Logistics & Shipping Manager — Optimize Costs & Ops

SmartLam Technologies Group; Dothan, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartLam Technologies Group is seeking a Logistics Manager responsible for shipping across SmartLam North America. You will select carriers, research shipping methods, and assess budgets to manage truck and rail transport company-wide.

The role requires implementing policies to ensure consistency, collaborating with Plant Managers and Project Managers, and traveling to plants to maintain proficiency and uniform practices throughout the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field.
• 2–4 years related experience in Truck Dispatching/Scheduling.
• Full understanding of DOT regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains processes to reduce costs and increase customer service.
• Coordinates activities of departments to deliver efficient material movement to drive costs/inventory investment down while improving accuracy and response time to customers.
• Supports plant business units’ goals of safety, quality, productivity, and customer service.
• Works closely with Plant Manager and Project Managers to ensure timely deliveries match customer’s needs.
• Reviews, analyzes, modifies, and implements efficient and effective department processes, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare all required reports and correspondence.
• Develops, implements, and monitors department budget; manages expenses within approved budget constraints.
• Identifies, documents, and implements opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

DOT regulations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

2–4 years related experience in Truck Dispatching/Scheduling

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SmartLam Technologies Group is seeking a Logistics Manager responsible for shipping across SmartLam North America. You will select carriers, research shipping methods, and assess budgets to manage truck and rail transport company-wide.

The role requires implementing policies to ensure consistency, collaborating with Plant Managers and Project Managers, and traveling to plants to maintain proficiency and uniform practices throughout the company.