Logistics Shipping and Receiving Manager

MDS Staffing; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coordinate the receipts and shipment of goods and services according to the production plan, overseeing shipping and logistics across five locations. Develop freight plans to move goods internally and to customers and vendors.

Lead a team, optimize costs, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain accurate inventory records. Strong negotiation and ERP/MRP skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping/receiving and logistics within manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in shipping/receiving and logistics.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (ECi M1 or Epicor preferred).
• APICS certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong written and oral communication, negotiation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement shipping and logistics strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement goals with business objectives.
• Create, document and manage an international logistics process.
• Review shipping documentation for compliance with standards and regulations.
• Plan and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform audits.
• Analyze pricing trends, negotiate favorable terms, and reduce freight costs.
• Mitigate freight risks through contingency planning.
• Continuously improve shipping and receiving processes.
• Identify areas for efficiency gains and implement best practices.
• Ensure accurate shipping manifests for outbound trucks.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics management

Cost analysis

Negotiation

ERP/MRP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

APICS certification

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ECi M1

Epicor

Microsoft Office

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

DEFINITION:

Coordinate the receipts and shipment of goods and services according to the production plan. Develop and navigate a systematic freight plan to manage inventory, move goods within the organization as well as to, and from, our customers and vendors.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise warehouse and shipping related personnel at 5 locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Develop and implement shipping and logistics strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery across all company divisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement goals with overall business objectives.
• Create, document and manage an international logistics process.
• Reviewing shipping documentation to ensure compliance with company standards and federal regulations.
• Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Ensuring the accurate recording of warehouse inventory in computer systems and completing inventory audits.
• Analyze pricing trends, negotiate favourable terms, and reduce freight costs.
• Mitigate freight risks through contingency planning.
• Continuously assess and enhance shipping & receiving processes.
• Identify areas for efficiency gains and implement best practices.
• Ensure accurate shipping manifests for each outbound truck.
• Maintain a systematic method of organising equipment in the yards.
• Ensure consistent and accurate receiving and inventory practices across the organization.
• Maintaining safety standards.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Leads by example and motivates people to create a challenging, empowering, and collaborative working environment.
• Financial skills including cost modelling, cost analysis, etc.
• Exhibit strong judgement and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, management and vendors/partners.
• Travel as needed – minimal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shipping/receiving and logistics experience within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years progressive experience in management of shipping/receiving and logistics
• Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment as it relates to the department (ECi M1 or Epicor preferred).
• APICS certifications a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Ability to demonstrate solid written and oral communication skills. Strong negotiation and organisation skills.
• Leadership/supervisory experience.