Fort Smith, AR - Logistics Manager

Bachoco Group•Fort Smith, AR

About The Position

The Logistics Manager plans, coordinates, and executes transportation associated with product distribution. The role reports to the Transportation Director and is responsible for optimizing transportation operations, resolving logistics and customer issues, managing carrier relationships, ensuring compliance, and meeting cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness goals. The manager also negotiates transportation rates and services, analyzes the financial and operational impact of logistics changes, and works with other departments to integrate logistics processes with broader business systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
1–3 years of experience in a related field.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for the company's driving program.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and email applications.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, and frequency.
Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, and customer issues.
Participate in carrier management processes, including selection, qualification, and performance evaluation.
Ensure carriers comply with company policies and procedures for product transit and delivery.
Ensure achievement of transportation cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness metrics.
Negotiate transportation rates and services.
Plan and implement improvements to internal and external logistics systems or processes to reduce costs.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as sales, purchasing, distribution, and accounting.
Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes, or carriers.
Analyze logistics to determine the most cost-effective means of transporting products.
Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers using appropriate software to improve the efficiency, speed, and quality of transportation services.