Logistic Manager

NOVARES•Janesville, WI

About The Position

The Logistic Manager acts as a supervisor by overseeing the entire supply chain purchasing and distribution process. They take and manage the inventory of products stored within the warehouse. Logistics Managers also collaborate closely with product suppliers and clients to build strong and long-lasting relationships. They’re constantly working with product carriers as well to determine and negotiate shipping rates for materials. Logistics Managers typically handle the entire delivery process of products by scheduling both inbound and outbound shipments and constantly monitoring them to make sure each product arrives on time. To ensure the logistical processes are running smoothly, they meet with department heads to determine which logistics improvements need to be made to increase productivity levels across the organization. Purpose Ensuring the supply of products required for production. Gather, process and circulate information to meet customer demands. Liaising with customers and suppliers. Coordinating the definition of planning processes. Check the correct execution of these processes. Solving any disputes. Organizing the supply-chain (supply, production and distribution planning) by taking into account customer constraints, internal constraints and best work practices Supervising the organization and operation of internal company flows by optimizing costs (equipment and MO) and execution times. Managing stocks and managing actions to improve reliability. Managing the performance of his/her department daily.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, operations engineering, supply chain management or similar degree areas.
2 to 5 years of experience working in the logistics field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good working knowledge of the consumer goods industry
Creative thinking skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Good time management skills
Experience working with electronic data

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience

Responsibilities

Overseeing the entire supply chain purchasing and distribution process
Managing the inventory of products stored within the warehouse
Collaborating closely with product suppliers and clients to build strong and long-lasting relationships
Working with product carriers to determine and negotiate shipping rates for materials
Handling the entire delivery process of products by scheduling both inbound and outbound shipments and constantly monitoring them
Meeting with department heads to determine which logistics improvements need to be made to increase productivity levels across the organization
Ensuring the supply of products required for production
Gather, process and circulate information to meet customer demands
Liaising with customers and suppliers
Coordinating the definition of planning processes
Checking the correct execution of these processes
Solving any disputes
Organizing the supply-chain (supply, production and distribution planning) by taking into account customer constraints, internal constraints and best work practices
Supervising the organization and operation of internal company flows by optimizing costs (equipment and MO) and execution times
Managing stocks and managing actions to improve reliability
Managing the performance of his/her department daily