Manufacturing Logistics Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transportation and logistics strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize supply chain efficiency and minimize costs.
• Plan and coordinate transportation operations, including carrier selection, routing, scheduling, and freight negotiation.
• Manage logistics operations, including warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
• Monitor and track shipments, orders, and inventory levels using transportation and logistics management systems.
• Cook up with suppliers, vendors, and carriers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and components.
• Implement inventory management techniques, such as ABC analysis, cycle counting, and just-in-time (JIT) inventory control.
• Lead and supervise transportation and logistics teams, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure performance and productivity.
• Conduct performance analysis and KPI tracking for transportation and logistics operations, measuring key metrics such as on-time delivery, fill rate, inventory turnover, and transportation costs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and industry regulations governing transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, manufacturing, sales, and customer service, to align transportation and logistics activities with business goals and production schedules.
• Evaluate and select transportation service providers, carriers, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners, negotiating contracts and service level agreements (SLAs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Transportation and Logistics Manager or in a similar role within manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of transportation and logistics management principles, practices, and tools.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in transportation and logistics management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.