What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics & Transportation Manager position at Bacardi?
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YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Logistics & Transportation Manager will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the LDC dry goods/materials warehouse & associated 3PLs. This role includes overseeing inbound/outbound shipments, transportation/traffic control, inventory management of dry goods/finished goods, warehouse improvement/expansion projects, export documentation with associated TTB reporting & bulk liquid transportation. The Logistics & Transportation Manager will have 3 direct reports including 1 Logistics Coordinator & 2 material handlers (1st/2nd shift).
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience leading warehouse & manufacturing functions.
The candidate should demonstrable a track record of successful delivery of business goals in a high-paced, changing Operations environment.
This person is expected to think strategically and ensure continuous improvements are identified and implemented as well as lead/develop a high-performing warehouse team.
RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE
At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Perks of Working for us
At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.
Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Logistics & Transportation Manager will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the LDC dry goods/materials warehouse & associated 3PLs. This role includes overseeing inbound/outbound shipments, transportation/traffic control, inventory management of dry goods/finished goods, warehouse improvement/expansion projects, export documentation with associated TTB reporting & bulk liquid transportation. The Logistics & Transportation Manager will have 3 direct reports including 1 Logistics Coordinator & 2 material handlers (1st/2nd shift).
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience leading warehouse & manufacturing functions.
The candidate should demonstrable a track record of successful delivery of business goals in a high-paced, changing Operations environment.
This person is expected to think strategically and ensure continuous improvements are identified and implemented as well as lead/develop a high-performing warehouse team.
RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE
- Responsible for leading the dry goods/materials warehouse team (Material Handlers & Logistics Coordinator) in accordance with established company policies/procedures, quality specifications, and safety standards with the spirit of continuous improvement.
- Oversees activities related to transportation & traffic control to ensure all inbound/outbound deliveries are properly executed & that dock is maintained for safety & quality.
- Leads all physical inventory related activities, including cycle counts, satisfactorily reconciling differences through root-causing & providing to Finance (in accordance with SOX & TTB compliance)
- Leads all warehouse-related (transportation & logistics) improvement projects &/or projects related to warehouse sizing/expansion
- Responsible for driving inventory processes that maximize storage capacity & practices JIT inventory management.
- Partners with Processing Team to support Henry County bulk tanker inbound/outbound operations
- Resolves problems concerning transportation, yard capacity, exports, and customer orders/concerns.
- Acts as exports coordinator, in conjunction with Production planning team for international shipments.
- Responsible for the timely receipt of goods and on time shipment of customer orders.
- Proactive coordination of dispensation of aged, damaged, and obsolete products.
- Performs root cause analysis for safety/quality & customer related incidents.
- Responsible for the coaching & development of a small team of direct reports with appropriate succession planning
- Actively participates in developing and improving warehouse operations processes and procedures.
- Ability to act as a backup for Transportation Coordinator & other warehouse-specific roles, as necessary.
- Partners with LDC Leadership team to set measurable goals and objectives for the Planning & Logistics/Warehousing Dept.
- Collaborate with department heads, internal and external business partners and associates, and key stakeholders to ensure execution of warehousing and logistics activities meet or exceed the objectives of the organization.
- Ability to develop a team vision/strategy & attract/develop talent within the organization.
- Project management experience, maintaining timeline & budget
- Ability to analyze data, create reports, maintain required SOX & TTB documentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PPT & SAP. DRAMS experience is a plus.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Able to lead troubleshooting activities across depts & gain buy-in.
- Ability to operate (or willingness to learn) Material Handling Equipment such as Forklifts & spotter trucks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Inventory Management or Supply Chain discipline highly preferred
- 3-5 years of Warehouse/Logistics leadership experience in manufacturing environment
- SAP Systems - Proven experience in warehouse/inventory management SAP movements & troubleshooting/root-causing. Experience in DRAMS is a plus.
- Experience in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) highly preferred
- Microsoft Excel - Demonstrated knowledge of pivot tables, V-lookups, BI reporting
- Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
- Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
- People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
- Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
- Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
- Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
- Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
- Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
- People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
- Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
- Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
- Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Perks of Working for us
At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.
Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:
- Competitive Pay Package
- Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
- Retirement/Pension Plan
- Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
- Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.
