Manini’s LLC Hiring for Logistics and Freight Manager at Kent, WA Full Time

Job Description

Fast growing food manufacturer is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Logistics & Freight Manager to lead the company’s freight, shipping and storage departments into our next growth phase.

Successful candidate will manage all outbound and inbound freight duties, including booking and managing rates for freight across the country, quoting certain inbound shipments, and helping to manage the flow and storage of ingredients & supply inventories, as well as proper storage and shipping of WIP and finished goods in both dry and frozen environments. In addition, this manager will interact with production, sales & planning teams to track and identify inventory levels based on existing inventory as well as upcoming customer orders and forecasts.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Solid experience managing logistics including inbound and outbound freight (mostly frozen LTL and FTL) and maintaining pricing and relationships with key freight partners. Must have significant experience in planning and booking multiple loads across the US.
• Ability to work with warehouse and operations groups to make sure all inventory items are properly stored, palletized and tracked on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Ability to multi-task and handle complex and changing schedules of outgoing and inbound freight as well as supplies and ingredients so production planning can be well organized.
• Experience managing warehouse staff and interacting with multiple other department staff and managers
• Excellent Excel and other MSFT Office skills and ability to communicate both verbally and in written presentations and in meetings

We are seeking a true ‘team’ member to add to the company that can bring experience, ideas and ability to work hard and collaboratively in a growing and evolving envirem=[ment.

If you possess all of the skills and experiences above please apply along with a resume and cover letter stating why the position is of interest and how your experiences make you an outstanding candidate.

No relocation will be available and only candidates within driving distance of our facility are encouraged to apply.

Company Description

MANINI’S is a world-class food company, committed to its mission and ideals to bring healthy and great tasting Gluten Free foods to consumers, chefs and food service providers who covet the highest quality nutritious foods. At the heart of our commitment to quality is our dedication to making all of our fresh pastas, meals, pizzas, breads & bakery products and flours from naturally Gluten Free Ancient Grains.

MANINI’S is a world-class food company, committed to its mission and ideals to bring healthy and great tasting Gluten Free foods to consumers, chefs and food service providers who covet the highest quality nutritious foods. At the heart of our commitment to quality is our dedication to making all of our fresh pastas, meals, pizzas, breads & bakery products and flours from naturally Gluten Free Ancient Grains.