
Mgr, Logistics
- Duncanville, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee and guide Scheduling Team members in daily production scheduling utilizing analytical and systematic tools such as Oracle EBS, OTM platforms, excel, Power BI, Splash BI etc.
- Work directly with production teams to smooth out schedule and release orders into production.
- Plan transportation routing utilizing carrier network and Routing Guide to set customer locations based on geographic efficiencies.
- Liaise with customer care and sales teams to ensure all orders and any additional values are scheduled and shipped to customer expectations.
- Develop and conduct training plans for Orientation/onboarding, routine SOP updates, and continuous improvement processes.
- Control expenditures while maximizing available resources through the use of financial reporting tools and analytics.
- Track shipments and key performance metrics such as Production, OTIF, Damage, Claims, and Carrier Performance/Usage.
- Analyze errors and leverage systems to identify root causes on failures related to key metrics.
- Participates in and completes other projects and responsibilities as requested by HQ and Plant leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
- Progressive management experience in the areas of operations, supply chain, logistics, system development, and customer service.
- Conceptual and creative thinker with excellent communication skills.
- Recognized team builder with a talent to inspire optimum performance from others.
- The ability to meet daily deadlines imposed by Logistics and Operations teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft office and Excel.
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt Certification or comparable problem-solving certification.
- Experience working in the manufacturing industry and production plant environment.
- 3-5 years of traffic and scheduling administrative related experience.
- Previous systems experience utilizing: Transportation Management Systems, Routing Software, Track and Trace visibility platforms.
- Proficiency in data analysis and business acumen.
- Ability to develop and articulate report-outs to larger leadership groups utilizing Powerpoint, Excel, Power Bi, and other analytical tools.
- High proficiency in problem solving and root cause analysis utilizing RCCM practices and procedures.
- Proven experience working directly with carrier providers and third-party logistics consulting firms.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and direct management of 5+ team members driving proven change and improvement.