Logistics Manager

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

Job summary

JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead and optimize the logistics team, design SOPs, and drive global infrastructure initiatives.

The role focuses on improving order cycles, transport costs, and delivery performance in a climate-controlled office environment with potential travel. The candidate should bring 15 years of logistics experience, including 5 years in supervisory roles, strong analytical and program management skills, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP

Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain and logistics.
• 15 years’ experience in logistics operations, with at least 5 years in supervision.
• Familiar with logistics processes and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the logistics team to meet company targets.
• Liaise with stakeholders to set up logistics infrastructure in new markets.
• Design SOPs for new projects and ensure SOP compliance.
• Manage the complete order cycle to drive business development and sustainability.
• Set up and refine daily logistics operations and procedures.
• Monitor quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and transport costs.
• Establish JAS’s e-Commerce center and expand logistics business development globally.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Program management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in supply chain and logistics

Tools

WMS/ERP familiarity

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.The Logistics Manager – is responsible for develop strategies and implement changes to improve company logistics team and seek for development.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:To lead and manage the logistics team to achieve company targetsLiaise with the relevant parties for the setting up of logistics infrastructure in any new global marketsDevelop and manage the logistics infrastructure, procedures, systems in any new global marketsDesign SOP for new project and ensure SOP complianceManage the entire order cycle to enhance business development and ensure sustainabilitySet up and refine daily logistics operations and proceduresKeep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiencySet up JAS’s e-Commerce center and to extend the logistics business development to SPRCSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Project Implementation ManagerConduct performance evaluation for direct reportsRecommend hiring, firing and promotionIdentify and resolve personnel issuesOngoing coaching and mentoring of staff to develop skills to the highest levelQUALIFICATIONS:Good analytical and program management skills; ability to define, develop and document business processes and proceduresStrong customer service, problem-solving, and interpersonal skillsInternal/external sales skillsExcellent organizational skillsExcellent written and verbal skills, including presentation skillsStrong computer skills including Microsoft Office suiteDetail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlinesSelf-motivated, able to work in a team and independentlyEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Degree in supply chain and logistics15 years’ experience in logistics operation, at least 5 years at supervisory levelFamiliar with logistics processThe salary range for this position is $90,000-$105,000. The salary will be determined based on skills and experience.ENVIRONMENT: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 APPLICANTSJAS 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.