Global Logistics Operations Lead

AMETEK Inc.

Bedford (MA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

AMETEK in Bedford, MA is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead the Shipping and Receiving team and oversee all inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring compliant, cost-effective movement of materials to support customer commitments.

You will drive freight cost reductions, optimize transportation strategies, maintain regulatory compliance, and serve as a liaison among Operations, Customer Service, Procurement, Finance, and external logistics partners.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
5+ years of logistics, shipping/receiving, warehouse, or supply chain experience.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience managing domestic and international freight operations.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and develop a team of shipping and receiving personnel.
Establish daily priorities and ensure timely execution of shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions.
Monitor workforce productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures.
Conduct coaching, employee development, and performance management activities.
Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, continuous improvement, and safety.
Manage inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments across parcel, LTL, truckload, air, ocean, and expedited modes as applicable.
Coordinate transportation activities with freight carriers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers.
Ensure compliance with U.S. and international shipping regulations, export requirements, customs documentation, and trade compliance policies.
Oversee preparation of commercial invoices, certificates of origin, EEI filings, and other export documentation.
Resolve shipment delays, freight claims, customs issues, and customer delivery challenges.
Monitor carrier performance and service levels to ensure on-time delivery objectives are achieved.
Develop and execute initiatives to reduce freight and logistics costs.
Analyze transportation spend and identify opportunities for shipment consolidation, mode optimization, routing improvements, and carrier negotiations.
Manage relationships with carriers and logistics providers to achieve competitive pricing and reliable service levels.
Establish and track logistics KPIs including freight spend, expedited freight costs, carrier performance, and on-time delivery metrics.
Lead freight bid processes and support negotiation of transportation agreements as appropriate.
Oversee receipt, inspection, storage, and shipment of materials and products.
Ensure accurate inventory transactions within the ERP system.
Coordinate material movements to support production schedules and customer requirements.
Maintain shipping documentation and records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with packaging, labeling, and hazardous material shipping requirements where applicable.
Identify and implement process improvements that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer service.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory flow and warehouse utilization.
Develop standard operating procedures and work instructions for logistics processes.
Use data analysis and reporting tools to drive operational improvements and decision-making.
Support ERP system enhancements and logistics process automation initiatives.