Warehouse/Traffic Manager

ABS Graphics Inc; Itasca (IL); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ABS Graphics Inc in Itasca, IL seeks a Logistics Manager to monitor material flow, troubleshoot delays, and develop work schedules to ensure on-time project completion. You will supervise shipping, receiving, and inventory activities, coordinate with production and accounting, process shipments with Avanti, FedEx Ship Manager and UPS software, and drive continuous improvement across departments.

The role requires strong management, attention to detail, and the ability to handle freight invoices

Qualificações

• Experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse and logistics management.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Familiarity with third-party freight and carriers.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor material flow to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing and accounting teams.
• Process shipments using Avanti, FedEx Ship Manager and UPS software.
• Review and approve freight invoices and track discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory records and perform cycle counts.

Conhecimentos

Logistics management

Inventory control

Vendor coordination

People management

Communication skills

Ferramentas

Avanti Software

FedEx Ship Manager

UPS software

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

SUMMARY

Monitor the flow of materials or resources through the process to ensure on-time delivery, troubleshoot problems to ensure a project or process remains on schedule, and develop work schedules to ensure work is completed on time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interview, hire, discipline, reward or terminate employees where applicable
• Approve/correct timesheets
• Approve/correct payroll
• Handle any Purchase Order discrepancies (shortages, overages, incorrect product)
• Monitor and process HelpDesk tickets (in Shipping and Inventory modules)
• Attend morning production meetings
• Provide status report on deliveries
• Provide status report on pickups
• Respond to questions regarding incoming Purchase Orders
• Coordinate with department managers for accurate production completion times and quantities
• Provide Freight estimates for Truckload shipments
• Arrange for 3rd party Truckload shipments of printed materials that never touch ABS dock
• Order supplies for mailing, warehouse and shipping departments
• Arrange for cycle counts of inventory based on Customer Moniker
• Run reports on old stock /inventory items and follow up by recycling/selling off/donating/destroying old, outdated or spoiled product
• Work with Sales team to reduce the amount of inventory being warehoused at ABS
• Send inventory reports containing quantities, last used and original job numbers
• Provide recommendations on products
• Forward information on the pulls obtained to warehouse team
• Close out each job ticket upon completion, check for completed PO's, completed Shipping Records, etc.
• Strive for continuous improvement in all departments
• Review, approve or reject UPS and FedEx invoices along with all freight invoices where applicable
• Communicate discrepancies of invoice to estimate with various carriers
• Maintain UPS/FedEx outbound logs, UPS/FedEx return logs, daily internal delivery log, maintenance logs for all delivery vehicles and forklifts
• Maintain equipment and schedule for service when applicable
• Effectively work and communicate with Project Managers, Purchasing Manager, Accounting, Sales, Leads, Drivers, Warehouse staff via email, phone, text or in person
• Provide job assignments, instructions and responsibilities between department personnel and helpers and answer questions about any job or project
• Handle all waste recycling or destruction (paper, cardboard, plastics and aluminum)
• Schedule recycle pickups 2-5 days per week
• Schedule pickups for empty barrels from pressroom, ink room, etc.
• Coordinate and schedule pickup of aluminum when price per lb. is highest or during traditionally lower profit months
• Arrange the secure destruction of items containing confidential client information
• Schedule pickups for the compactor
• Coordinate the out of state pickups for equipment and from vendors
• Process shipments using Avanti, FedEx Ship Manager, UPS software, freight software
• Monitor emails, HelpDesk system and phones
• Process pickups and deliveries from the HelpDesk system or direct request
• Dispatch local pickups and deliveries in an efficient manner while updating the Daily Driver Schedule
• Monitor Shipping Department staging lanes and Shipping Table for packages and/or skids to ship out
• Monitor Mailing Schedule and approve shipments to the Post Office and ALG shipments
• Interact effectively with Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse staff and re-assign as needed
• Oversee the weekly report run by Logistics Clerk with all FedEx and UPS address correction charges
• May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading/unloading trucks or working in the warehouse
• Establish and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety and environmental goals
• Forward all original receipts to Accounting, making copies of all and retain for 1 year
• Maintain records of all FedEx charges on account set up for 3rd party pick and pack service
• Maintain documentation of all returns, submitting originals to CFO, making copies of all and retain for 1 year
• Complete and file appropriate employee injury reports at ABS
• Comply with company and department SOP's, job description(s) and safety requirements
• Perform duties in accordance with all federal, state, local and company rules
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, traffic and logistics management experience preferably in a print manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Strong management skills in directing and communicating with employees in the overall operation involved in the job and effectively
• Expert knowledge of USPS/FedEx systems, specifications and requirements
• Strong computer aptitude and proficiency in MS Office, Avanti Software a plus
• Excellent time management and troubleshooting skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to supervise and train employees and must have a high tolerance for stress and pressure
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
• Strong mathematical aptitude and ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. ability to compute rate, ratio and percent
• Physical dexterity:
• - Ability to stand, walk lift, bend, twist and stretch throughout the shift
• - Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, knee, crouch or crawl
• - Frequently lift and handle average weight items and up to 75lbs and at times pushing and pulling 750+ lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret specifications and work instruction
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills working with multiple departments and demanding situations
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises typically found in a warehouse environment.