Logistics Manager

6 days ago


Scranton, United States Korn Ferry Full time

Korn Ferry has recently partnered with a global manufacturing company in a high-growth phase, with new greenfield site operations in North America. We are seeking a dynamic Logistics Manager to oversee all transportation management across two US sites and customer base. This role serves as a key liaison between production, sales, and customers while fostering a culture of safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Full-time, onsite position (no remote workers please)


Role Highlights:

  • Lead transportation and freight processes for two USA plant operations within the company.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive logistics plans to optimize goods flow, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Interact with dunnage packaging process team as requested to include training and some oversight as necessary.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to align logistics activities with production schedules and customer demands.
  • Provide strategic and tactical oversight of two sites as it pertains to Transportation Management. Select carriers, negotiate contracts, and monitor shipment schedules to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.
  • Risk Mitigation: Develop contingency plans to address potential supply chain disruptions.
  • Budget & Cost Control: Create and manage logistics budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
  • Manage, coach, and train direct reports, fostering teamwork and meeting KPIs.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement by establishing best practices, training staff, and exploring automation and software solutions.
  • Track and report KPIs, anticipating and addressing performance deficiencies.
  • Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including ISO 14001 and BRCGS guidelines.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Lead departmental meetings to review KPIs, productivity, and key initiatives.
  • Participate in hiring processes as needed.
  • Perform additional tasks as required.


Background/Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong leadership and team management experience within transportation to include process creation/process improvement, managing a department P&L, people leadership, vendor and carrier management (pertaining the freight movement) to include annual scorecard and RFP submittal process to ensure KPIs are met.
  • Proven SAP experience preferred to include TMS tendering and carrier management software.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and data analysis.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively ~ role is best described as a working manager.


Preferred:

  • APICS Certification.
  • Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

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