Logistics Manager
The Logistics Manager will develop, communicate, and lead Physical Distribution (Logistics, Shipping, and applicable Customer Service functions related to delivery) for the Marvin Logistics business unit located in Fargo, ND.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead/mentor Driver Dispatch SupervisorÂ
- Work with Enterprise Logistics as well as Production and Purchasing to meet established delivery
- Develop, direct, and manage the function of physical distribution/ shipping for the business unit. including Driver dispatch, assessing and recommending shipping and transportation methods and systems maintaining least cost to provide expected customer service levels.
- Responsible for effective utilization and management of assigned assets including routes, trucks, &
- Manage the operations of all Company drivers and the preparation and maintenance of the equipment necessary to sustain the Company
- Interact and communicate with customer support as
- Lead improvement projects for drivers and fleet maintenance Projects should focus on improving Safety, Quality, Cost, and Customer Experience.
- Promote company values, engagement, and manage safety relative to processes and operator ergonomics.
- Develop, support budget and capacity
- Provide manufacturing practice recommendations to the business based upon relevant outside standards or benchmarks.
- Work with customers and suppliers as well as corporate team to identify best methods and means of transporting company products or component materials through the supply
- Key member of enterprise Logistics
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal DOT
Education, Training and Experience:
- Distribution or Logistics experience within an industrial consumer products discipline preferred.
- 3+ years’ experience in leading people. In-house Fleet management and Driver supervision preferred.
- Experience in just in time material flow, MRPII, logistics simulation software, and project management essential.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of ELD (electronic logging device) software and route optimization software, such as Peoplenet and DRtrack, or similar programs.
- Additional course work directed within the discipline. APICS, or CPIM certification desirable