Job Description
LOGISTICS MANAGER CHICAGO, IL
Strategy:
- Oversee the entire direct-to-consumer logistics supply chain, including setting a clear vision aligned with company goals, building a strong team, and managing major functions within your scope.
- Forge strong partnerships across the organization and with external stakeholders to drive industry-leading transformations that boost conversion, customer satisfaction, and loyalty.
- Lead continuous improvements in the supply chain to enhance our competitive advantage.
- Plan and execute expansion efforts in inventory management, distribution centers, and order fulfillment.
- Develop and implement strategic growth initiatives and optimize supply chain processes, including logistics, warehouse operations, and retail operations.
- Regularly review operations to find opportunities for cost savings and improve the supply chain’s financial performance.
Operations:
- Manage both company-operated and third-party transportation, focusing on compliance, performance, carrier management, and optimizing fleet effectiveness.
- Develop strategies to reduce shipping costs and enhance service levels. Oversee relationships with third-party vendors to ensure seamless partnerships.
- Ensure effective metrics are in place to measure supply chain performance, including supplier performance, inventory, delivery, and procurement metrics.
- Utilize tools to monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for continuous improvement.
- Establish vendor performance metrics and conduct quarterly reviews to manage partnerships effectively.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the company's competitive position through technology, flexibility, and negotiated agreements.
- Adjust short- and long-term plans to support company growth, including process improvements, capital investments, and technology projects.
- Manage the annual budget, operating plan, and capital investment plans.
- Maintain relationships with logistics service providers, ensuring performance accountability and negotiating rates.
- Oversee logistics budget and freight rate KPIs, focusing on cost-efficiency (e.g., cost per container, cost per carton).
- Handle invoice management, including submission, validation, and dispute resolution, in collaboration with third-party payment services.
Management:
- Balance innovation with practical execution, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to develop and implement both short-term and long-term strategies.
- Align strategies and goals with Finance, IT, and Planning & Allocation departments.
- Manage multiple teams, including warehousing, distribution, logistics, and third-party providers.
- Attract, develop, and lead top talent to drive the supply chain agenda forward.
- Provide clear leadership and direction, ensuring organizational accountability and cohesion.
- Exhibit strong attention to detail, ensuring systems and reporting are complete and accurate.
Job Tags
Temporary work,