Savannah Marine Terminal Hiring for Trucking/Logistics Manager Job at Savannah, GA Full Time

Savannah Marine Terminal is a container transloading company that specializes in handling bulk materials and heavy lift items. We have been in business for over sixteen years and developed into the largest grain transloading company in the Southeast Region. As our company continues to expand, we are looking for candidates that are excited to build on their future and grow with our team.

As a privately owned business, we are looking for a long-term employee that want to make a home working for this forward thinking company. Our goal is to ensure our employees, clients, drivers and staff grow successful with us.

Summary Position Description

The Trucking/Logistics Manager will be in charge of the coordinating and overseeing our trucking and logistics department so that the two are intergraded efficiently. This position is fast-paced and requires quick decisions and the ability to meet daily GPA export guidelines. This manager will not only oversee the logistics department but also the numerous facets involved in our Trucking department. It will require someone that is willing to work 50% in office and 50% out in the facility. T

Minimum Position Requirements

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred, but not required

Work Experience: 2 years demonstrated in the logistics and trucking industry. Minimum of 3 years experience dealing in some capacity with the Georgia Port Authority…familiar with the functionality of the Port.

Sepecific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task or re-prioritize and adapt

• Prior customer service or relations experience, excellent oral/written communication skills

• Ability to problem solve, make independent decisions and function with minimal supervision

• Ability to work in a team environment and take direction from management and supervisors
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as waybills, load orders, etc.
• Familiar with the functioning of the Georgia Port Authority
• Technical Requirements:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of the consumer goods industry
• Creative thinking skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good time management skills
• Experience working with electronic data
• Microsoft Office Suite, strong proficiency with Excel, Google Drive
• GPA Website (NAVIS)
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• Essential Functions /Duties Performed Regularly:

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• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements
• Manage warehouse inventory and keep records of the inventory.
• Monitor and manage budgets.
• Select carriers for transportation and negotiate rates and contracts with carriers.
• Respond to and resolve complaints and problems.
• Keep up-to-date on shipping carriers, routes and rates and any changes to them.
• Manage inventory as well as warehouse, transportation, and other logistics processes
• Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost
• Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial commitments are met
• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements
• Partner and communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers’

‘Work Location: * One location

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location