Hybrid Logistics Manager – Freight & DC Ops

Kendo Brands, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Retirement plan

Summer Fridays

Remote work weeks

Wellness shutdown

Job summary

Kendo Holdings, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a logistics professional to manage freight forwarders, carriers and DC partnerships to optimize domestic and international flows. You will drive key supply chain initiatives with strong analytics and project-management.

The role requires 3+ years in logistics/distribution, experience with freight forwarders, and solid MS Office skills. This is a hybrid position based in Monroe Township, 2–3 days in office per week.

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
• Excellent technical skills – MS Office (specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Strong analytical skills; ability to identify data anomalies
• Effective relationship-building skills, ability to cultivate strong partnerships across teams
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal with both domestic and global partners.
• Exceptional organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Strong time management skills; ability to juggle priorities
• Can-do positive attitude and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach
• Ability to work independently; self-starter with an eye for process improvement
• Flexible mind-set; able to pivot and make sound decisions based on current environmental factors.

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

Analytical skills

MS Office

Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Self-starter

Process improvement

Education

College degree

Job description

Kendo Holdings, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a logistics professional to manage freight forwarders, carriers and DC partnerships to optimize domestic and international flows. You will drive key supply chain initiatives with strong analytics and project-management.

The role requires 3+ years in logistics/distribution, experience with freight forwarders, and solid MS Office skills. This is a hybrid position based in Monroe Township, 2–3 days in office per week.