Thern is seeking a talented and driven Logistics Manager to join our team! The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership ability, high level of attention to detail, thrive working together within a small, dedicated team and can deliver high levels of customer service. In addition to having excellent organizational skills, you should also possess in-depth knowledge of logistics and inventory management systems.
Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Lead and manage shipment schedule(s) including coordinating deliveries and pickups with customers, trucking companies, and loading dock.
• Develop and manage cost effective, service focused carriers/forwarders to meet Thern’s global logistical requirements.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives and plans within company guidelines.
• Point person to manage air, parcel, LTL, truckload, ocean container, etc. transportation modes to meet or exceed company guidelines.
• Develop and manage freight carriers including quotations, quality, and delivery.
• Lead and execute an inventory management strategy to determine how to increase inventory turns and reduce waste.
• Verify the accuracy of the inventory location strategy by counting and auditing our inventory data and implement improvements to the inventory process.
• Lead the logistics department to reduce costs by combining opportunities for inbound freight, while improving service and timeliness for outbound freight.
• Manage the inventory warehouse, material flow, shipping, receiving, and crating within defined guidelines.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year College or technical school; or 7+ years related experience and/or training working in logistics.
• Experience working with companies in a high mix product offering.
• Ability to perform effectively with fluctuating workload.
• Ability to work with multiple functions to coordinate the flow of information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects.
• Experience leading a team either in a manager or supervisor role
• Ability to supervise projects including providing direction to peers.
Great Reasons to work for Thern
• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 3 weeks of PTO (starting) and so many more
• Flexibility: Thern has a strong sense of work life balance; where leadership is flexible with employees to accommodate home life events in conjunction with making sure the work is getting done.
• Employees are allowed to make decisions and present ideas to improve processes so they can continue to deliver top quality products for our customers.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
