Logistics Manager manages all aspects of an organization's logistics management function to control, deliver, and distribute products and materials to the destination. Implements an overall strategy, metrics, and processes to deploy an optimized logistic network and operations. Being a Logistics Manager oversees critical and related inventory, distribution, and transportation operations that support the achievement of organizational goals and KPI's for product delivery and customer satisfaction. Selects vendors and negotiates rates and service levels and monitors performance. Additionally, Logistics Manager ensures compliance with all regulations governing transportation of goods. Utilizes analytics to monitor and measure performance, identify problems in operations, and achieve high performance at optimal cost. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Logistics Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Logistics Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Company Overview
Riverstone Logistics (RLX) is committed to being an honest, reliable, dependable freight forwarding partner. Every day we are focused on fulfilling our Purpose of Delivering Life's Best Memories.
RLX provides final mile deliveries through dedicated and network models for various clients in over 23 states across the United States. We love working with new clients that are looking to enhance their customer experience through final mile deliveries.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, RLX currently has over 550 employees and is always looking for new employees that demonstrate leadership capabilities and exceptional communication skills to grow with us at our home office as well as client sites across the United States.
Position Summary
The General Manager will oversee the management of a client-based operation out of Greensboro, NC. Achieve optimum labor and the least amount of overhead and resource costs. Oversee maximum efficiency in the design and output of processes and teams. Ensure deliverables operate at levels that meet customers' needs and established financial benchmarks. Formulate and recommend policies and programs that guide the Company in maintaining, retaining, and growing its competitive position and profitability. Direct activities so that approved deliverables are completed on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary for long periods of time and to communicate effectively with coworkers and outside stakeholders in person, on the telephone and via email and other computer-related messaging. The employee is occasionally required to maneuver about the work areas and manipulate various objects. Occasionally the employee will be expected to move boxes, and manipulate objects in various directions. This position may require extended work hours and travel.
Riverstone Logistics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Riverstone Logistics also complies with the Immigration Reform & Control Act and E-Verify, so we ask that you bring the appropriate documents to confirm your authorization to work in the United States with you upon request.