Logistics Team Lead

Pace® Analytical ServicesWestborough, MA
2d$23Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Team Lead will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day logistics activities, ensuring efficient coordination, and driving continuous improvement within the logistics department.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a closely related field AND five (3) years of professional experience in logistics management OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Principles and practices of logistics management
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
  • Business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, resources modeling, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Principles and practices of financial/statistical analysis.
  • Advanced principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees, and managing in a team environment.
  • Applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Computer applications and systems related to the work.
  • Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.
  • Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Planning, organizing, and administering assigned activities, programs, and projects.
  • Preparing accurate financial and operational analyses.
  • Interpreting, explaining, and applying principles and practices of budgeting, cost projection, revenue control, and modeling.
  • Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
  • Leading effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services most cost-effectively and efficiently.
  • Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials to various levels of the organization.
  • Using initiative and independent judgment within established organizational and leadership guidelines.
  • Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
  • Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
  • Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and motivation.
  • Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting teamwork and accountability.
  • Oversee and coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities, including shipping, receiving, and transportation.
  • Monitor and optimize warehouse and distribution center operations for efficiency and accuracy.
  • Manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing holding costs.
  • Implement effective inventory control measures, including regular cycle counts and reconciliations.
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement efficiency initiatives to enhance overall logistics performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and reduce operational bottlenecks.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with logistics service providers, ensuring adherence to service level agreements.
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on logistics performance.
  • Implement corrective actions to address deviations from performance targets.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for shipments, inventory, and other logistics activities.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match)
  • life
  • disability and voluntary benefits
  • paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days
  • HSA
  • wellness program
  • flexible spending accounts
  • tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance program
  • parental leave
  • optional legal coverage and ID theft
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