Supervisor Logistics

Vertiv•Pelzer, SC

27d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a driven and experienced Manager Logistics to join our dynamic team in Pelzer, SC, supporting Vertiv’s rapidly expanding operations. This is a critical leadership role within our manufacturing facility, focused on driving operational excellence, team performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. POSITION SUMMARY The Logistics Category Manager is responsible for optimizing freight and warehousing cost with respect to long term Vertiv EDITDA goals. The Logistics Category Manager will lead a team of three people in the Americas Region and will collaborate with global counterparts. The Logistics Category Manager will manage the Logistics Category as an owner. This will involve working closely with value stream partners to improve freight and warehousing cost. Done well, this work will reduce the friction felt by customers and make Vertiv “easier to do business with”.

Requirements

BA or BS; Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or similar field of study
7-10 years of experience
Experience leading or managing a team
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented
Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in MS Office
Excellent project management skills
A strong business acumen
Developmental goals in line with succession to the Director level and beyond
Ability to work within a matrix management environment
Work with minimal supervision
Proven track record of operational execution
Working knowledge and proven application of the principles and philosophies of Six Sigma
Ability to understand customer / client issues and creatively apply solutions to real-world issues with world-class results
Project Management Skills - Ability to organize and schedule people and tasks; Use goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; manage multiple projects
Execution orientated, with a strong sense of urgency around tangible results
Strategic Sourcing experience

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Operations Teams, and Trade Compliance in the strategic sourcing of logistics services
Deliver Category Strategies with 3–5-year time horizons for each transportation mode, warehousing, and trade compliance
Manage the freight quote process, working with salespersons to ensure that all appropriate orders have freight quotes applied at the right time
Work with Transportation Management Team to maintain accurate rates
Identify problems, opportunities, and outliers. Take root cause corrective action
Demonstrate improvement in freight cost
Solve process problems, and establish a “help chain” for logistics problem escalations
Integrate the process with the Vertiv Business Operating System
Manage the supply base to ensure business continuity, performance, and best price
Other Duties as assigned