Head of Supply Chain Logistics & Distribution Procurement

Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing logistics planning, optimization, and operations in efforts to reduce costs, improve delivery times, and support the inbound and outbound distribution of goods. This role will be responsible for all the steps involved in getting products from suppliers to customers. This role will establish and execute company strategy related to organizing, storing, and monitoring the distribution of goods to ensure product is picked, packed, and shipped in the correct quantities to the appropriate destinations in a timely manner.

Oversee the planning and control the flow of materials, products, services, and related systems information from point of origin to point of delivery

Manage warehouse operations staff in the day-to-day activities of Value Added Services and Warehouse personnel

Maintain high levels of quality and customer service in the resolutions of escalated concerns related to transportation, logistics, distribution, or customer issues

Review and suggest changes to staff as needed to ensure the warehouse department is able to meet company goals and customer KPIs. Provide a cost effective and efficient freight in / out flow system supporting AIT inbound and outbound transportation requirements

Provide an effective warehousing system that delivers a high level of service to both external and internal customers. Identify opportunities within the affected areas and implement new solutions through project management protocols and elimination of constraints.

Maximize efficiencies and ensure process flow with warehouse employees, inbound and outbound operations, and cartage operations. This also includes client customer service on key warehouse accounts

Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements

Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, and transport costs

Provide guidance to warehouse teammates and deliver training on best practices and safe equipment operation

Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture

Must be familiar with domestic, international and cartage freight forwarding warehousing services

• Understand Warehouse Management Systems(WMS) and their capabilities
• Manage a Departmental/Facility Profit and Loss(P&L) Statement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Adhere to company policies, programs, and work rules
• Able to take direction and follow through multi-step project steps/procedures consistently
• In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.