The logistics manager is responsible for overseeing the movement, distribution, and storage of materials in the organization. This position controls the flow of incoming materials and outgoing finished products to ensure customers receive products on time. The logistics manager oversees the warehouses, inventory control, material handling, customer service, transportation, hazmat/dot training and regulations and shipping personnel. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, hire, and train and evaluate employees, prepare employee schedules, and ensure transportation, warehousing and distribution employees follow all safety rules. The position may prepare reports for upper management, negotiate shipping and supplier costs, and work to improve efficiency of the company's supply chain.
requirements
minimum qualifications:
• bachelor's degree in: logistics, business management, or industrial management, and 5 years of professional shipping & receiving experience; or equivalent work experience.
• ability to create and/or maintain policies and procedures for shipping/warehouse functions particularly those associated with iso 9001 regulations.
• ability to maintain various tms database systems related to customer shipments.
• experience with negotiating and coordinating the transportation of products from multiple warehouses.
• ability to resolve problems concerning transportation systems, imports/exports, and customer issues.
• ability to analyze financial impact of proposed logistic charges (routing, shipping modes, etc.).
• ability to communicate with team members, supervisors and leadership regarding daily production.
• ability to utilize computer programs to input, monitor, research and track orders according to customer requirements.
• working knowledge of ms office word, access, project and standard industry operations software and databases.
• proficient knowledge in excel and erp systems.
• exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
• energetic, forward-thinking and creative.
• exceptional service orientation.
preferred qualifications:
• superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• exceptional service orientation.
• ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor.
physical job requirements: activities and safety equipment
• climbing, lifting, push/pulling, ear plugs, safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat and high visibility vest occasionally required up to 1/3 of time.
• walking, reaching, standing and bending frequently required 1/3 to ½ of time.
• seeing, hearing, sitting, dexterity, verbal and written communication continuously required 2/3 or more.
what we offer
as a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- a highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “life of career” training opportunities through our global or local kronoacademy
- uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools
what to send our way
- a cover letter along with your resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.
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