Logistics Manager jobs in Wilmington, DE

Logistics Manager is responsible for managing and supporting all aspects of 3PL warehousing, transportation and distribution for North American business.

Logistics Manager

• Manage 3PL relationships, including account management, and resolution of service challenges.
• Manage relationships with freight carriers, arrange import/export/nationwide deliveries.
• Support the head of the department in vendor selection and evaluation process and price negotiation.
• Manage new vendor’s onboarding in process and procedure (including the coordination of EDI interfaces)
• Manage inbound and outbound flows, included support internal shipping locations as needed for transportation and freight coordination back-up, training and problem resolution
• Maintain logistics claims database and ensure claims resolution.
• Conduct monthly scorecard reviews with 3PL operators to identify actions for improvement.
• Maintain and report KPI’s for 3PL operations
• Monitor and audit vendor’s billing to ensure accuracy of spend.
• Cost control and support the annual budget management;
• Develop transportation network to support growth within North America.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies – FDA, USDA, FSVP, customs, etc.
• Manage departmental logistics targets/goals and reporting.
• Manage a team of three Direct Reports.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures for area of responsibility in compliance with group procedure;
• Establish continuous improvement practices to increase logistics performance.
• Develop logistics risks mitigation program.
• Determine and execute proper compliance with customers labeling//loading/ shipping requirements.
• Provide support for sales department by following up on customer transportation related questions or concerns.
• Ad-hoc analysis as required

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel), ERP, EDI, API and Power BI.
• Outstanding organizational skills in both logistics planning and execution.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment with sense of urgency, priority and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze performance, suggest and implement cost reduction initiatives across all logistics area.
• Strong experience working with controlling reports and managing cost centers.

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Work in office environment (stand, sit, type, etc.)
• Assist in warehousing with support of necessary equipment