Logistics Manager
Company Name:
Sign-Zone, Inc.
Do you like to work hard while having fun? If so, this may be just the career for you.
Sign-Zone, Inc. has an immediate need for a Logistics Manager position - an exciting opportunity for the right individual. This would be for in our Ramsey facility.
Sign-Zone, Inc., with offices in Brooklyn Center and Ramsey, MN is a privately held, domestic manufacturer and supplier of visual communication, event and display merchandise. Our products are marketed through a family of brands including Showdown Displays and Creative Banner Displays. We invite you to view our products on our websites: www.showdowndisplays.com and www.creativebanner.com.
We have been named an industry best-employer and we are consistently listed to Inc. Magazine's list of the 5000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. In 2013, and again in 2014, Minnesota Business Magazine named us the Manufacturer of the Year. Most recently we were awarded the Distributor of Choice Award for the 8th time by ASI. We believe in providing growth opportunities while sharing financial success with our team members and our community.
We live out our core values: Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. We believe in providing growth opportunities while sharing financial success with our team members and our community.
Job
Summary: The Logistics Manager provides direction and leadership for day-to-day and long-term strategic Logistics activities and manages transportation across all Sign-Zone, Inc including small parcel, inbound (LTL, FTL), outbound (LTL, FTL), between facilities, and import transportation of air and ocean movement.
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Implement Logistic strategies and actions that support Sign-Zone's strategic initiatives
Assure attainment of business objectives and shipment schedules while insuring delivery standards that will exceed our customer's expectations
Develop key performance indicators/metrics for Sign-Zone as it relates to overall transportation effectiveness
Effectively negotiate domestic and international freight rates
Effectively manage and optimize transportation spend and ensure business objectives are obtained by all transportation providers.
Provide analytical support, technical information and recommendations to all corporate departments as they relate to managing international and domestic freight requirements
Responsible for all transportation costs - direct carrier costs as well as operating budgets for transportation department
Assist customs compliance with customs-related issues
Research and implement appropriate leading edge Logistic methodologies, practices, and technologies
Establish appropriate contracts with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, etc., as needed to fulfill the transportation and logistics needs of Sign-Zone
Establish internal and external best practices for all inbound and outbound transportation of materials
Encourage and facilitate the incorporation of Lean objectives and processes in all Logistics Department
All other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Skills/Experience Required
Bachelor's degree in transportation and logistics, supply chain, operations, or related field of study.
Minimum five to seven years of management experience in supply chain/logistics, demand planning, transportation and/or ERP experience.
Strong analytical skills
Strong attention to detail
Solid project management experience
A proven track record in logistics, national and international.
High energy level required
Strong sense of urgency
Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, proven organizational and planning abilities as well as outstanding problem solving skills
Previous experience in managing a staff
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.
Necessary Attributes:
Must possess our Core Values: Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and IntegrityEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Sign-Zone, Inc.
Do you like to work hard while having fun? If so, this may be just the career for you.
Sign-Zone, Inc. has an immediate need for a Logistics Manager position - an exciting opportunity for the right individual. This would be for in our Ramsey facility.
Sign-Zone, Inc., with offices in Brooklyn Center and Ramsey, MN is a privately held, domestic manufacturer and supplier of visual communication, event and display merchandise. Our products are marketed through a family of brands including Showdown Displays and Creative Banner Displays. We invite you to view our products on our websites: www.showdowndisplays.com and www.creativebanner.com.
We have been named an industry best-employer and we are consistently listed to Inc. Magazine's list of the 5000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. In 2013, and again in 2014, Minnesota Business Magazine named us the Manufacturer of the Year. Most recently we were awarded the Distributor of Choice Award for the 8th time by ASI. We believe in providing growth opportunities while sharing financial success with our team members and our community.
We live out our core values: Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. We believe in providing growth opportunities while sharing financial success with our team members and our community.
Job
Summary: The Logistics Manager provides direction and leadership for day-to-day and long-term strategic Logistics activities and manages transportation across all Sign-Zone, Inc including small parcel, inbound (LTL, FTL), outbound (LTL, FTL), between facilities, and import transportation of air and ocean movement.
Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Implement Logistic strategies and actions that support Sign-Zone's strategic initiatives
Assure attainment of business objectives and shipment schedules while insuring delivery standards that will exceed our customer's expectations
Develop key performance indicators/metrics for Sign-Zone as it relates to overall transportation effectiveness
Effectively negotiate domestic and international freight rates
Effectively manage and optimize transportation spend and ensure business objectives are obtained by all transportation providers.
Provide analytical support, technical information and recommendations to all corporate departments as they relate to managing international and domestic freight requirements
Responsible for all transportation costs - direct carrier costs as well as operating budgets for transportation department
Assist customs compliance with customs-related issues
Research and implement appropriate leading edge Logistic methodologies, practices, and technologies
Establish appropriate contracts with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, etc., as needed to fulfill the transportation and logistics needs of Sign-Zone
Establish internal and external best practices for all inbound and outbound transportation of materials
Encourage and facilitate the incorporation of Lean objectives and processes in all Logistics Department
All other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Skills/Experience Required
Bachelor's degree in transportation and logistics, supply chain, operations, or related field of study.
Minimum five to seven years of management experience in supply chain/logistics, demand planning, transportation and/or ERP experience.
Strong analytical skills
Strong attention to detail
Solid project management experience
A proven track record in logistics, national and international.
High energy level required
Strong sense of urgency
Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, proven organizational and planning abilities as well as outstanding problem solving skills
Previous experience in managing a staff
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.
Necessary Attributes:
Must possess our Core Values: Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and IntegrityEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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