Logistics Team Leader
About the role
The Logistics Team Leader role at Job KBX is designed for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, leverage technology for efficiency, and collaborate across functions to build scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will excel in a dynamic setting and value collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Coach, mentor, motivate, and develop talent through Principle Based Management to enhance autonomy, accountability, and performance.
- Apply an economic and data-driven approach to solve problems and empower the team to test creative solutions that improve productivity and operations.
- Establish metrics and KPIs through organized approaches to meet key cost and service metrics.
- Execute on strategic projects within the business that optimize processes and create value for stakeholders and team members.
- Partner cross-functionally across the organization to optimize processes, technology enhancements, and provide direction on escalated issues.
- Manage and assign work/projects between direct reports and offshore contingent resources.
- Drive continuous improvement by influencing and challenging internal stakeholders to adopt innovative practices.
Requirements
- Experience working in the transportation, logistics, or supply chain industry.
- Experience developing and maintaining relationships with customers and/or carriers.
- Experience collaborating across teams to solve problems, improve processes, and support shared operational goals.
Qualifications
- Prior supervisory experience or experience leading project teams.
- Experience working in transportation operations.
- Experience developing KPIs for a team and holding team members accountable.
- Experience leading a team through technology enhancements and upgrades.
Skills
- Strong leadership and motivational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative mindset with ability to work across departments.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate business needs.