Transportation and Logistics Manager

Minimum (Required) Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or supply chain function desired
• Freight Forwarder experience desired
• International inbound and outbound shipment experience desired
• Global trade experience desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good problem-solving skills to quickly think of alternatives and temporary solutions due to unexpected delays.
• Must be well organized
• Must manage time well
• Must have good critical thinking skills to analyze information and determine best possible outcome
• Previous experience in lean manufacturing is desirable
• Must be focused on relationships with outside resources such as trucking companies, suppliers, and customers
• Must support mission and purpose of the company and be committed to professional and personal growth
• Good customer care ability
• Ability to work as part of a team and interface with other departments.
• Good analytical skills to plan ahead based on past information to assess patterns in transportation schedules and predict delays.
• Ability to prioritize in the face of multiple tasks
• Ability to be proactive when dealing with customer complaints or requests
• Professional certification desired

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice