Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing efficient logistics strategies that ensure the seamless movement of goods, minimize costs, and enhance overall supply chain performance. This role demands a dynamic leader with exceptional analytical abilities, strong decision-making skills, and a proven track record of driving operational excellence.

Provide a % of time associated with each duty -no less than 5% per duty.

Under direct supervision:

 

• Performs or supports the physical or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment
• Possesses necessary computer skills to locate and manage all required data and may prepare metrics
• Monitors and coordinates shipping activities, maintain daily status for work area activities, and ensure adherence to scheduling requirements
• Coordinates and consolidates domestic and international systems to support shipments
• Ensure lowest cost transportation by analyzing company and customer needs, researching transportation methods and auditing carrier costs and performances
• Identifies and develops processes to reduce bottlenecks and cycle time
• Uses effective communication skills to work with teams on issues and team conflicts
• Assists in the development and execution of processes and procedures
• Champions change and acts to support change when directed by management
• May gather data for internal audits and participate in audits
• Actively develops continuous improvement strategies
• Provides new and current training, mentoring, and team building
• May act as a team lead for group activities and for both internal and external customer inquiries
• Sets and works toward team goals and schedule and prioritize work for team members as job requires
• Performs specialized project tasks & assignments of a more complex nature
• May possess specialized certifications such as IATA, 49CFR
• Interprets laws, rules, and regulations regarding shipping of exports and hazardous shipments
• Must possess knowledge of export compliance regulations and the ability to obtain required certification upon hire

 

 

Minimally Required Skills (including types of tools, equipment and materials used in the job):

 

• Distinct knowledge in specialized functions
• Distinct knowledge of scheduling techniques and prioritization methodologies
• Distinct organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Distinct communication skill, both verbal and written including presentation skills
• Distinct customer service skills
• Distinct collaboration skills including ability to run effective meetings
• Distinct knowledge of the enterprise software tools
• Distinct adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to lead a team of peers on multiple or larger projects or efforts
• Ability to readily handle unexpected demands and adapt to new situations
• Work on tasks requiring considerable judgment and initiative, understanding the implications of work and making recommendations for solutions
• Ability to train new employees, facilitate peer learning, and lead teams in problem solving

 

Minimum job requirements (including degrees, licenses and/or certifications):

 

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 6 years of related experience. An AA Degree or certification in assigned area is preferred if appropriate.

 

 

Working Conditions or Physical Requirements

This position may be required to work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, and with or without reasonable accommodation is required to:

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Frequently operate a computer for extended periods of time and regularly operate other office productivity machines.
• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs and move up to 20 pounds of office objects
• Occasionally attend meetings in buildings outside corporate office 

 

 

 

 

CPI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, national origin, including possessing a driver’s license issued under California Vehicle Code §12801.9, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transition status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrolment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified veteran, status as an unpaid volunteer, or any other classification protected by law.

 

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