Logistics Manager

jas; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is seeking a seasoned Logistics Operations Manager to lead the logistics team and drive the setup of infrastructure in new global markets.

You will design SOPs, manage the entire order cycle, optimize daily operations, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver efficient, cost-effective services. Travel may be required; strong leadership and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Good analytical and program management skills; ability to define, develop and document business processes and procedures.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Internal/external sales skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the logistics team to achieve company targets.
• Liaise with relevant parties for setting up logistics infrastructure in new markets.
• Develop and manage logistics infrastructure, procedures, systems in new markets.
• Design SOPs for new projects and ensure SOP compliance.
• Manage the entire order cycle to enhance business development and sustainability.
• Set up and refine daily logistics operations and procedures.
• Track quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
• Set up JAS's e-Commerce center and extend logistics business development to SPRC.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Deadline oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in supply chain and logistics

Experience: 15 years in logistics operations

5+ years supervisory experience

Familiar with logistics processes

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• To lead and manage the logistics team to achieve company targets
• Liaise with the relevant parties for the setting up of logistics infrastructure in any new global markets
• Develop and manage the logistics infrastructure, procedures, systems in any new global markets
• Design SOP for new project and ensure SOP compliance
• Manage the entire order cycle to enhance business development and ensure sustainability
• Set up and refine daily logistics operations and procedures
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Set up JAS's e-Commerce center and to extend the logistics business development to SPRC

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Implementation Manager
• Conduct performance evaluation for direct reports
• Recommend hiring, firing and promotion
• Identify and resolve personnel issues
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring of staff to develop skills to the highest level

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good analytical and program management skills; ability to define, develop and document business processes and procedures
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Internal/external sales skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills, including presentation skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in supply chain and logistics
• 15 years' experience in logistics operation, at least 5 years at supervisory level
• Familiar with logistics process

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$105,000. The salary will be determined based on skills and experience.

100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. National and International travel will be (up to ___%) required in support of the position's responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and finger to feel and handle; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, and crouch; lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.

ADDITIONAL:

The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

DEFINITIONS: (if any abbreviation, the meaning needs to be inserted)

Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.

JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT "KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER." JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.