Logistics Manager

Job Description

Summary:

The Logistics Manager will oversee a busy distribution center environment, including process improvement, team development, and supply chain management.

This position directs all operations activities in a distribution center environment. Responsibilities include operational excellence and process improvement, ensuring customer expectations are exceeded, and talent acquisition, development, and retention of associates. This position will operate as a strategic partner with logistics and supply chain management to establish and adhere to operating budgets.

Responsibilities, Major Tasks, and Key Accountabilities:

Develops annual operating budgets in support of the corporate financial goals and is responsible for P&L Management. Complete cost justification and determine ROI for any cap ex.

Talent management --including selection, termination, performance review, and professional development of direct reports.

Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet service, financial, and operational support demands.

Strategically oversees location fleet and dedicated delivery processes. Ensures compliance with all DOT regulations.

Effectively utilizes training programs to develop operations expertise within the facility.

Acts as liaison to sales leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution. Coordinates and communicates effectively with all company departments.

Effective leadership of others to ensure efficient distribution operations through adherence to policy, procedure, and process excellence.

Ensures environmental health and safety excellence through compliance with all safety and Hazmat rules and regulations, legal regulations, and human resource policies.

Cost control through productivity of personnel, efficient utilization of facility space, and proper protection of stored materials. Ensure accurate inventory levels and prevent shrinkage

Nature and Scope:

Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development of subordinates.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

Change agent with strong leadership and relationship-building skills

Effective listening and concise communication skills at all levels of the organization - written and verbal

Ability to understand and develop business strategy and convert to tactical application; Ability to develop and effectively manage an operating budget that impacts cost locally and regionally

Leadership Essentials -Lives Integrity, Inspires Achievement, Delivers Results, Excels in Customer Service, Drives Excellence, Creates Inclusion

Business Acumen -Project Management, Financial Acumen, Communicates Effectively, Change Leadership

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and relevant work experience

Previous experience in fleet management

Exposure to Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies

Voice selecting technology experience preferred but not necessary

Bi-lingual a plus(English/Spanish)

Experience in distribution/logistics management

Ability to use computer systems and apply computer systems knowledge to manage day-to-day operations

About Us:

Since our inception in 1974, Atlantic Plywood Corporation has prided itself on delivering the highest quality and best value to our customers. This philosophy has helped us grow into a regional industry leader, distributing a wide range of quality hardwood plywood and panel products and solutions throughout the Eastern United States. As our many satisfied customers have come to know, Atlantic Plywood offers not only products and services you can depend on but also a convenient, cost-effective partnership that helps our customer’s business grow.

Full-time