Job Information
Robert Half Logistics Manager in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Description
The Logistics Manager is responsible for all transportation and dunnage management across the company’s US operations and customer base. The company is in a rapid growth trajectory, and the Logistics Manager position is a key bridge between production, sales, and the customer. As a leadership role, it requires the ability to build a strong team that manages and delivers on safety, customer satisfaction, and operations excellence.
Requirements
· Be the business Leader for implementing and owning Transportation and the Dunnage packaging processes.
· Develop and implement comprehensive logistics plans and strategies to optimize the flow of goods, minimize costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
· Collaborate with cross functional teams to align logistics activities with production schedules and customer demands.
· Coordinate and manage transportation activities, including selecting carriers, negotiating contracts, and monitoring shipment schedules.
· Manage the import/export process and ensure compliance with all required government laws and licensing regulations.
· Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and finished goods while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
· Mitigate risks and implement contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain.
· Logistics Manager will be responsible for budgeting process for transportation and dunnage program.
· Manage, coach, and train direct reports and encourage teamwork to ensure KPI’s are met.
· Create a continuous improvement culture to eliminate waste through setting best practices, training, and potentially automation or software solutions.
· Identify and execute cost savings opportunities.
· Develop inventory strategy for dunnage to ensure that we can support the needs of the business.
· Create, manage, and forecast Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for our logistics and dunnage programs. Use the KPIs to anticipate, problem solve, address deficiencies, and communicate adverse conditions to leadership.
· Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
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