Manager, Logistics

5 days ago

Milwaukee, United States Batteries Plus Bulbs Full time

6200 North Baker Road, Glendale, WI 53209, USA | Supply Chain - 9330 | Full Time General Function

Determine optimal logistics strategies and tactics for the effective transportation and distribution of products from a centralized distribution center, as well as domestic and international vendor shipping to store customers and store delivery. Manages the development, performance, and maintenance of the organization's transportation to produce an efficient transportation service, maximizing performance, value, and profitability. The role will include the oversight and direction of store-to-customer deliveries via private fleets and third-party carriers.

Essential Responsibilities

Logistics and Transportation Management

  • Plan and direct operational execution of all aspects of international and domestic inbound, outbound, and parcel/LTL transportation programs.

  • Translate strategies into specific goals, tactics, action plans, and deliverables for the internal team

  • Utilize and update the Transportation Management System (TMS) to route and optimize freight movements, manage carrier performance, and drive efficiencies.

  • Facilitate and manage the selection of transportation providers, negotiation, and maintenance of transportation contracts.

  • Engage in many network optimization-related projects/activities

  • Resolve freight delays, carrier problems, or vendor issues; escalate risks or opportunities as appropriate.

  • Meet with carrier representatives regularly to evaluate performance, resolve issues, and provide feedback.

  • Develop and manage store-to-customer deliveries via private fleet and third-party carriers

  • Work cross-functionally to meet cost projections

Trade Compliance and Support

  • Develop policies and implement compliance plans and training regarding HAZMAT and Homeland Security shipping requirements and training

  • Manage the Anti-corruption due diligence process of international customs brokers and freight forwarders

  • Oversee the company's Product Classification Request program to ensure all goods are properly classified for imports and exports

  • Maintains responsibility for performing all duties in compliance with related legal/statutory, regulations, professional duties, responsibilities, and obligations .

  • Managing accurate shipment documentation, including the generation of the requisite shipping and import/export documentation, as well as, the generation of import/export documentation

People Management

  • Leverage leadership techniques to influence change and execution.

  • Develop and monitor onboarding training for new team members.

  • Establish performance measures and hold the team accountable.

  • Provide leadership and coaching, and training and development opportunities to support associates' continued development and enrichment. Perform evaluations and periodic reviews. Build and maintain a team atmosphere.

Leadership

  • Leverage leadership techniques to influence change and execution

  • Develop & monitor onboarding training for new team members

  • Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive

  • Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and following company policy.

  • Maintains recognition and engagement of team members.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Operations Management, or related field preferred

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in supply chain or operations management

  • Experience working within ERP and TMS systems.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write, and present information.

  • Strong mathematical skills including measurements, calculations, and volumes.

  • Analytical skills to review data and identify trends and anomalies.

  • Forklift certification or the ability to become forklift certified.

  • Strong knowledge of Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office.

  • Ability to work from more than one location and/or remotely.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The physical demands required to perform the essential responsibilities of this position are as follows.

Reasonable accommodations will be made available if necessary and as required by law.

  • The position requires the employee to regularly sit, use hands to handle or touch, talk, hear, and occasionally lift up to seventy-five pounds

  • Special vision requirements include close vision

  • This position requires regular use of a computer, copier, fax machine, and other standard office equipment

  • The level of noise in the office-working environment is quiet

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

It is the policy of Batteries Plus to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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