Manager, Traffic

3 days ago

Walnut, CA, United States Markwins Beauty Brands Inc. Full time
Job Summary

The Manager, Traffic & Logistics will report directly to the VP, Distribution and responsible to manage and plan for logistics policies, objectives, and initiatives. This person will support operations in a high-volume environment that involves supervision of resources, formulating shipping plans, and negotiating with carriers for all Markwins Beauty Brands needs.

The Manager, Traffic & Logistics must possess excellent communication, organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills. It is essential this person has an aptitude to function within deadlines while working both independently and as a part of a team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop operational policies designed to ensure timely product delivery to customers
  • Observe delivery deadlines and special customer needs; checks daily progress of orders to be shipped
  • Coordinate with large retail customers at a management level ensuring that specific routing and ship dates are met
  • Determine the routing method such as LTL, FTL, FedEx or UPS with the consideration of cost effectiveness and on-time shipment
  • Manage direct shipment arrangements with international and domestic carriers
  • Evaluate carrier performance and propose efficiency suggestions
  • Negotiate freight rates with carriers and resolve problems to avoid late shipment and charge backs
  • Effectively analyze data and compare options to identify cost-saving opportunities and present options to management to ensure alignment
  • Develop operations system to track shipments along the delivery system
  • Supervise the loading into containers with proper paperwork such as bill of lading to ensure accuracy
  • Plan for manpower requisitions, hire qualified personnel, conducts employee reviews
  • Use analysis and reporting to provide direction on implementing resolutions to any supply chain opportunities
  • Must have knowledge of and remain current on transportation regulations and safety standards to ensure compliance at all times
  • Perform other duties as needed and directed by management


Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 5 years' experience of progressive distribution and logistics knowledge
  • 2-3 years of experience managing transportation operations and personnel
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
  • Possesses a proven track record in freight negotiation
  • Proficiency with Outlook; proficiency in Excel is an absolute must have
  • History of strong leadership and communication skills
  • Prior experience with EDI interface and shipping requirements of national retail chains such as Walmart, CVS, Walgreen, ULTA or other comparable nationwide or worldwide retail outlets
  • Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload within a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
  • Motivated, self-starter, organized, and effective communicator
  • Proven capabilities in applying drive and initiative into projects


Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Working Conditions:

Good working conditions, with the absence of disagreeable conditions.

Salary:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes employer paid health benefits and 401k match. Benefits typically offered only to full-time employees.

Markwins Beauty Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Markwins Beauty Brands does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.

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