Domestic Logistics Manager

Job Information

Locations: Bismarck, ND; Gwinner, ND; West Fargo, ND; Johnson Creek, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Litchfield, MN; Statesville, NC

As a Domestic Logistics Manager, you are responsible for leading the creation and implementation of the strategic domestic logistics processes for a respective region. You will support regional implementation of global initiatives by resourcing and networking with other departments to support successful outcomes. You will lead a team to deliver effective, efficient freight movement for the region, adhering to all applicable internal, external, legal, regulatory, health, safety, and environmental requirements and ensure coordination with other departments like supply chain, operations, sales and finance.

In addition, you will develop, maintain, and communicate critical metrics; financial, carrier performance, and associated industry trends and facilitate sharing of key performance indicators and metrics monthly to show operational health. You will be responsible for relationships with various carriers (small parcel, LTL, FTL) along with dedicated fleet in both day-to-day operations, volume planning, and contract negotiations. You will also work with key vendors on monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews, ensuring auditable tracking of actions and resolutions.

Role & Responsibility

Strategy

• In accordance with AOP and LRP objectives, plan and execute a domestic logistic strategy for all locations within region that achieves customer expectations while maximizing cost efficiencies
• Develop a logistics team to support LRP growth plans that provides added value to the organization

Leading a Team

• Document all standard work, processes, and tools are accessible to all employees to ensure proper training, consistency, & continuity of work performed
• Mentor, coach and develop a team consistent with the organizational objectives and growth plans

Collaboration

• Identify logistic issues, develop solutions, and provides guidance to executive management on resolving those concerns
• Provide timely guidance and support of preferred shipping methods, costs, and timing of shipments to various stakeholders for New Product Development along with existing supply chain processes
• Ensure coordination and communication of inbound and outbound material/products

Governance

• Create and implement processes and monitor compliance through formal continuous assessments on service and cost metrics
• Ensure processes, procedures, and record-keeping are up to date for freight policies, dedicated fleet activities and invoicing of completed goods

Supplier Relations

• Provides coordination and direction to customs brokers, freight forwarders, and carriers to ensure smooth logistic and customs activities
• Conduct timely request for proposals, negotiate and manage various logistical contracts
• Create and publish financial and performance scorecards for core carriers

Change Management

• Drive adoption of a customer-centric philosophy by bringing awareness of deficiencies in the current state to managers & employees of each function, assisting them in developing their plan to improve, and tracking their progress
• Challenge the status quo, bring new approaches to logistics while driving innovation and greater visibility to real time logistic data

Job Requirement

• Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related fields
  • MBA preferred
• Experience Required: >7 years
• Travel Required: 24-50%
• Thorough understanding of the Supply Chain elements
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to execute/deliver results
• Strategic and able to deliver solutions to business problems
• Proven self-motivated change agent
• Skilled in developing relationships across departments
• Flexible with the capacity for change and ambiguity
• Effectively leading a team across multiple geographic sites
• Ability to execute/deliver results
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