What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager position at MOVERAS LLC?
Position Summary
The Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing the movement, storage, and distribution of materials and finished products throughout the organization. This role manages logistics operations, inventory flow, transportation, warehousing, and shipping/receiving while ensuring products and materials are delivered safely, efficiently, accurately, and on time.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage shipping, receiving, warehouse, and logistics operations.
Develop and maintain efficient processes for the movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation with carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal departments.
Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate inventory movement and documentation.
Manage warehouse organization, space utilization, and material flow.
Manage orders for shared lines between sites and strategic stock
Ensure shipments are prepared accurately and delivered according to customer requirements.
Negotiate and manage relationships with freight carriers and logistics vendors.
Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Track logistics KPIs including on-time delivery, freight costs, inventory accuracy, shipping accuracy, and productivity.
Partner with Purchasing, Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure material availability and timely order fulfillment.
Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous-improvement initiatives.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, DOT regulations, and other applicable transportation and safety requirements.
Lead, coach, and develop logistics and warehouse employees.
Manage staffing, scheduling, performance, and employee development within the logistics function.
Investigate shipping, receiving, inventory, and transportation issues and implement corrective actions.
Support ERP/WMS systems and ensure accurate transactions and data.
Participate in strategic planning related to supply chain, inventory, warehousing, and transportation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
5 years of logistics, warehouse, supply chain, or operations experience.
Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Experience managing teams and operational processes.
Strong knowledge of inventory management, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
Experience with ERP/WMS systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Typical KPIs
On-time shipment/delivery
Freight cost per shipment
Inventory accuracy
Order/shipping accuracy
Warehouse productivity
Inventory turns
Dock-to-stock time
Transportation utilization
Damage/return rates
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000