Logistics Manager

FECON; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the vegetation management equipment manufacturing sector is hiring a Logistics Manager to oversee logistics operations including inbound and outbound transportation. The role requires strong management skills, relevant experience in logistics, and effective communication abilities to support a growing team culture.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Full health care benefits

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• 5 years of logistics management experience with 6 months in labor work.
• International transportation management required.
• Experience with customs and duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound, outbound, import, and export logistics.
• Create budgets and select vendors for transportation.
• Oversee equipment fleet management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Manager Title Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time

FECON, LLC is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio near Kings Island Amusement Park. FECON is known for having very high-quality products and a team culture – and we are growing! We design, build, test, sell and service our equipment consisting of products such as our well-known “Bull Hog” mulchers, the Stump Ex, our high-quality FTX tractors of varying horsepower, as well as many other attachments. We offer competitive wages, full health care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company.

Job Summary:

The Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing inboard freight, inter-company transportation, shortage solutions, and finished goods logistics.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains employees.
• Organizes, directs, and oversees the schedules and work of employees.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
  
  
  

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages logistics for all goods including inbound, outbound, import and export.
• Create budgets and compare truck pricing to select preferred vendors.
• Acts as liaison with brokers and coordinators quarterly business reviews.
• Generates monthly reporting as needed for Management Reviews.
• Audits all freight bills for accuracy and handles billing disputes.
• Coordinates inter-company milk run processes.
• Supports the development and execution of warehousing and storage plans.
• Manages company’s equipment fleet.
• Assists in the analysis of HTS codes and optimization of shipping methods.
• Troubleshoots issues that arise.
• Ensures work areas are clean and orderly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 5 years of logistics management and at least 6 months of labor work.
• International transportation management is required.
• Experience with customs and duties is preferred.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking or lifting and ability to carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Infrequent stooping, kneeling, twisting, pushing, pulling of items weighing 200 lbs with the use of cranes.
• Occasional repetitive movements using finger and hands for gripping pressure.
• Required to wear safety boots.
• Occasional wearing of safety glasses and gloves.
• Frequently work indoors and around moving vehicles.
• Infrequent exposure to temps less than 55 degrees, dust, disagreeable odors, intermittent noise greater than 85 dB wearing foam ear plugs, work with machinery with moving parts and be outdoors.
  
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.