Logistics Manager

Red Diamond Coffee & Tea • Birmingham, AL

20d

About The Position

Responsible for leading the transportation/freight management function
for Red Diamond. Includes transportation network optimization. Identifying
opportunities to reduce third party logistical expense by managing carrier
contracts to include small package, LTL and truckload. Conduct an annual RFP and
negotiate the lowest achievable freight rates Continuously monitor the freight
network and make recommended changes in order to react to ever evolving supply
chain disruption and business needs. Negotiates with vendors to obtain best
pricing. Analyze routes to ensure they are designed and implemented in the most
efficient manner possible. Manages fleet safety and maintenance vendors for Red
Diamond fleet of vehicles.

Requirements

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong customer centric attitude.
• Ability to solve problems and offer creative solutions.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks at one time and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and sense of urgency.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping of Red Diamond products through third party carriers to obtain the most favorable freight pricing and terms for Red Diamond.  Conduct an annual RFP for carrier services for each method of transportation.  Find the method and carrier fit for every lane and customer.  Optimize shipping schedules for key customers.  Approve weekly freight invoice audit feedback from freight auditor.  Handle all freight claims
• Manage requests from leadership and cross functional team members to analyze freight opportunities and provide detailed costing and network impact analysis to assist in decision making.
• Provide analysis and reporting using dashboard to track and monitor monthly/annual freight spend. Provide analysis to finance and sales to assist with setting freight brackets used in setting pricing.
• Responsible for ensuring the Red Diamond fleet is operating safely and reliably. Manages fleet of vehicles including 18-wheeler tractor and trailer, coffee service box trucks, and equipment service vehicles. Periodically inspects vehicles to insure they are in safe operating condition, Responsible for the procurement of new vehicles, managing the maintenance contracts for vehicles, insuring DOT inspections are completed and handling maintenance issues including delivering vehicles to the dealer when needed for service, and the ELD and GPS service for fleet vehicles. Also responsible for filing annual local, state and federal permits (IFTA licensing, UCR registrations etc.)
• Skillset Growth – Learns different aspect of the supply chain in an effort to gain knowledge and experience. Participates in continuous improvement opportunities for the supply chain.
• Provide customer and cross-functional support as needed to assist the business. E.g. Amazon.  Reporting and analysis in support of other cross functional areas
• Sell outdated and used equipment (vehicles, plant equipment etc.).  Attend annual freight security conference.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees