DEFINITION:  Coordinate the receipts and shipment of goods and services according to the production plan. Develop and navigate a systematic freight plan to manage inventory, move goods within the organization as well as to, and from, our customers and vendors.

 SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise warehouse and shipping related personnel at 5 locations.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Develop and implement shipping and logistics strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery across all company divisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement goals with overall business objectives.
• Create, document and manage an international logistics process.
• Reviewing shipping documentation to ensure compliance with company standards and federal regulations.
• Planning and monitoring inbound and outgoing deliveries.
• Ensuring the accurate recording of warehouse inventory in computer systems and completing inventory audits.
• Analyze pricing trends, negotiate favorable terms, and reduce freight costs.
• Mitigate freight risks through contingency planning.
• Continuously assess and enhance shipping & receiving processes.
• Identify areas for efficiency gains and implement best practices.
• Ensure accurate shipping manifests for each outbound truck.
• Maintain a systematic method of organizing equipment in the yards.
• Ensure consistent and accurate receiving and inventory practices across the organization.
• Maintaining safety standards.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Leads by example and motivates people to create a challenging, empowering, and collaborative working environment.
• Financial skills including cost modeling, cost analysis, etc.
• Exhibit strong judgement and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, management and vendors/partners.
• Travel as needed – minimal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shipping/receiving and logistics experience within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years progressive experience in management of shipping/receiving and logistics
• Working knowledge and understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment as it relates to the department (ECi M1 or Epicor preferred).
• APICS certifications a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Ability to demonstrate solid written and oral communication skills. Strong negotiation and organization skills.
• Leadership/supervisory experience.