Logistics Manager

Primary Purpose: The primary function of the Logistics Manager is to oversee the day-to-day operations and ensure efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction. The role will be providing support for international and domestic shipments operations. This role will support cross functional and administrative activities and act as a liaison with freight providers, 3rd party vendors, and supply chain business partners. This role will also manage transportation related projects and tasks, with an emphasis on implementing sustainable savings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Operations Management: (30%)
• Coordinate logistics and transportation activities to ensure timely delivery of goods and minimize shipping costs.
• Lead and manage a team of operations staff, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures and work instructions to support functional area of responsibility as needed.
• KPI monitoring, trend analysis, Utilizing the data to make business decisions, Deep diving to perform root cause analysis, performance improvement, driving the team towards company's goal.
• Vendor Management: (20%)
• Acts as the primary point of contact for transportation carriers and 3rd party vendors for outbound channel shipping operations.
• Manages day-to-day outbound operations with transportation carriers and 3rd party vendors.
• Identifies and suggests vendor performance improvement opportunities based on reporting and operational trends.
• Lead contact for 3rd party vendor initiatives including but not exclusive to temp control monitoring and audit.
• Financial and Operational Reporting: (20%)
• Creates and maintains vendor scorecard for transportation carriers and 3rd party vendors.
• Forecasts quarterly spend for transportation and 3rd party vendors.
• Support Freight Bill, Audit and Payment process and continuous improvement.
• Project Management: (20%)
• Supports Logistic Director and cross functional partners on special projects and initiatives as needed.
• Provides support and management of annual freight bid process.
• Assists in the evaluation and implementation of 3rd party tools and services.
• Supports new category operational and shipping expansion.
• Outbound Shipment Management: (10%)
• Acts as the point of contact between outbound locations and cross-functional partners.
• Identifies risks to on-time delivery through daily tracking reports and partners with internal and vendor teams to mitigate risk where possible.
• Liaison for claim facilitation between Schuman Cheese and all involved parties.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent supply chain industry experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in operations management or related roles, preferably in a CPG environment.
• Intermediate skill level in Excel and proficient in other Microsoft applications
• Analytical/Strong Attention to detail
• Excels in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Recruiters: Please do not submit unsolicited resumes. Schuman Cheese is not responsible for fees associated with unsolicited candidates. Thank you.