Logistics Manager

2 days ago

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Professional Recruiters Full time
Logistics Manager Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to join our southern Utah management team. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with a knowledge of supply-chain management for a manufacturing environment.

As the Logistics Manager, you will work on-site to oversee purchasing components according to engineering specifications, managing vendor relationships, negotiating pricing, processing incoming shipments and inventory on hand, reporting progress in weekly production meetings, and procurement of materials and supplies.

You will also be responsible for managing a team of employees. Your experience managing supplier relationships, purchasing materials, managing inventory, and collaborating with production planners is just what you need to succeed as a Logistics Manager.

Daily Responsibilities Include:
  • Develop and implement strategic purchasing plans to minimize material carrying costs and achieve company objectives. Implement inventory controls to monitor inventory levels, ensure optimal stock availability, trigger orders for stock items, and ensure organized and accessible material storage.
  • Foster strong relationships with suppliers and manage supplier performance through regular reporting and evaluations. Identify and evaluate potential vendors and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
  • Hire, train, lead and cultivate the logistics team, including purchasing, shipping, and receiving associates. Oversee the timely processing of purchase orders, processing material receiving, and processing of outgoing shipments.
  • Meet weekly with operations, financial, and production managers to report status of production support, logistics performance, and key continuous improvement projects.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience of (3+ years) or supply-chain or logistics management experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
  • Proven management experience, including handling employee evaluations, pay raise recommendations, and hiring.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and mentor a team.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise or QuickBooks Online - Purchasing, Invoicing, Reporting and System Integration with other software products.
  • Expert-level knowledge of Excel data analysis tools and Pivot Tables.

Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build relationships with external stakeholders.

Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision. Ability to handle time-sensitive data and meet deadlines.

Prior experience with a material requirement planning (MRP) system. Strong knowledge of logistics processes, including transportation, dispatching, tracking, customer communication, and logistics regulations.

Proficient in using logistics and supply chain management software and ERP systems.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Prior manufacturing experience.

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