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Job Summary: The Logistics Manager is responsible for executing inventory control, overseeing cycle counting policies, reconciling inventory along with the customer inventory, and researching variances and shipping discrepancies. The Logistics Manager will also formalize inventory procedures, generate detailed cycle counts to provide measurable inventory results, create inventory reports, and leads optimization of logistics processes. A successful Logistics Manager is a reliable professional with excellent record-keeping abilities. They possess great attention to detail and a business mindset. The goal of this position is to ensure that all business operations have adequate material to achieve their objectives.
Essential Job Functions:
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw materials to identify shortages.
Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.
Record daily activities and shipments to reconcile inventory.
Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory.
Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus.
Analyze data to anticipate future needs.
Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships.
Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met.
Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances timely.
Interview, hire and train new employees.
Identify employees’ skills and develop them by coaching ad counseling employees on a regular basis.
Conduct annual performance reviews and provide continual feedback on both positive and negative performance.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong leadership skills
Team player at corporate level to collaborate with business units and functional partners
Solid operational management and general business skills and savvy
Excellent communication skills and even better listening skills that promotes the ‘voice of the internal customer’
Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills
Change management skills and self-awareness to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders (e.g., expert model vs facilitative model)
Knowledge of enterprise risk management and business continuity planning
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, or a related area. Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience in printing industry is strongly preferred.
Proven experience as a Logistics Manager or similar position
Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g., ERP)
Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
Analytical mind with strong math skills
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Reliable and trustworthy
