Logistics Manager
Warehouse / KS, Lawrence
The Logistics Manager manages all warehouse and logistics operations to ensure complete orders are shipped and delivered in a timely manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures shipping and inventory measuring processes are running smoothly and effectively
- Generates daily, weekly and monthly reports
- Completes all necessary shift documentation and electronic reporting in ERP system, excel workbooks, and smartsheets if applicable
- Schedules inbound and outbound logistics of internal trucking company and contracted freight services
- Uses software to track, check, prioritize and route orders
- Manages all important documents such as advanced shipping notice, pick slips, bills of lading etc.
- Directs the flow of packages from preparation to shipment
- Supervises and leads receiving clerks, order pickers etc.
- Sets daily/weekly/monthly goals and objectives for staff
- Ensure integrity and accuracy of inventory and cycle count
- Controls budget of the shipping department
- Collaborates with warehouse, purchasing and other managers to optimize processes
- Creates new shipping and receiving procedures if needed
- Ensures compliance to legal regulations and company policies
- Reports to management on activities and issues
REQUIREMENTS:
- BS/BA in supply chain, logistics or relative field is a plus
- 3+ years of warehouse/logistics management and supervisory experience
- A strong background in warehouse operations and logistics including domestic and international shipping & receiving, delivery and inventory
- Strong inventory control skills, experiencing setting up “pull system” a plus
- Experience in using EDI and/or ERP systems, IQMS a plus
- Must be familiar with bar coding
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
- Ability to drive forklift and operate other material management equipment
- Proficient in Outlook and MS Office, especially Excel
- CDL a plus
- Ability to Lead like an Owner
- Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
- Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
- Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
- Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
- Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
- Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
- Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
- Ability to Plan Do Check Act (PDCA)
- Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
- Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
- Ability to Find a Way
- Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
- Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
- Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
- Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
- Be Empowered to be Great
- Engages in long term talent planning
- Provides opportunities for the development of all direct and indirect reports
- Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams