Penco Products Hiring for International Logistics Manager (Domestic and International) Hybrid Remote Job at Remote Full Time

Job Summary

International Logistics Manager oversees and coordinates key aspects of logistics in the company. Collaborate with purchasing and customer service team to communicate the expected delivery dates for material. Ensure deliveries arrive to the factory and Quick Ship Facilities in a timely manner. Implement and maintain operating policies on general logistics and product procedures. Optimize and maintain deliveries based on demand and supply chain activities.

Job Responsibilities

Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers

Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance

Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements

Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs

Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers

Recommend optimal transport modes, routes or frequency

Select carriers/suppliers and monitor service against performance criteria

Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery

Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues

Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or carriers and report results to others

Assess and make recommendations for logistics processes in potential new facilities or plants and advise of cost implications and efficiency

Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities

Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy on shipments arriving to the different facilities and work directly with the purchasing and quality group to communicate information back to the logistic groups.

Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in agreement

Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process

Interpret trends and analyze and review data. Provide meaningful logistics data to others in the organization to aid customer service and cost improvements

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, logistics, business administration, transportation, or engineering

5+ years of experience working in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations

Firm grasp of supply chain, inventory, distribution, business, and management principles

Strong team player

Ability to manage, coach, and provide training for direct reports

Exceptional organizational and analytical skills

Working knowledge of logistics and inventory software

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of end-to-end logistics operations (including ocean, over-the-road transportation, rail, customs and warehousing)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Physical Demands:

Must be able to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Logistics Operations Occupations: 5 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
• Logistics: 5 years (Preferred)
• International Logistics: 2 years (Required)
• International Freight Negotiations: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote