Associate Manager, Global Logistics & Freight Ops

Kendo Brands, Inc.; Monroe, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flex paid time off

Parental leave

Employee discount/perks

Retirement plan with employer match

Summer Fridays

Work from anywhere for two weeks

December wellness/shutdown week

Job summary

Kendo Holdings, Inc. in New Jersey seeks an Associate Manager, Logistics to lead freight forwarders, carriers, and distribution partnerships, ensuring flexible and fast domestic and international flows.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Logistics and drives key supply chain initiatives. The position requires 3+ years in logistics, experience with freight forwarders, strong MS Excel skills, and a proactive, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in program/logistics/distribution/fulfillment management.
• Experience working with freight forwarders and outsourced logistics providers.
• General knowledge of US import and export shipment documentation requirements and processes.
• College degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own and manage processes to meet Kendo’s logistics and transportation needs - domestic and international.
• Design, generate and maintain data sets and metrics to measure success.
• Partner with DC operations and vendors to optimize and manage operating practices and ensure optimal service.
• Create, communicate and monitor allocation and delivery calendars to maintain effective inbound and outbound flows.
• Drive successful implementation of key initiatives including: Defining goals, scope, and timelines; determining implementation options; leading any needed vendor selection/RFP/onboarding processes; driving scope recommendations and prioritizations; partnering with internal teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Develop strong partnerships with multiple business leaders and teams, gain understanding of business processes, tools and technology and identify areas of optimization or changes which will provide measurable cost-savings or which are needed to support proposed growth.

Skills

Freight logistics

Vendor management

Data analysis

MS Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

College degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Kendo Holdings, Inc. in New Jersey seeks an Associate Manager, Logistics to lead freight forwarders, carriers, and distribution partnerships, ensuring flexible and fast domestic and international flows.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Logistics and drives key supply chain initiatives. The position requires 3+ years in logistics, experience with freight forwarders, strong MS Excel skills, and a proactive, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.