Logistics Manager

  • Full-Time
  • Greenville, SC
  • KYOCERA AVX
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Job Description: Develop and administer an efficient global supply chain Reports To: Sr. Vice President Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage the development and monitoring of a strong, worldwide supply base and logistics services.
  • Manage carriers for transportation and negotiate rates and contracts with domestic and global carriers
  • Manage freight forwarders for cost effectiveness and quality of service
  • Collaborate with Kyocera-AVX sites locally and globally to set-up incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Keep up to date on shipping carriers, routes and rates and any changes to them and report out to management, as necessary
  • Identify opportunities for improvement of cost, lead times and total quality of services
  • Manage projects related to logistics
  • Identify month end freight charges to correct accounts for payment
  • Projects as assigned.
Job Requirements:
  • BS/BA Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field is required
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in Purchasing, Operations or Supply Chain positions
  • Strong Leadership skills
  • Ability to travel.
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office, Oracle, SAP.
  • Ability to cope with constantly changing priorities
  • Ability to work independently while meeting multiple deadlines.
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