What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager position at Heidtman Steel Products Inc?
Description
Heidtman Steel Products is looking for a Logistics Manager to join our Resource Planning team at our Bedford location in Erie, MI. The Logistics Manager will serve as liaison between Heidtman Steel and all external logistics providers (rail and third-party trucking/3PL) to ensure the delivery of a quality product, on time, at the quoted freight cost and manage any internal logistics coordinators/clerks required to support those deliveries.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Communicate with sales/monitor transport lists to verify upcoming required deliveries.
- Coordinate with purchasing, scheduling, operations (shipping), and 3PL as necessary to expedite physical material movements needed to ensure the above deliveries.
- Track metrics that support OTD at best freight cost (lead time to 3PL, light loads, stop-offs).
- Create improvement plans.
- Approve premium freight charges, TONU (truck ordered not used), detention.
- Track logistics attributable late deliveries, assign reason codes, create improvement plans.
- Monitor/investigate lanes where base cost significantly exceeds market costs.
- Work with 3PL to expand and elevate carrier base.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience is required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Transportation Management preferred.
- Understanding of trucking industry and legal load limits.
- Strong math, geography, and computer skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills and commensurate ability to interact with diverse levels of employees and functional areas.
Company Information
Heidtman Steel provides the extensive range of steel processing capabilities associated with a large service center network. Heidtman has a 65 plus year legacy, combined with a leadership team on the cutting-edge of innovation, that delivers an un-paralleled commitment to the service center industry – all while maintaining the “can do” attitude that only a privately-owned company can provide. From large OEM customers to small job shops, Heidtman Steel services a wide variety of end market solutions tailored to each customer's needs.
Heidtman is a family-owned business, and we treat our employees like they are part of the family. We recognize employees are the number one resource of the company. We offer competitive compensation and a great benefits package along with production incentives. Benefits include paid vacation time after 6 months, medical/vision, dental, and Rx coverage, 401(k) plan, flexible spending account, short term and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, health club reimbursement, tuition assistance, paid holidays, and more!
