Logistics Manager

Overall responsibility

Manage chassis fleet for assigned markets ensuring that chassis availability meets demands of the locations and ensures timely service levels.

Monitor and control cost savings measures for assigned markets.

Develop and Implement Chassis Recovery process, manage and report results.

Propose solutions to senior management to improve service, process, and/or savings opportunities based on monitoring the assigned markets for all the below (reported to management on a weekly basis).

• Cost savings
• Unbudgeted expenses
• Service failures
• Chassis repositioning moves
• Sales/deliveries and idle equipment
• Maintenance of idle/dwelling equipment

Duties And Responsibilities

Manage chassis fleet for assigned markets ensuring that chassis availability meets demands of the locations and ensures timely service levels.

Monitor and control cost savings measures for assigned markets.

Develop and Implement Chassis Recovery process, manage and report results.

Propose solutions to senior management to improve service, process, and/or savings opportunities based on monitoring the assigned markets for all the below (reported to management on a weekly basis).

• Cost savings
• Unbudgeted expenses
• Service failures
• Chassis repositioning moves
• Sales/deliveries and idle equipment
• Maintenance of idle/dwelling equipment

Be adaptable/flexible to changes in business process or priorities as they arise. Be prepared for unexpected changes and redirection due to a highly dynamic market/industry.

Maintain data integrity, monitor DCLI systems, recommend development improvements and provide overview and support to relevant DCLI projects.

Manage service level of repositioning vendors by monitoring and evaluating service delivery levels as per service contracts.

Build relationships with vendors and address service issues as needed within markets.

Build good working relationships with customers, terminals, CYs motor carriers and Rail Yards.

Exposure to business financials and your markets’ performance based on company budgets and expectations.

Responsible for market research to identify current trends and use statistical and analytical tools to predict future trends and patterns which could affect DCLI.

Investigate, and where applicable, recommend technology solutions to improve work processes.

Develop and implement standard operating procedures where none exist.

Maintain communication and relationships with the DCLI management team.

Liaise with other business units to promote working relationships and common goals.

Promote a sense of teamwork and urgency.

Perform other assigned duties.

Cook up and manage special projects, maintain and report out as required.

Adhere to DCLI Core Values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Emphasis in supply chain, business, marketing or computer science.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in the Marine Container Transportation Industry or Customer Service related work.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, excel and time management skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Direct Reports

N/A

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family
• Able to take ample PTO and paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance
• Wellness resources
• Company-sponsored parties, outings, and other perks

Development Opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal training and educational resources
• Quarterly and annual awards for outstanding performance
• Pathways to promotions and access to advice, feedback, and mentorship
• Participation in professional organizations
• Internships

Pay Range

$65-$70k - commensurate with experience