Logistics Manager

Position Description

Job Summary

Primary Functions:

Manage all Shipping and Warehouse activities for Finished Goods and Raw Materials. Responsible for all EHS matters relating to the operation of the warehouse, shipping and receiving. Lead efforts to meet Plants' Objectives for Shipping/Inventory Accuracy and ensure Customer Fulfillment Rates are being achieved using the SAP Platform while following Saint-Gobain's Inventory Control Guidelines and Logistics Standard Operating Procedures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead all EHS efforts within the Department to prevent accidents and injuries to all plant employees.

• Manage Finished Goods Inventory Accuracy at the bin level, Stock Record Accuracy
• Support Finished Goods Inventory Targets/Levels.
• Oversee Finished Goods Cycle Counting Weekly Activities.
• Manage Annual Finished Goods Physical Inventory.
• Manage Raw Materials Requirements Planning to ensure Raw Material Availability and meet all Inventory Targets as required.
• Support the Raw Material Purchasing Group as required to maximize cost savings and raw material quality.
• Support the Raw Materials Cycle Counting Monthly Activities.
• Manage the Shipping and Receiving of all Finished Goods and Raw Material Processes.
• Support all initiatives that promote Quality of Finished Goods and Raw Materials.
• Support and Maintain Warehouse stock location system and code dates to ensure proper inventory turns and adherence to FIFO principles.
• Collaborate with Sales and Finance to reduce Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory.
• Responsible for Continuous Improvement activities to ensure plants Objectives and Targets are met.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure Forklift Fleet and Equipment are in good working condition and Operators are following Forklift Operating Rules.
• Educate and Enforce all Plant Rules.
• Responsible for Labor Scheduling and Staff Vacation planning.
• Supervise the Shipping Supervisors and Inventory Clerks within the Department.
• Partner with Plant Leadership members in executing initiatives and projects to achieve Objectives.
• Evaluate Monthly Inventory Adjustment Reports.
• Oversee and Ensure the Traffic Flow Coordinators are following Standard Operating Procedures and support Safe Traffic Flow within the yard as well as maximizing outbound freight weight.
• Oversee Return Shipment Process.
• Lead Efforts in the Logistics Department to continually improve Customer Service key measurements - On time Shipments and lead Customer Service initiatives within Plant to include Scope 3 Sustainability goals.
• Maintain Department Efficiency Reports.
• Ensure Department Processes Customer Shipments using the outbound process flow SAP that will ensure optimal location loading, efficient manpower usage and accurate inventory transactions.

• Works with Inventory System to create reports and analytical information required to resolve issues with Orders and Inventory.
• Processes Hold Inventory
• Investigates Shipping & Inventory Errors and develops root cause analysis along with Supervisor for corrective action.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or similar discipline preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in the Warehouse/Supply Chain ( Manufacturing environment preferred) including Raw Material Planning
• SAP Experience
• Good working knowledge of Warehouse/Shipping policies, procedures, operations and general transportation processes.
• Strong Team Leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Able to support disaster recovery plans to ensure customers receive uninterrupted service during times of crisis.
• Ability to translate data into useful information.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations, sensitivity to other's needs and positive demeanor.