Assistant Logistics Manager
Company: KEB AMERICA INC
Location: Shakopee
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Assistant Logistics Manager
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Logistics Manager is responsible for planning,
organizing, and monitoring storage and distribution of goods. This
position has responsibilities of supervising and coordinating the
activities of employees working in shipping and receiving, material
handling, and packaging.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse,
transportation and customer services
- Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
- Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, and
customers
- Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times,
transport costs and efficiency
- Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process
shipments
- Supervise, coach, train, and delegate warehouse
workforce
- Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness
targets
- Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and
implement improvements
- Coordinate and manage day to day activities of material
handling department employees
- Recognize, diagnose, and solve problems
- Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure
accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
- Maintain various files and records - both computerized and hard
copy files
- Contribute to a positive atmosphere of cooperation,
productivity, and loyalty to organization
- Responds proactively to performance concerns, discipline, and
employee complaints
- Develops and maintains a clean and safe working environment for
self and employees
- Consistently maintains acceptable level of productivity in
department
- Delivers excellent customer service at all time with both
external and internal customers
- Coordinate with other departments
- Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area
- Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
** Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities
that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities,
and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or
without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S):
Reports directly to the Logistics Manager/ VP of Operations
Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The requirements listed below are representative of the education,
certifications, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Education/Experience
- Record of successful distribution and logistics
management
- Previous experience as a manager, supervisor, coordinator, or
relevant position
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply
Chain or equivalent
Licenses, Permits, and Certifications
- Forklift certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of packing, shipping, and receiving methods
- Experience in industry procedures, costs, and terms
- Strong project management skills with the ability to supervise
multiple projects
- Ability to count various items with a high degree of
accuracy
- Ability to effectively use international shipping
methods
- Schedule all production distribution
- Selection of carriers and third-party services
- Ability to negotiate third party contracts and rates
- Reviews and analyzes budgets, expenditures, and
operations
- Determines the needs for expansion of routes and
schedules
- Tracks and reports shipment results
- Develops and manages logistics KPIs
- Develops and documents standard operating procedures
- Analyzes the financial impact of logistics changes, routings,
shipping modes, etc.
- Designs, assesses, and implements new strategies and
initiatives
- Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and maintain composure
in stressful situations
- Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
- Ability to train, develop, and coach employees in and outside
own department
- Ability to measure employee performance and perform follow-up /
feedback
- Strong computer skills to effectively use SAP and Microsoft
Office
- Proficient use of standard logistic software
- Good math skills (standard and metric)
- Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools
- Ability to follow work instructions accurately
- Ability to do accurate work at a rapid pace
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and
verbal)
- Ability to work well independently as well as with
others
- Have attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to proficiently read and write in English
- Ability to follow all safety rules
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds on an infrequent basis
- Ability to be stationary as well as move from one area to
another frequently
- Ability to stand, lift, climb ladders, push, pull, and sit as
needed
- Occasional bending and twisting
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those
an employee may be exposed to while performing job duties and
responsibilities.
- Production Environment with climate control
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Keywords: KEB AMERICA INC, Minneapolis , Assistant Logistics Manager, Professions , Shakopee, Minnesota
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