Logistics Team Leader

Logistics Team Leader KBX Logistics is looking for a Logistics Team Leader to join our team in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The successful candidate will have the ability to lead people and work, have experience in transportation operations, knowledge of the transportation industry, and have a good understanding of laws and regulations within the industry. Responsibilities Supervise and guide a group comprising of logistics planners by cultivating connections that promote a collaborative atmosphere within the group and across other functional units. Coach, mentor, motivate and develop talent to handle transportation planning efficiently and effectively for outbound operations and dedicated fleet solutions. Hold team accountable to daily transportation plans that best support business requirements; this includes meeting needs of facilities and establishing carrier metrics, i.e., carrier on time service %, load by time, key drivers, etc. Execute on strategic projects within the business. Work with all appropriate parties on problem resolution. Monitor service and take corrective action to minimize or avoid failures. Partner with cross-functional groups to identify process gaps, facilitate problem-solving, and create or update standard operating procedures (SOPs). Establish metrics and KPIs through organized approaches to meet key cost and service metrics and work with teammates to set goals. Develop and maintain relationships with our customers and carrier base. Qualifications Experience working in the Transportation/Logistics industry Experience developing and maintaining relationships with customers and/or carriers Experience using Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint Experience dispatching or planning freight loads Experience creating team metrics and individual KPIs Experience managing or supervising individuals Experience with transportation management information systems #J-18808-Ljbffr