Skylark Staffing Hiring for Logistics Manager at La Mirada, CA Full Time

SUMMARY:

The Logistics Manager is responsible for building and leading a team that is engaged in Production Planning, Scheduling, Material Release, Receiving, Inventory Control, Shipping and Freight. He/She will perform the following job duties either personally or through subordinates within the Logistics Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL

Shipping

• Manage the shipping function for materials going to outside suppliers for processing and for finished goods being sent to customers.
• Collaborate with third-party freight forwarders/3PL’s to ensure timely shipping
• Engage in contract negotiations, cost-price analysis, budgeting, and DOT compliance
• Interface with customers as needed to provide information about shipment status.

Planning

• Work closely with Production to develop and continuously update material requirements plan (MRP) that includes all the materials and services needed to support Production.
• Provide a weekly material review report to Management showing starting inventory, demand, expected receipts, and ending inventory for each key item for each planning period.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and knowledge of their business conditions including financial health, quality systems, management, lead time factors, and supplier relationships to secure the supply of key materials.

Inventory Control

• Develop and maintain information systems for the management of all purchased items and services.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to support the Production departments and ensure on time delivery to customers while minimizing carrying cost and premium freight cost.
• Manage the receiving function for all purchased Logistics and supplies.
• Issue materials as needed to Production or to suppliers for processing.
• Receive finished goods to inventory from Production and suppliers.
• Maintain orderly storage areas for raw materials and finished goods in each plant.
• Using FIFO, controls the movement of material in and out of the warehouse both physically and in the system.
• Assure the accuracy of inventory of raw materials and supplies.
• Manage cycle counting and physical inventories as necessary.
• Maintain accurate transaction histories for each item in the inventory.

SUPERVISORY

• Responsible for adherence to material flow principles such as FIFO, replenishment frequency analysis and maintenance, 5S, capacity planning, etc. to meet annual team goals and objectives.
• Reviews performance of direct reports and approves time and attendance.
• Research and maintain current information regarding market conditions, delivery options, and other factors impacting Logistics performance. Develop/implement solutions.
• Maintain all employees’ training including forklift and order pickers and authority to enforce disciplinary actions for employees who do not follow the required safety guidelines.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering.
• 6-8 years of experience in Logistics/purchasing, Logistics management and inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience in progressively more responsible Logistics management involving direct and effective management of people.
• Proven track record of improving overall efficiencies, reducing scrap cost, and leading teams to effect positive change within the organization.
• Thorough understanding of Bills of Logistics and units of measure.
• Computer based material management and proven proficiency with MRP systems.
• Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment.
• Microsoft products experience necessary (Outlook-Word-Excel- Access).