Factory Logistics Manager

G&W Electric Co.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

G&W Electric Co. in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee Central Warehouse, Shipping & Receiving and related staff, coordinating with planners and buyers to maintain stocking levels and on-time delivery.

You will develop strategic logistics plans to optimize costs, lead carrier negotiations, manage freight and receiving procedures, and mentor a diverse team to improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, distribution, and warehouse management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Determine shipping requirements and vehicle needs for outbound shipments.
• Ensure warehouse space is used efficiently to meet cost and service goals.
• Analyze and standardize procedures to improve shipping and receiving efficiency.
• Maintain safe, organized and ergonomic warehouse/receiving environments.
• Evaluate freight costs and ensure cost-effective logistics strategies.
• Identify and implement cost reduction improvements in logistics operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with freight companies and transload facilities.
• Create efficient processes to deliver materials to manufacturing.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and monthly/quarterly spend data.
• Present data to meet department goals and align with company strategy.
• Interview, train, and coach staff to high performance.

Skills

Logistics management

Inventory control

Carrier negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Budgeting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations, engineering, or business management

Job description

Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all activities within Central Warehouse, Shipping & Receiving departments, and associated staff. Work with inhouse planners and buyers to ensure appropriate material stocking levels. Responsible for all aspects of the production services which includes on time delivery, inventory management, negotiation with carriers’ routes, rates, and shipping & receiving procedures to meet customer delivery requirements. Must be able to evaluate logistical supplier performance, as well as develop a comprehensive strategic logistical plan that best optimizes budgeted ship dollars, including cost savings. Lead the associates and collaborate with cross functional teams to meet goals of safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.

Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all activities within Central Warehouse, Shipping & Receiving departments, and associated staff. Work with inhouse planners and buyers to ensure appropriate material stocking levels. Responsible for all aspects of the production services which includes on time delivery, inventory management, negotiation with carriers’ routes, rates, and shipping & receiving procedures to meet customer delivery requirements. Must be able to evaluate logistical supplier performance, as well as develop a comprehensive strategic logistical plan that best optimizes budgeted ship dollars, including cost savings. Lead the associates and collaborate with cross functional teams to meet goals of safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.

As a Logistics Manager You Will

• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure timeliness, accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Determine shipping requirements, number and style of truck for all outgoing shipments.
• Ensure space is utilized effectively to cost and service requirements.
• Analyze and standardizes procedures to improve shipping and receiving efficiency.
• Ensure the physical layout of the warehouse and receiving environment is safe, organized and ergonomically efficient.
• Evaluate freight costs associated with in & outbound services to ensure that costs are appropriate.
• Identify and implement cost reduction improvements in the logistics of material movement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with freight companies and transload facilities to meet the needs of shipments to customers
• Develop efficient processes to deliver materials to manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain relevant KPIs.
• Prepare monthly & quarterly data tracking spend, fuel, surcharges, and shipping/receiving department goals.
• Create visual management system and metrics that align within the G&W strategy and goals.
• Analyze and standardizes procedures to improve department efficiency.
• Perform regular facility and safety inspections and audits within shipping, receiving and warehouse departments.
• Identify and implement cost reduction improvements.
• Interview, select, train, evaluate and recommend personnel team talent.
• Mentor and coach employees to achieve a high level of performance.
• Ensure adherence to rules and workplace policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has a minimum 5 years in logistics, distribution, and warehouse management.
• Holds a Bachelors degree, preferably in operations, engineering , business management; or equivalent experience.
• Possesses strong time management skills and customer focus.
• Has familiarity with OSHA rules and regulations. Safety-focused attitude.
• Has familiarity with DOT regulations.
• Possesses knowledge with international shipping a plus.
• Has strong time management skills and customer focus
• Ability to make decisions effectively within dynamic environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.