Logistics Manager

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.•Omaha, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing logistics planning, optimization, and operations in efforts to reduce costs, improve delivery times, and support the inbound and outbound distribution of goods. This role will be responsible for all the steps involved in getting products from suppliers to customers. This role will establish and execute company strategy related to organizing, storing, and monitoring the distribution of goods to ensure product is picked, packed, and shipped in the correct quantities to the appropriate destinations in a timely manner.

Requirements

Must be familiar with domestic, international and cartage freight forwarding warehousing services
3 – 5 Years Experience
Understand Warehouse Management Systems(WMS) and their capabilities
Manage a Departmental/Facility Profit and Loss(P&L) Statement
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Must possess clear written and verbal communications
Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner
Good time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidential information
Maintain satisfactory attendance
Adhere to company policies, programs, and work rules
Perform work in a timely manner
Highly motivated, self-directed, and results driven
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Able to take direction and follow through multi-step project steps/procedures consistently
Proven track record of successfully managing multiple priorities in a fast paced work environment

Nice To Haves

A team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value
A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy in your role
Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently
Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning and control the flow of materials, products, services, and related systems information from point of origin to point of delivery
Manage warehouse operations staff in the day-to-day activities of Value Added Services and Warehouse personnel
Maintain high levels of quality and customer service in the resolutions of escalated concerns related to transportation, logistics, distribution, or customer issues
Review and suggest changes to staff as needed to ensure the warehouse department is able to meet company goals and customer KPIs. This is accomplished through one on one and department meetings
Provide a cost effective and efficient freight in / out flow system supporting AIT inbound and outbound transportation requirements
Provide an effective warehousing system that delivers a high level of service to both external and internal customers. Identify opportunities within the affected areas and implement new solutions through project management protocols and elimination of constraints.
Maximize efficiencies and ensure process flow with warehouse employees, inbound and outbound operations, and cartage operations. This also includes client customer service on key warehouse accounts
Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and transport costs
Ensure safe working environment through consistent practice of safety programs and procedures
provide guidance to warehouse teammates and deliver training on best practices and safe equipment operation
Participate in the interview process for potential candidate along with onboarding process of new teammates
Other duties and responsibilities as the business deems necessary