Sr. Logistics Manager

Company: Monoprice
Location: Brea
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Reporting to the VP of Finance & Operations, this role will lead logistics function for fast-paced e-commerce company in multiple warehouse environment. Strategic, critical and progressive thinker needed to challenge status quo and drive optimization of both the carrier network and offered services. This role will actively manage logistics (inbound and outbound), identify areas for performance improvements and also requires a forward-thinking strategic leader to support future growth. Role will also partner heavily with finance to ensure delivery of logistics services at optimal cost. This role will maintain internal and external relationships across logistics, warehouse and business segment teams and make decisions within guidelines and policies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Manage inbound freight to designated warehouse destinations in U.S., as well as outbound freight from warehouses to customers. Negotiate ocean, air and domestic/International transportation contracts. Carryout continuous assessment/score-carding of carrier/vendor network to drive improved service levels and drive cost savings. Audit freight bills to ensure negotiated pricing and quickly work with carriers to resolve any issues Support purchasing and warehouse teams to ensure proper inventory balancing in our multiple fulfillment centers Provide regular container freight & warehouse delivery reports to warehouses to ensure proper planning and efficient processing by warehouse Coordinate the scheduling of transportation for inventory transfers between our warehouses. Discuss priorities with Purchasing and Warehouse to coordinate timely delivery of hot items. Establish and monitor relevant KPI---s. Resource for business units to develop proper freight pricing. Ensure that transportation procedures are followed and shipment paperwork and transactions are done EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS B.S. or B.A. degree required 15 years of broad logistics and supply chain management experience in progressively senior positions Supplier negotiation skills, proven cost reduction efforts and experience with contracts Demonstrable analytical abilities to assess financial impacts of any changes to logistics service requirements In depth knowledge and experience with key supply chain/logistics processes, best practices, and implementing process improvements Working knowledge of project management Working knowledge of procurement and contracts Excellent computer skills including experience utilizing multiple ERP & WMS systems; also strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Strong analytical, financial & P&L skill required Experience in Ecommerce is preferred. Knowledge of Distribution center safety regulatory standards Must be proficient with computer skills (Microsoft office products) Skill to effectively organize and communicate as required for performance appraisals and coaching/counseling activities Ability to meet shipping deadlines. Great people skills. Be a hands-on manager to the team in the efficient and safe operation of warehouse activities Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel to generate reports as needed, performance appraisals and coaching/counseling activities Ability to handle multiple projects, while working under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds Operating in a collaborative environment Well-developed organizational and communication skills.

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