Manager, Warehouse and Logistics

Giesecke+Devrient•Lemont, IL

2d•$102,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Warehouse and Logistics Manager will lead operations for inventory, order management, stock, shipping, receiving, vault & warehouse picking and packing for inbound and outbound freight. This position will oversee order fulfilment for our customers ensuring top service level, physical counts reconciliation, min max inventory levels and overall work culture. The focus of this role is to develop best practices, improve efficiencies, reduce dead inventory and improve days-on-hands inventory. This position is expected to set warehouse/logistics performance standards and align the organization to achieve higher standards. The Warehouse and Logistics Manager will provide work coordination and direction to the warehouse, vault, shipping, and inventory control teams and collaborate with other teams (Quality, Engineering, Production, etc.). This position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and maintaining economical and efficient transportation services for the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in a distribution center environment/warehousing
Minimum 5 years in a senior people management role in a third party logistics (3PL), distribution center, operations and inventory or equivalent
Strong MRP skills and disciplines (SAP desired)
Strong Access, Excel and database building/navigating skills
Hands on work approach, strong floor presence, and ability to lead by example required
Ability to develop Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to effectively operate in any organizational structure and interface with all levels of the organization
Ability to effectively manage changing and conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately
Strong employee relations, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Experience with LTL, FTL, Air, Small Package, and/or Ocean transportation (experience with secure transportation preferred)
Experience with contract review and negotiation

Nice To Haves

Courses in Transportation, Warehousing, Inventory Management and designations such as SCMP, P. Log, CCLP are highly preferred
Experience with air freight and critical delivery situations a plus

Responsibilities

Lead Warehouse, Logistics and Vault processes through consistent product availability, warehouse and vault productivity, inventory program, asset preservation and reliability, and cost reduction while consistently meeting and exceeding quality assurance standards.
Manage multiple shift Warehouse Supervisors and Shipping Supervisor to ensure Shipping processes meet and exceed standards while streamlining material flow within the factory.
Ensures compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Develop goals, objectives and KPI’s for department performance to ensure alignment with the global and local strategic goals.
Interfaces with the supply chain team to ensure the optimal supply of material against demand and work closely with Sales and Customer Service to ensure reliable supply and service to our customers.
Assess and recommend ideal shipping methods, routing and carriers to meet necessary parameters, specifications and costs.
Investigate and implement corrective actions when substandard carrier performance is reported.
Ensure the successful management of material input and output to support sales and inventory plans.
Ensure that inventory levels and turn goals are achieved.
Assure that material/services will be delivered on schedule, at negotiated price and meeting required manufacturing quality standards.
Develop inbound/outbound transportation schedules for management.
Responsible for transportation analysis and savings/cost opportunity analysis and the implementation and management of cost analysis measures.
Provide guidance on import/export Freight Classification, Harmonization Coding, Country of Origin, NAFTA Certificates of Origin, and C-TPAT management and compliance.
Manage air and expedite freight expenditures through adherence of corporate guidelines.
Ensure timely submission of operation templates from carriers including a carrier scorecard, monthly reporting, and operational excellence projects.
Introduce and maintain monitoring tools for the effective management of our freight network.