Job Summary:

The Logistics Manager is responsible for directing, coordinating, planning, and overseeing tasks and operations within the organization involving logistics activities. This role is crucial in ensuring efficient and effective logistics operations in our global Alltech Additives operations, addressing specific challenges related to all logistics and supply functions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

-          Extensive knowledge of supply chain processes

-          Excellent verbal and written communication skills

-          Superb interpersonal skills

-          Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

-          Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

-          Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills

-          Advanced supervisory and leadership skills

-          Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them as appropriate

-          Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

-          Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

-          Knowledge of logistics software and technologies

Duties/Responsibilities:

-          Monitor costs, service level agreements, and performance metrics to identify and resolve problems and achieve efficiency.

-          Partner with internal and external stakeholders to meet forecasted capacity needs

-          Manage relations with suppliers, manufacturers and distributors to ensure the achievement of required service levels

-          Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

-          Lead and develop the logistics team with best in class processes

-          Lead mail room staff

-          Related duties as assigned within scope of practice

Supervisory Responsibilities:

-          Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.

-          Ensure project/department goals and/or milestones are met and adhering to approved budgets.

-          Oversee the daily workflow of the department.

-          Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

-          Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy and with support of Culture and Talent team.

-          Evaluates and advises on necessary expansion of team headcount and responsibilities

-          Oversee the training and development of team

-          Recommends promotion and/or role changes within department

-          Recommends and approves pay actions based on merit, policy, and competitive market.

Performance Metrics:

-          Cost reduction/efficiency gains in logistics operations

-          On time in full delivery rates

-          Customer satisfaction levels 

Education and Experience:

-          Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (Master’s preferred)

-          Minimum 6 years’ experience in transport or related area as an individual contributor

-          Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role