Logistics Manager
Company: Rebuilders Automotive Supply
Location: Coventry
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) is a privately held, family
owned, environmentally friendly and service-conscious company
serving the automotive aftermarket industry for over 50 years. The
RAS team supports three strategic business units: Cores, Catalytic
Converters (CAT) and Recall with locations in Coventry, RI and
Tampa, Fl. We proudly boast being green since 1972. As an integral
part of the Operations team, the Logistics Manager will provide
hands - on leadership to the freight function. In this role you
will take ownership in managing all freight and logistics tasks,
deliverables, budget, and metrics by aligning our systems and
internal resources to facilitate the needs of all stakeholders. RAS
is an aggregator of used automotive parts, generating over 17,000
shipments annually and growing. This position works closely with
our buying groups and warehouse as one team to enhance overall
supplier and customer satisfaction while ensuring a high level of
service. To be successful in the role you must have strong
managerial skills with both people and function. High level of
adaptability and orientation toward vendor management, customer
service, staff development, cost controls, process improvement, and
internal controls. Tasks include:
- Manage daily logistics operations of parcel, LTL, TL,
international inbound/outbound, and rail shipments
- Manage and develop department staff to ensure a cohesive team
focused on delivering a high level of service
- Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, local, and
international hazardous material/waste transportation regulations
for all applicable modes of transport
- Utilize data & reports to establish trends, gain an
understanding of the baselines and develop recommendations
- Support business lines with shipping cost quotes and project
buildout
- Support supplier relations by ensuring company mandated levels
of carrier service performance
- Manage operational relationships with vendors - including
service performance as purchased
- Manage costs within area of responsibility and participate in
the budget planning process
- Negotiate contracts and rates, when appropriate, for related
charges, fees, and pricing
- Develop negotiating strategies considering the cost of
alternate logistics, carrier profitability estimates, and market
competitive impacts
- Assess and implement process efficiencies and controls In
addition to the requirements below, a successful candidate will be
adaptable and flexible to work through issues, thrive in a hands-
on team environment and fully engage in owning the freight
function.
- Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in a business-related
field, preferred
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a freight or logistics
management role directly supporting reverse and multi-channel
logistics
- Experience in staff management, including coaching and
development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong
interpersonal skills are required to negotiate and direct carrier
and 3PL relationships and support SBUs in a timely and professional
manner
- Strong system skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, PP),
Freight Mgt packages, and BI reporting tools
- Comfortable working in a warehouse environmentOur most
successful employees possess the following core competencies:
Forward Thinking * Analytical Skills * Team Development * Attention
to Detail * Decision MakingAdaptability * Accountability * Sense of
Urgency * Organization and Prioritization * Service Focused RAS
offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- FSA and HRA (Health Reimbursement Account)
- Company - paid Life and AD+D
- Voluntary supplemental insurance (Life, AD+D, LTD, and Critical
Illness)
- PTO and Paid Holiday's
- 401k w/match
- Tuition Reimbursement Must be able to pass post-offer
background screeningPI201818279
Keywords: Rebuilders Automotive Supply, Warwick , Logistics Manager, Executive , Coventry, Rhode Island
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