What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager Inbound Logistics position at Sullivans?
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for optimizing logistics operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where efficiency and collaboration drive success? If so, Sullivans wants YOU to lead our Inbound Logistics team!
Why Join Sullivans?
At Sullivans, we’re more than just a giftware company—we’re a team driven by innovation, quality, and exceptional service. As an industry leader, we value strategic thinkers who can enhance our logistics operations and ensure seamless inbound processes. If you have a keen eye for detail and a results-driven mindset, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and execute strategic inbound routing plans to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
- Oversee dynamic load planning, utilizing company assets and third-party carriers to streamline deliveries.
- Set up and maintain schedules for inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring on-time delivery.
- Direct the flow of materials and products, keeping operations running smoothly.
- Collaborate with internal departments to implement logistics improvements that enhance productivity.
- Supervise and mentor the logistics team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Manage the importing and exporting process, ensuring compliance with all regulations and policies.
Product Life Cycle & Inventory Management:
- Monitor showroom sample receiving and sales representative sample shipments.
- Work with National Accounts on exclusive SKU setup and PO placement with vendors.
- Assist sales representatives with customer custom orders.
- Identify slow-moving products and recommend discounting strategies.
- Maintain reporting data for all logistics costs, including ocean freight, inland freight, and duty.
- Review and approve payment invoices for vendors, freight, and duty.
- Collaborate with multiple departments daily to troubleshoot shipping needs and provide historical data.
Staff Management:
- Direct the team to ensure timely arrival of samples and stock shipments and proper maintenance of sales promotions and closeouts.
- Oversee the Sample Assistant to ensure showroom and sales force samples are available.
- Manage the Inventory Specialist to ensure accurate product delivery monitoring.
Department Leadership:
- Prepare and manage the department’s annual budget.
- Maintain relationships with foreign offices, agents, and incoming freight shipping partners.
Ready to drive efficiency and innovation in inbound logistics? Apply today and be part of the Sullivans success story!
