Assistant Logistics Manager (Onsite Shakopee, MN)

Assistant Logistics Manager

Shakopee, MN

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and monitoring storage and distribution of goods. This position has responsibilities of supervising and coordinating the activities of employees working in shipping and receiving, material handling, and packaging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, and customers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments
• Supervise, coach, train, and delegate warehouse workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Coordinate and manage day to day activities of material handling department employees
• Recognize, diagnose, and solve problems
• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
• Maintain various files and records – both computerized and hard copy files
• Contribute to a positive atmosphere of cooperation, productivity, and loyalty to organization
• Responds proactively to performance concerns, discipline, and employee complaints
• Develops and maintains a clean and safe working environment for self and employees
• Consistently maintains acceptable level of productivity in department
• Delivers excellent customer service at all time with both external and internal customers
• Coordinate with other departments
• Follow safety rules and keep clean/orderly work area
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

** Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S):

Reports directly to the Logistics Manager