Manager, Logistics

J.M. Smucker Co•New Orleans, LA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Opportunity as Logistics Manager Location: New Orleans , LA Work Arrangements: Monday – Friday, 100% onsite In this role you will: Shipment Planning and logistics systems for the Green Coffee Supply Chain, which include ocean transport, warehousing, drop-lot and trucking services Ensure proper administration and adherence to import regulations for U.S. Customs, Food and Drug Administration and other Government Agencies Owner for sourcing Silo Logistics services, which includes conducting the requisite supplier and industry analysis, determining business allocations, executing the appropriate commercial agreements and managing contractor relationships to ensure best value Accountable for key results and systems supporting the receiving of green coffee at the Silo Owner of Silo Operations Excellence - Supply Network Pillar Owner of Silo Operations Excellence – Sustainability Pillar Personnel management - including coaching, career development and performance management of the logistics organization Develop & Lead cost reduction and work process improvement projects Improve and standardize systems to deliver customer service results that meet or exceed business targets Develop Silo logistics budget Work collaboratively with 3rd party Service Company, Corporate Green Coffee Planning, Corporate Transportation, QA, Manufacturing and Purchasing Own Site Business Continuity Plan The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Logistics
5-7+ years manufacturing leadership experience
Experience analyzing complex data and problem solving
Experience leading projects through execution
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to travel 2-3 times per year

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated capability in analyzing complex data/situations, priority setting and problem solving
Ability to collaborate and leverage relationships across functional teams to deliver results
Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated results in driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and business responsiveness
Demonstration of a “flow to the work” mentality to meet the changing business needs

Responsibilities

Shipment Planning and logistics systems for the Green Coffee Supply Chain, which include ocean transport, warehousing, drop-lot and trucking services
Ensure proper administration and adherence to import regulations for U.S. Customs, Food and Drug Administration and other Government Agencies
Owner for sourcing Silo Logistics services, which includes conducting the requisite supplier and industry analysis, determining business allocations, executing the appropriate commercial agreements and managing contractor relationships to ensure best value
Accountable for key results and systems supporting the receiving of green coffee at the Silo
Owner of Silo Operations Excellence - Supply Network Pillar
Owner of Silo Operations Excellence – Sustainability Pillar
Personnel management - including coaching, career development and performance management of the logistics organization
Develop & Lead cost reduction and work process improvement projects
Improve and standardize systems to deliver customer service results that meet or exceed business targets
Develop Silo logistics budget
Work collaboratively with 3rd party Service Company, Corporate Green Coffee Planning, Corporate Transportation, QA, Manufacturing and Purchasing
Own Site Business Continuity Plan