Manager, Logistics (North America)
Company: New Era Cap, LLC
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
The Logistics Manager will support regional implementation of
global initiatives by resourcing and networking with other
departments to support positive outcomes in both the financial and
operational arenas. You will ensure effective, efficient, and
compliant shipping execution is followed on all shipments
(inbound/outbound) for the region along with the coordination of
other departments like customer service, sales, distribution, and
trade compliance. In addition, this individual will manage and
oversee the vendor network for all modes of transportation to
align, leverage, and deploy logistics strategies improving the
overall serviceability, scale, and pricing for New Era Cap. The
location of this position is open to work out of our global
headquarters in Buffalo, NY or the Carlise-Harrisburg, PA area
(Nort American distribution center). Responsibilities
- Manage the relationships and act as the primary point for
communication between all of New Era's logistic partners for NA
(LTL, FTL, Intermodal, Air and Ocean, and the company (New Era
Cap)
- Anticipate, analyze, and troubleshoot problems with
inbound/outbound deliveries and devises cost-effective and legal
solutions; and acts to implement same
- Ensure optimum delivery reliability to the customer by
developing efficient and effective flow processes and identifying
process improvement and cost reduction strategies that are in line
with business objectives
- Participate in strategic planning by identifying short- and
long-term strategies for transportation and cost savings
- Assist in the lane level sourcing strategy with all providers
and the negotiation of truckload rates with common carriers to
mitigate inflation and implement cost saving projects
- Ensure vendor execution against transportation requirements,
meeting requirements of customers
- Create and manage KPIs for logistic providers with a keen focus
on budget adherence and areas of improvement
- Manage freight billing process and assure that freight invoices
match contracted rates and are paid accurately and timely
- Ensure that all shipping complaints and feedback are handled
quickly and to the satisfaction of the customer. Analyze complaints
on regular basis for trends and reoccurrence. Discuss findings and
recommendations with leadership to implement change.
- Ensure SAP routing are set up/maintained within the
distribution network and SAP
- Manage the logistics team (Logistics Coordinators) to execute
logistics strategy and provide training, and development within the
group.
- Counsel, consult, communicate, instruct, and monitor
direct-reporting employees in acceptable practices and department
and Company policies and procedures.
- Support Hot Market activities, related to major sporting
events, that require quick turn around and urgent resolutions as
needed
- Keeps all sensitive matters confidential
- Other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
required
- Excellent ability to communicate, follow-up, and engage with
outside partners to ensure proper procedures
- Experience with the use of TMS and WMS systems
- Demonstration to execute in timely manner in a fast pace
environment
- Exercise sound independent judgment
- Knowledge of multimodal solutions
- Working knowledge of SAP
- Strong follow-up with attention to detail
- APICs certification a plus Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or similar field
required, experience in lieu of degree may be considered
- 5-7 years progressive experience in transportation, logistics
or supply chain management, at least 3 years of people management
experience
- Customer Service or Operations management experience a
plusTravel Requirement
- 10% to 15%New Era Cap Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in inclusion and does not
discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of
race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetics,
or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal
laws. The salary range for this posted position is $65,000 -
$75,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located
in Western New York. Actual compensation is determined by a wide
array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education,
essential job duties and requirements, and necessary
experience.#LI-Onsite #LIOnsite #LI Onsite
Keywords: New Era Cap, LLC, West Seneca , Manager, Logistics (North America), Executive , Buffalo, New York
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