Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager Job Summary:

Rapid expansion has created a fantastic environment for a star performer to drive significant cost improvements for a rapidly growing organization that has grown 5-fold in the last 6 years. Coordinate and manage a team of Logistic Supervisors and oversee delivery of finished product throughout the State of Florida. This includes delivery of finished product to retail dispensaries, fleet management, designing and adjusting primary and secondary hubs and overall delivery strategy as demand dictates. Overall objective is to design, manage and execute the delivery system of finished product to our retail and home delivery customers in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design the delivery network to support the timely and efficient delivery of product to dispensaries and home delivery patients.
• Manage fleet of vehicles at several locations in support of delivery schedule. Keep detailed records, of maintenance, drive time, downtime, service levels, etc.
• Manage the team of delivery drivers and warehouse personnel. This includes scheduling drivers, routes, warehouse hours, delivery times, coordinating with retail locations to ensure delivery times are staffed and supported.
• Coordinate with inbound locations to ensure inbound schedule does not interfere with outbound schedule.
• Ensure all products are received tracked and manifested as required.
• Hire train, coach, and develop all warehouse personnel.
• Maintain a strategic growth plan to ensure current logistics plan is scalable and portable as demand dictates.
• Read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts or import/export agreements.
• Understanding of principles of accounting and finance, and inventory management
• Collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds to identify problems and find solutions.
• HIGHLY DESIRABLE, experience with Fleet management, Daily delivery across a broad network, scaling operations in a high growth environment. APICS -CSCP, CPIM, CLTD or similar certification.

Competencies                                                 

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                             

• 4-year degree or 10 years of Logistics or Supply chain in lieu of a degree
• 5 years’ experience leading a daily delivery logistics team. Warehouse management, inventory accuracy, Supervision of drivers and warehouse personnel

Computer Skills     

• WMS, Excel experience desired