Senior Manager, Logistics Operations

Pride Mobility Products Corporation•Duryea, PA

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

To lead domestic logistics operations and coordinate imports from international vendors to our US locations, ensuring reliable, compliant, and cost-effective transportation while developing the team, driving continuous improvement, and identifying savings opportunities.

Requirements

A team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
An open-minded critical thinker who rapidly develops creative solutions in challenging situations
Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
Strong emotional intelligence and collaboration
Lead, coach, develop, and hold team members accountable for performance and results
Effectively communicate critical information to internal stakeholders and Senior Leadership
Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
Strong analytical skills
Excellent negotiation and project management skills
Excellent leadership and relationship building skills
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
At least 7 years of experience managing transportation, distribution, supply chain, and/or logistics operations including but not limited to: Identifying and implementing cost-reduction, process-improvement, or operational-efficiency initiatives, Managing domestic transportation operations, carrier relationships, and freight negotiations, Managing imports from international vendors to US locations, including ocean and/or air freight, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and import documentation requirements
At least 5 years of experience managing a team of at least 3 employees
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge applying artificial intelligence (AI) tools in a business or analytical environment to improve analysis, reporting, automation, decision-making, or process efficiency preferred
Working knowledge of Pride operating systems preferred
Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

Responsibilities

Manage domestic transportation across small parcel, LTL, and truckload, and coordinate ocean and air freight imports from international vendors to our US locations
Lead, coach, and develop logistics team members, establish clear expectations, and hold employees accountable for performance and results
Serve as the key contact with the carrier industry and maintain strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, booking agents, customs brokers, vendors, and other logistics partners
Coordinate with international vendors, Inventory Control, Purchasing/Sourcing, and other departments to align inbound shipments and domestic transportation with supply chain needs and resolve shipment issues
Research transportation services and lead carrier sourcing, annual rate and contract negotiations, and service-performance evaluations to secure reliable service and cost-effective rates for domestic shipments and imports to our US locations
Identify, quantify, and implement freight savings and cost-avoidance opportunities while maintaining service and operational requirements
Establish logistics goals and measure results using freight costs, service levels, capacity, transit times, claims, accessorial charges, and other key performance indicators
Ensure domestic transportation and imports to our US locations comply with applicable US transportation and Customs regulations, import documentation requirements, and CTPAT standards
Use data, technology, and automation to improve transportation planning, reporting, decision-making, and overall logistics performance
Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed, and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training
Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary