Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries Hiring for Logistics Manager Job at Santa Ana, CA Full Time

Logistics Manager

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Material Supply Chain Manager, the Logistics Manager is responsible for managing the process and employee(s) who track and maintain records of inbound and outbound shipments daily. They also create and manage the generation and ongoing coordination of shipping schedules, including communication related to shipping/receiving information across all internal departments and with external stakeholders as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and coordinate the tracking and maintenance related to daily shipments
• Interview, select and hire other logistics related staff as needed
• Coach and develop other logistics staff as needed
• First line manager responsible for export compliance, including escalating any questionable situation to an internal or external subject matter expert as needed to ensure ACD remains compliant in this area
• Review availability of inbound and outbound shipments / coordinate with Project Management and Purchasing
• May design and implement new logistics related procedures and impact related policy design and implementation as well as make decisions connected to negotiating international shipping rates
• Negotiation including signing authority to enter into agreements with carriers
• Negotiate with freight carriers to maximize cost savings and efficiency on behalf of ACD
• Daily management and coordination of shipments with customers and vendors
• Establish and coordinate scheduled shipments
• Track and trace all shipments and monitor load status
• Maintain customer and driver relationships
• FedEx, UPS or DHL AWB and BOL generation
• Main point of contact for shipping carriers
• This list is not comprehensive and additional duties may be required

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Working knowledge of Incoterms 2010 or similar program
• Knowledgeable of international and domestic modes of transport
• Ability to become forklift certified
• Knowledge of geographic locations and the ability to calculate time and distance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good communication skills via telephone and email
• Must be a highly organized self-starter who possesses superior people management skills
• Team player with proven ability to work well under pressure and constant deadlines
• Problem solving skills with the ability to seek alternative solutions for dilemmas and problems
• Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up
• Can quickly learn new skills and collaborate where needed

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• To perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls

• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates which may include weekdays, weekends, nights and/or holidays

• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but may require travel to a client’s office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply

• Travel between the ACD facility locations as required.
• Some lifting of boxes up to 40 pounds
• Must dress appropriately for a professional office
• Candidates will be required to show a driving abstract with a clean driving history for travel between the ACD facility locations and client offices as required. A valid driver’s license is necessary.

Environmental Safety Requirements

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
• All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Director
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis

Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPE’s include, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks. Failure to comply with Nikkiso ACD safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

Experience and Education:

• 5 years’ experience shipping, logistics, import/export
• Previous experience managing people is strongly preferred
• Current knowledge of D.O.T. regulations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Encompix and Google Docs