What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager position at Bentex?
Position Overview
The Logistics Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing all logistics functions related to Walmart shipments, including planning allocation, routing, transportation, and distribution across multiple warehouse facilities. This role ensures on-time, accurate, and cost-effective delivery performance while maintaining compliance with Walmart’s routing guides, vendor requirements, and EDI standards.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced with large-scale retail distribution, particularly Walmart’s supply chain processes.
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Key Responsibilities
• Allocation & Order Management
o Oversee and coordinate all Walmart order allocations across multiple warehouses.
o Ensure accurate SKU distribution, carton quantities, and labeling per Walmart purchase orders.
o Collaborate with production and inventory teams to confirm stock availability and readiness.
• Routing & Transportation
o Manage all routing requests through Walmart’s Retail Link and/or One Global Platform (OGP).
o Schedule and confirm pickups with Walmart-contracted carriers or company-approved freight partners.
o Monitor carrier performance and resolve any delivery or routing exceptions proactively.
• Warehouse Coordination
o Direct the daily logistics activities across multiple warehouses to ensure smooth order flow.
o Align inventory positioning to support efficient fulfillment and minimize transfers between facilities.
o Work closely with warehouse managers to maintain compliance with Walmart packaging, labeling, and ASN requirements.
• Compliance & Documentation
o Ensure full adherence to Walmart’s routing guide, labeling standards, and EDI transaction compliance.
o Maintain shipment records, BOLs, and delivery confirmations for audit and performance tracking.
o Investigate and resolve chargebacks, shipping discrepancies, and compliance-related deductions.
• Process Optimization
o Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in logistics operations.
o Identify and reduce bottlenecks across allocation, routing, and shipping processes.
o Provide performance reports and KPIs to leadership on logistics costs, service levels, and on-time delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
o Partner with Sales, Production, Customer Service, and Accounting to align logistics with business objectives.
o Communicate with Walmart’s logistics and replenishment teams as necessary to support performance targets.
o Liaise with 3PL providers and carriers to ensure service quality and contractual compliance.
** Prepare and distribute chargebacks to vendors for non-compliance
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Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of logistics, distribution, or transportation management experience—Walmart or major retailer experience required.
• Proven experience managing multi-warehouse operations and coordinating large-scale shipments.
• Strong knowledge of Walmart Retail Link, EDI, routing guides, and chargeback prevention.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP and logistics management systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, WMS, TMS).
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
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Performance Indicators
• On-time shipment rate to Walmart
• Routing compliance percentage
• Chargeback rate reduction
• Cost per shipment / freight optimization
• Inventory and allocation accuracy