Logistics Manager

The Role
The Logistics Manager owns fulfillment of sales orders through self-distribution and 3rd party distributors. To meet this goal, the Logistics Manager will build and rely on a team of Logistics Coordinators to route deliveries daily, operate as dispatch for drivers, and work across departments to manage inventory in our ERP—this is a very collaborative role requiring effective communication skills. As a member of operations leadership at Fort Point the Logistics Manager must be goal oriented, attentive to details and timeframes, and a creative problem solver.
 
Primary Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of Logistics Coordinators: train, delegate, set goals, coach
  • Manage the movement of raw materials, finished goods, and merchandise
  • Work with Warehouse and Delivery Managers to enforce standards for the organization, storage, movement, and record keeping of inventory
  • Manage dispatch functions for the Delivery team (e.g. help find tire repair & locksmith services, and re-route orders as needed during the day)
  • Work with Delivery Managers to get feedback and improve routing and truck loading
  • Coordinate freight deliveries to customers and distributors
  • Report to company leadership on sales order fulfillment and delivery capacity usage
  • Troubleshoot inventory count discrepancies and engage other teams (AR, Production, Sales) in problem solving
  • Implement new inventory controls in collaboration with the Controller’s team 
  • Work with the Production department, delivery team, and 3rd parties to coordinate timely goods and material transfers between company locations
  • Assist other managers on the Logistics team with scheduling equipment maintenance
 
Requirements
  • 4+ years experience in inventory management or operations management in a fast-paced distribution or manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Experience with Inventory Management 
  • Netsuite or similar ERP experience
  • Experience with continuous improvement, Lean, or other manufacturing systems preferred
  • Customer Service focused
  • Advanced Excel, Google Suite, and Apple computer skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Highly detail oriented and organized
  • Reliable, responsible, and proactive attitude
  • Highly motivated and works well both independently and in a team environment 
  • Flexible and adaptable to change; ability to learn new software platforms
 
Expected Hours of Work
  • 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
 
Equipment Operation/Skills
  • Apple computer
  • iPhone

Benefits
  • Paid sick and vacation time
  • Health Care: 100% Employer contribution to Kaiser Gold plan and 50% for Dependents
  • Eligible for Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, and Identity Theft group plans
  • Eligible for Pet Insurance group plan
  • 401(k)
  • Commuter pre-tax benefits
  • Medical and Dependent Care FSA pre-tax benefits
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Beer and food benefits

Travel
  • Occasional travel between worksites
 
 

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