Logistics Manager

Korn Ferry has recently partnered with a global manufacturing company in a high-growth phase, with new greenfield site operations in North America. We are seeking a dynamic Logistics Manager to oversee all transportation management across two US sites and customer base. This role serves as a key liaison between production, sales, and customers while fostering a culture of safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Full-time, onsite position (no remote workers please!)

Role Highlights:

• Lead transportation and freight processes for two USA plant operations within the company.
• Develop and implement comprehensive logistics plans to optimize goods flow, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Interact with dunnage packaging process team as requested to include training and some oversight as necessary.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align logistics activities with production schedules and customer demands.
• Provide strategic and tactical oversight of two sites as it pertains to Transportation Management. Select carriers, negotiate contracts, and monitor shipment schedules to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop contingency plans to address potential supply chain disruptions.
• Budget & Cost Control: Create and manage logistics budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Manage, coach, and train direct reports, fostering teamwork and meeting KPIs.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by establishing best practices, training staff, and exploring automation and software solutions.
• Track and report KPIs, anticipating and addressing performance deficiencies.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, including ISO 14001 and BRCGS guidelines.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Lead departmental meetings to review KPIs, productivity, and key initiatives.
• Participate in hiring processes as needed.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Background/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong leadership and team management experience within transportation to include process creation/process improvement, managing a department P&L, people leadership, vendor and carrier management (pertaining the freight movement) to include annual scorecard and RFP submittal process to ensure KPIs are met.
• Proven SAP experience preferred to include TMS tendering and carrier management software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and data analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively ~ role is best described as a working manager.

Preferred:

• APICS Certification.
• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.