Service Wire Company
Freight and Logistics Manager
Service Wire Company, Culloden, West Virginia, United States, 25510
Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a Freight & Logistics Manager in Culloden, WV. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!
Position Summary The Freight & Logistics Manager manages all aspects of an organization's logistics and freight functions to ensure safe, quality, and on-time deliveries to customers. This role involves leading freight professionals, collaborating with sales and operations, and fostering partnerships with external freight resources. The ideal candidate is a self-starter motivated by a strong service mindset and leadership.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities
Implements an overall strategy, metrics, and processes to deploy an optimized logistic network
Manages vendors and negotiates rates and service levels and monitors performance
Develops and maintains a carrier scorecard system. Collaborates with carriers to drive value and ensure quality
Aligns the freight strategy with the commercial, operational and overall business strategy
Assesses new trends in the marketplace and implements as beneficial
Maintains and develops reporting for freight damage and freight claims to minimize risks
Manages International shipments including documentation and customs compliance
Ensures compliance with all regulations governing transportation of goods
Utilizes analytics to monitor and measure performance, identify problems in operations, and achieve high performance at optimal cost
Ensures quality standards are met with delivery partners
Monitors teams and carriers’ adherence to service level targets. Troubleshoots and resolves issues
Develops transportation and demand metrics to forecast and manage peak demand periods and avoid delays or bottlenecks
Develops and updates rate calculations to forecast various scenarios and impacts on costs and expenditures.
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Requirements
5+ years of related supply chain experience or equivalent training
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Distribution, Business or related degree paths required; Master’s in Business, Industrial Distribution or equivalent experience>
Advanced analytical, data-analyzing, and complex problem-solving skills
Proven experience leading teams and collaborating with different business units
Expertise with Microsoft office programs, freight management programs and related software applications
Customer service skills and a passion for service
Strong time management, detail attentiveness, prioritization of tasks, and organizational skills
Adept negotiation skills
Deep understanding of economics around freight
Reports To
Director, Supply Chain
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Position Summary The Freight & Logistics Manager manages all aspects of an organization's logistics and freight functions to ensure safe, quality, and on-time deliveries to customers. This role involves leading freight professionals, collaborating with sales and operations, and fostering partnerships with external freight resources. The ideal candidate is a self-starter motivated by a strong service mindset and leadership.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities
Implements an overall strategy, metrics, and processes to deploy an optimized logistic network
Manages vendors and negotiates rates and service levels and monitors performance
Develops and maintains a carrier scorecard system. Collaborates with carriers to drive value and ensure quality
Aligns the freight strategy with the commercial, operational and overall business strategy
Assesses new trends in the marketplace and implements as beneficial
Maintains and develops reporting for freight damage and freight claims to minimize risks
Manages International shipments including documentation and customs compliance
Ensures compliance with all regulations governing transportation of goods
Utilizes analytics to monitor and measure performance, identify problems in operations, and achieve high performance at optimal cost
Ensures quality standards are met with delivery partners
Monitors teams and carriers’ adherence to service level targets. Troubleshoots and resolves issues
Develops transportation and demand metrics to forecast and manage peak demand periods and avoid delays or bottlenecks
Develops and updates rate calculations to forecast various scenarios and impacts on costs and expenditures.
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Requirements
5+ years of related supply chain experience or equivalent training
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Distribution, Business or related degree paths required; Master’s in Business, Industrial Distribution or equivalent experience>
Advanced analytical, data-analyzing, and complex problem-solving skills
Proven experience leading teams and collaborating with different business units
Expertise with Microsoft office programs, freight management programs and related software applications
Customer service skills and a passion for service
Strong time management, detail attentiveness, prioritization of tasks, and organizational skills
Adept negotiation skills
Deep understanding of economics around freight
Reports To
Director, Supply Chain
#J-18808-Ljbffr