Logistics Manager

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. seeks an External Logistics Manager to join our on-site team in Salina, KS.

The role reports to the Director of Procurement and Production Control and focuses on directing the external logistics function to achieve cost, service, and efficiency goals. The candidate will lead a logistics team, collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and implement processes that improve transportation pricing, delivery support, and product distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4–10 years of related logistics/management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading logistics/transportation teams, including training, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to review logistics performance, expenses, and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer policies and long-range goals for external logistics.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of the external logistics team to meet goals.
• Review logistics analysis, expenses, operations, and forecast data to track progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with the admin team to review achievements and adjust goals as needed.
• Represent the organization with customers, suppliers, and other Kubota groups.
• Lead and develop the External Logistics team, including training on new processes and software.
• Interview, hire, and provide coaching and performance evaluations for staff.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed and safety gear is worn.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Vendor relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-10 years in logistics/management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking an External Logistics Manager to join our team. This is an on-site role based in our Corporate office in Salina, KS.

External Logistics Manager

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking an External Logistics Manager to join our team. This is an on-site role based in our Corporate office in Salina, KS.

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position reports to the Director of Procurement and Production Control.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and administering policies and long-range goals and objectives.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities for external logistics team. Manage and coordinates activities to attain logistic goals and objectives.
• Review analysis of logistic results, expenses, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward annual goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with administrative team to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or operations resulting from current results and business conditions.
• Serve on operating committees such as engineering, sales, procurement, and production.
• Plan and coordinate activities concerned with transportation pricing, supporting delivery of product sales, and distribution of products.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and build relationships to ensure smooth performance which is aligned to meet GPM requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of transportation management systems and general transportation management practices.
• Plan, coordinate, and control the daily logistics operation through the organization.
• Provide advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to implement plans, standards and procedures which are consistent with established policies.
• Establish and maintain an effective system of communication with multiple parties within and outside GPM.
• Represent the organization with customers, suppliers, and other Kubota groups.
• Lead External Logistics team including delegating responsibilities and training on new processes and software.
• Interview, hire, and provide coaching, development, and performance evaluations for employees.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four to ten years of related logistics and management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience leading and developing logistics or transportation teams, including training, coaching, performance management, and delegation of responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to review logistics performance, expenses, and forecast data to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with external vendors, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Knowledge of transportation pricing, carrier management, product distribution and external logistics operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, implement process improvements, and support company policies and operational goals.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other computer systems.

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of the Kubota Corporation. In addition to more than 50 years as a leading Kansas manufacturer of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment, our new Construction Equipment Division produces Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders and attachments. Great Plains employs over 2,000 people in 8 communities across Kansas and is committed to fostering innovation and supporting your professional growth. If you're self-motivated, passionate about achieving goals, and value collaboration, we encourage you to apply to join our dynamic team. Grow with us! Explore all our open opportunities on our Careers page at www.WorkForGPM.com.