Supply Chain Logistics Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Supply Chain Logistics Manager directs and coordinates production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, outside processing and financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.
• Using data to predict demand and analyze the impact of tactical decisions.
• Developing strategies to align the supply chain / outside vendors with the business’s goals
• Maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes and procurements
• Develop material costs forecasts or standard cost lists.
• Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
• Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
• Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.
• On time delivery of quality products to meet our customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for supply chain and inventory
• Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues
• Manage inventory levels throughout the supply chain and operations
• Problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conforming material
• Identify cost-saving opportunities throughout the supply chain, including negotiating better pricing with suppliers and optimizing transportation logistics.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supply chain efficiency and identify areas of improvement
• Perform successful cycle counts and physical year end inventory
• Overseeing shipping, receiving, purchasing, outside processing and inventory management.
• Managing employees in shipping / receiving, inventory, outside processing, and purchasing departments through training and development
• Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents) Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or 7-10 years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.

Leadership – Effective communication, problem-solving, decision-making, team building, motivation, delegation, adaptability, critical thinking, conflict resolution and the ability to inspire and mentor others.

Financials – Establish financial goals related to inventory

Collaboration – Coordinate with operations to maintain optimal inventory levels

Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.

Delegation - Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility