External Logistics Manager: Lead Transport & Vendors

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. seeks an External Logistics Manager to join our on-site team in Salina, KS.

The role reports to the Director of Procurement and Production Control and focuses on directing the external logistics function to achieve cost, service, and efficiency goals. The candidate will lead a logistics team, collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and implement processes that improve transportation pricing, delivery support, and product distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4–10 years of related logistics/management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading logistics/transportation teams, including training, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to review logistics performance, expenses, and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer policies and long-range goals for external logistics.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of the external logistics team to meet goals.
• Review logistics analysis, expenses, operations, and forecast data to track progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with the admin team to review achievements and adjust goals as needed.
• Represent the organization with customers, suppliers, and other Kubota groups.
• Lead and develop the External Logistics team, including training on new processes and software.
• Interview, hire, and provide coaching and performance evaluations for staff.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed and safety gear is worn.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Vendor relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-10 years in logistics/management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. seeks an External Logistics Manager to join our on-site team in Salina, KS.

The role reports to the Director of Procurement and Production Control and focuses on directing the external logistics function to achieve cost, service, and efficiency goals. The candidate will lead a logistics team, collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and implement processes that improve transportation pricing, delivery support, and product distribution.