Senior Manager - Steel Logistics Operations (Louisiana)

Glovis•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•$83,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager - GFF Business Development (Steel Logistics Operations) position will be responsible for managing operations related to the new Hyundai Steel Louisiana Plant business, Equipment & Steel Product Shipments. This position will take initiative to develop new business models and routes to meet our customers' expectation and deliver all shipments to customers on time.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Required
Excellent interpersonal skills Required
Proficient PC skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database management systems Required
Organized and strong attention to detail Required
Ability to work well under pressure and efficiently prioritize tasks Required
H.S Diploma/G.E.D Required
8 - 12 Years of Direct Experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and/or Business Administration Required
1 - 3 Years of Supervisory Experience Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Preferred
10 - 15 Years of Direct Experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and/or Business Administration Preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and Coordinate Sales & Operations of Hyundai Steel Louisiana Plant
Develop and execute transportation plans for construction materials and heavy equipment
Align transport schedules with project timelines and proactively manage risks
Make sure to deliver all trucks and shipments to the customers on time
Maintains all operation keen to customer satisfaction by providing problem-solving resources
Solve any operational issues
Supervise and assist team members
Interface and co-work with other departments to bring about the best synergy for the customer satisfaction
Plan, oversee, and coordinate day-to-day activities to improve effectiveness, productivity, and performance
Customer Service, Client management to increase service satisfaction level
Set up, Develop, Implement, and Review operational policies & procedures
Set up accounts and system for Hyundai Steel and new customers
Establish a working relationship and negotiate with transportation and service providers
Analyze data to assess performance and implement on any identified process improvements
Help develop standard operational procedure (SOP) for the team
Make sure to track and input all delivered data to the systems
Supervising and processing AR/AP invoices for Freight Forwarding Duties include, but are not limited to: data entry, record keeping, monitoring AR/AP, participating in month-end closing, and preparing audits, and variance reports
Manage all related operations in a cost-effective manner
Keep tracking of cost and expenses, logistics service level (delivery time, damages, and etc), KPI, contract and agreement, cost saving and overall improvement
Manage and monitor demurrage, detention, and/or any accessorial charges
Resolves complicated accounting issues and assists team members
Maintains a system of controls over accounting transactions
Backup, support, and maintain logistics analyst and team members' responsibilities
Makes and implements recommendations to improve team members' operation activities
Providing excellent logistics solutions
Support for all administrative tasks from management as needed
Provide reports and information to internal customers (Operation, Accounting, and others) as needed
Support special projects requested by customers and internal managements, etc
Provide timely escalation and response for urgent or exception situations
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
401(k) with Generous Matching
Referral Bonuses
Auto Allowance
Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities
Discretionary Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement