Logistic Manager

Position Summary:
The Logistics Manager will be responsible for overseeing all domestic and international logistic activities at Holtec International located in East Pittsburgh, PA.
Responsibilities:

• Responsible for strategic and tactical execution of the distribution of Holtec’s finished goods and materials to its valued clients (both internal and external)
• Manage shipping responsibilities related to carriers, requirements, paperwork, and packaging
• Main point of contact for internal problem resolution/information regarding shipping logistics
• Knowledgeable in the market and operations of various modes of transportation and be the main point of contact for carrier base (small package, LTL, OTR, Ocean, Air)
• Coordinate with vendors to manage import activities to meet service level expectations
• Manage freight coordination/load planning/dispatch operations
• Maintain, grow, and develop relationships with various transportation providers and overseas vendors
• Familiar with and stay current on domestic and international freight options/costs

• Familiar with various types of heavy haul and over dimensional transportation equipment

• Understand requirements for shipping (both packaging and transportation)
• Oversee freight pay processes, coordination/load planning, and trucking dispatch operations
• Consolidate freight and maximize load factor on trucks
• Head warehousing operations
• Experience in receiving operations and reverse logistics
• Develop and implement supply chain strategy for business expansions
• Negotiate transport costs, freight rates, and packaging costs
• Ensure that logistics system and activities are operated in compliance with local, state, federal customs laws and United States Customs and Border Protection regulations
• Communicate effectively with internal/external customers on freight status and set expectations regarding capacity and capability
• Monitor production schedule to ensure transportation is available and capable of meeting client delivery
• Inform cost changes, shipment issues, supply concerns to respective personnel and team in timely manner
• Monitor and identify opportunities for cost reduction, material flow improvement, reduce transportation spend, packaging spend, and business development
• Knowledge and implementation of procedures as it relates to packaging and transporting equipment
• Collaborate and problem solve between a variety of personnel (including shop staff, vendors, corporate and senior management)
• Schedule work/staff and manage ever-changing priorities
• Enforce and promote company safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk and hear, and stand for long periods of time. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, and use repetitive motion. The associate may be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, such as in a typical warehouse or external loading areas.
• This role can be physically demanding and may require the ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Supports:

• Shop Managers, Production Supervisor, Office Personnel, and Warehouse Personnel

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, transportation, or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience working in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations, international experience preferred
• Ability to read, implement, and enforce company procedures
• Experience and ability managing personnel
• Proficient software applications to include MS Word, Outlook, Excel
• Familiar with TMS or shipping databases (or willingness to become proficient in)
• Experience with a variety of material handling equipment (cranes, forklift)
• Internal and external customer centric attitude
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and handle pressure situations
• Comfortable transitioning as needed from office to floor management, etc.