LOGISTICS MANAGER at Kingspan Group in Columbus, OH

Job description

• We are looking for a Logistics Manager for our Columbus, Ohio facility.

Responsibilities

• Summary: Direct the Logistics department to align with local and corporate standards and targets. Coordinate the day-to-day operations for all aspects of logistics, including distribution, inventory, and shipping/receiving.  Arrange the warehousing and shipping of products to customers. Investigate and respond to inquiries regarding distribution and shipping/receiving.
• Maintain a safe workplace and proactively manage the safety culture.
• Manage in accordance with ISO standards 9001,14001,45001, and 37301.
• Manage all inbound and outbound goods movements, ensuring timely and accurate entries into the ERP system.
• Ensure delivery of product free from damage, on time, and in full.
• Manage vendors and drive high performance, negotiate rates.
• Set housekeeping standards and inspect regularly.
• Effectively lead subordinate supervisors and employees.
• Maintain discipline, monitor attendance, and appraise performance.
• Using continuous improvement methods, develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve methods and equipment performance.
• Ensure employees are trained on Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments.
• Report KPI’s as required.
• Keep within all relevant budgets and monitor freight costs vs revenues.
• Responsible for performing tasks involved in traffic logistics management, including delivery creation, invoicing, customs documentation, product distribution, and inventory control.
• Schedule and coordinate shipments to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Provide services that guarantee the timely and accurate delivery of goods manufactured by third parties inside or outside the organization.
• Submit reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Manage, organize, and control inventory.
• Respond to any internal or external complaints with effective RC/CA.
• Working with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Follow the Group Code of Conduct and Group Compliance.
• Follow Compliance requirements per “KNA-SOP-1705 Compliance Roles and Responsibilities.”
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook and SAP.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Must be extremely proactive, organized, and deadline oriented.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask effectively.
• A team player who should also be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Customer service oriented.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Required

• Outlook
• SAP
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Organizational abilities
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Telephone and oral communication skills
• Proactive, organized, deadline oriented
• Detail-oriented, multitasking
• Team player, self-motivated, independent
• Customer service oriented

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Assistance Program.
• Salary range $85,000 - $97,000 (We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary - therefore, base pay offered will vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.)