INDEVCO North America, Inc Hiring for Logistics Manager at Doswell, VA Full Time

Logistics Manager – Doswell, VA

INDEVCO North America, a protective materials manufacturing group headquartered near Richmond, Virginia, is committed to innovating energy-efficient building envelope products, as well as sustainable paper and plastic packaging solutions. In addition, we have invested in and manage recycling operations for biomass and reprocessed materials that create a circular economy.

Our facilities – in Georgia, Mississippi, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia – serve a growing range of markets: building and construction, beverage, chemical and petrochemical, food, industrial salt and minerals, lawn and garden, packaging converting, pet food, and transport. INDEVCO has operated for over 40 years in the US, as Interstate Resources, Inc. through 2017 and presently as INDEVCO North America. For more information, visit www.INDEVCONorthAmerica.com.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Logistics Manager to join our team at our Doswell, VA location. This position will report to our VP of Supply Chain & QMS and will be responsible for managing the integration of material handling, information flow, inventory transportation and security of goods, while overseeing stock, receiving and dispatch of goods and inventory management. This position requires a strong understanding of logistics operations, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to develop and implement effective strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages the full scope of Customer Service & Planning, Warehousing and Logistics, as well as purchasing departments.
• Liaise and negotiate with Service Providers.
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
• Manage total warehouse activity, plan routes and process shipments.
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints related to Logistics.
• Supervise, coach and train Logistics and Warehouse workforce.
• Meet cost accuracy and timeliness targets.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Comply with laws, regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Conduct field visits to forwarders and shipping lines.
• Review Logistics performance with customers against targets and service agreements.
• Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement of storage of raw materials between company’s warehouses.

Authorities

• Keen Knowledge and understanding of Production processes, material, and its usage.
• Advises quotations from forwarders, shippers, and clearance agents.
• Approves all activity and transaction vouchers for warehouse department.
• Advises complaints final disposition.
• Analyzes, proposes and seeks approval for issued credit notes.
• Approves shipping invoices from forwarders, shippers and clearance agents.
• Approves requests for CS, LG & WH departments per internal FCA.

Dynamics

• Advises Within the Department: All staff members
• With other Departments: Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Procurement and Technical.
• With external parties: Forwarders, Shipping agencies, Affiliates and Customers.

Requirements, Skills & Education

• Keen Knowledge and understanding of Production processes, material, and its usage.
• Proven work experience and successful record as a Logistics Manager.
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff.
• Proficient in standard logistics software.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• BS in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required

• College degree, preferably in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, business, accounting or manufacturing-related field or equivalent experience.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word etc…)
• Management skills.
• Communications and negotiations skills.

**No Recruiters Please***

INDEVCO North America, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, religion, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental impairment, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.