Remote Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager For Chroma Color Corporation
Chromacolors.com as this can be for ANY Chroma site location as we have East Coast locations as well.
Offering $2500 Sign on Bonus and Most Benefits Day 1

Illinois
3900 W Dayton St.
McHenry, IL 60050-8378
Main: 815-385-8100
Phone: 877-385-8777
Fax: 815-385-1518

North Carolina (Asheboro)
1134 NC Highway 49 South
Asheboro, NC 27205
Phone: 800-247-7428

New Jersey
11 Kari Drive
Lambertville, NJ 08530
Phone: 609-397-8200

Massachusetts
50 Francis Street
Leominster, MA 01453
Phone: 978-537-3538

North Carolina (Salisbury)
100 East 17th Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: 704-637-7000

Epolin, LLC
358-364 Adams Street
Newark, NJ 07105
Phone: 1 973-465-9495

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively Manage 3PL/4PL Relationships:

• Foster strong relationships with our defined 3PL and 4PL logistic partner.
• Collaborate closely with site shipping to optimize logistics operations and ensure efficiency.
• Define critical KPI’s for the 3PL/4PL partner and for the business; review with a regular cadence, ensuring we hit performance targets and implement corrective actions to close any gaps to plan.

• Serve as Logistics SME (Subject Matter Expert):

• Develop and maintain expertise across all logistics types and transportation modes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to implement in logistics strategies.

• Liaison Between Manufacturing and Transportation:

• Coordinate logistics between manufacturing plants, shipping/receiving, and transportation partners.
• Ensure seamless integration of logistics processes to enhance overall supply chain efficiency, while supporting the site shipping teams.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics operations.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and contribute positive EBITDA impact.

• Guidance & Compliance:
• Provide guidance and instructions to ensure that our shipping team members adhere with activities and procedures that will deliver commitments. Have strong relationships to ensure an open dialogue to overcome barriers and develop optimal solutions collaboratively.

• Optimize Logistics Cost:
• Identify opportunities to optimize the logistics cost structure, vendor engagement, project management, and collaboration with partner teams on system improvements. Ensure shipments go out on time & that month end is evenly distributed so that shipments out don’t become a bottleneck.

• Monitor Key Performance Indicators:
• Support overall performance and efficiency by developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) throughout shipping, receiving, and warehousing cycles. Leverage technology and logistics management systems to enhance visibility, track shipments, and analyze performance metrics.

• Management Reporting:
• Communicate performance on a weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly basis and report back on employee performance and annual evaluations.

• Other projects/responsibilities as assigned.

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SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES*

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and minimum of five years related experience and/or training in logistics function.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization.
• Business Acumen: Exhibit a deep understanding of business operations and strategy. Makes informed decisions that align with organizational goals and is able to drive business results by making data driven decisions and taking action to improve performance.

• Inspirational Leadership: Leads in a way that others want to follow. Is able to lead high, wide and deep across the organization to collaborate cross-functionally to develop optimal solutions.
• Key competencies: Working independently, customer centricity, collaboration, strong communication skills (both written and verbal), advanced critical thinking (utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions), problem solving skills, and participation. Expert user of ERP systems and Microsoft Office programs.
• Safety: Follows all Chroma Color Corporation rules, safety practices, housekeeping, wearing of personal protective equipment while in manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of a job.
• Willingness to Travel: Up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Plastics or Chemical Industry Experience with a Manufacturing Organization