Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager plans, schedules, coordinates, and analyzes the efficient distribution of products throughout multiple locations. The individual ensures proper inventory management and reconciliation processes are followed, as well as makes recommendations designed to improve business results for all inventory related activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensuring adequate supplies of product and equipment
• Reconciling inventory results on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Leveraging and implementing best practices driving continuous inventory improvements
• Improving business results for all inventory-related criteria
• Communicating proactively with internal customers by providing accurate and timely information on inventory status and cost of goods purchased
• Validating shipment, receipt, and invoices for all product received and shipped
• Developing strong working relationships with internal and external customers including the Management, carriers, supply chain, and vendors
• Delivering timely communications on exceptions, changes to the facility/transport environment, problem resolution, and equipment/service needs; provides input to resolve capacity and service needs
• Representing a critical on-site presence to internal customers, and maintaining a proper professional approach in all types of interactions
• Keeping current on the transportation management systems abilities and shortcomings
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelors Degree preferred
• Two to three years of work experience preferred in logistics/transportation operations
• Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Access, and Word, SAP is a plus
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize multiple demands
• Strong analytical skills with attention to details
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional work ethic, energy, and drive
• Demonstrates alignment with company's code of ethics