What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager position at VanderHouwen?
Schedule
This role is hybrid/onsite in Portland, OR. First 2 months are 100% onsite during training; 3 days onsite/2 days wfh after training is completed.
The Logistics Manager will be accountable to formulate and align the logistics processes with the Group Supply Chain Strategy; and implement logistics initiatives to support site needs and achieve lowest landed cost, quality, and on-time delivery targets. This is done through collaboration with the wider Group Supply functional and regional teams to deliver an exceptional service experience to our customers.
Experience
Minimum 5 years and above operating experience in a manufacturing environment covering:
- Logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution
- Working with technical / industrial products
- Minimum 3 years’ experience managing teams and implementing changes
- Significant experience working with ERP systems (Dynamics D365 ERP experience will be an advantage)
- Hands on experience developing work processes, procedures, work instructions and workflows.
- Working in a Team environment and able to build relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
- Strategic in thinking, detail in problem solving and smart in negotiation skills
- Manufacturing background or knowledge
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000
