010 Quality Management System and criteria of CCAP-101, AS6081, AC7402 and ANSI/ESD-S20.20.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCY:
- B.A./B.S. from an accredited college or university.
- IDEA ICE 3000 Certified Professional Inspector.
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certified.
- 3-5 years relevant experience in distribution operations.
- Operational experience within a Quality Management System.
- Must obtain ISO or AS internal or lead auditor certification within first year of employment.
- Excellent communication and written skills.
- Proven/demonstrated ability to lead a team.
- Hazmat Certified.
- Ability to sit, climb and crouch, as well as lift and move products and materials.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off, Flexible schedule, Parental leave, Professional development assistance.
- Open door policy with executives.
- Free catered lunch daily.
- Annual corporate events.
- Paid company trips.
Crestwood Technology Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or sexual orientation and gender identity.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
- Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
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