Logistics Manager (MA25134)

Job # MA25134

Job Title Logistics Manager

Office Location Houston, TX preferred

Business Function/DepartmentFinance / Logistics and Procurement

Sales Territory, if applicable

General Role Description

Develop, implement, and manage the company's global logistics program to ensure efficient and cost-effective movement of goods

Role Accountabilities

- Build and lead a team of committed and capable employees to ensure logistics requirements are met

- Lead the development and execution of logistics activities that align with the company's Mid-Range Plan (MRP) for the Company's logistics program

- Define and set performance targets to improve logistics efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality.

- Develop and manage strategic carrier and 3PL relationships, managing partnerships that support the Company's service and cost objectives

- Lead contract negotiation processes with logistics vendors, ensuring agreements that prioritize competitive rates, high service standards, and scalability.

- Develop and manage activities for freight consolidation, route optimization, and mode selection to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.

- Continuously evaluate logistics spend against budget forecasts, identifying and implementing opportunities for operational savings.

- Develop, implement, and manage KPIs for logistics, focusing on metrics such as on-time delivery, cost per shipment, and service quality.

- Lead regular analysis and reporting of logistics performance, providing insights and recommendations to senior management and supporting data-driven decision-making.

- Develop and manage logistics compliance programs to meet safety, regulatory, and company-specific standards in logistics, including DOT requirements and hazardous material handling.

- Develop and manage risk management practices to anticipate and mitigate logistics disruptions, ensuring continuity and safety in operations.

- Align logistics with broader supply chain and procurement objectives through collaboration with BUs and Logistics and Procurement teams

- Identify and recommend process improvements to Logistics and Procurement teams and business units

- Manage 3rd party warehouse providers to ensure performance aligns with -the Company's operational goals

General Employee Accountabilities

- Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager

- Give manager best advice

- Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified

- Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager

- Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment

- Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws

- Recommend viable improvements proactively

- Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Manager Accountabilities

- Build and lead a team of committed and capable employees

- Plan for, appropriately assign, resource, and integrate the work of the team

- Lead, expect, and implement continuous improvement

- Own the output of the team

- Ensure team members fulfill functional and general employee accountabilities

- Exercise effective managerial leadership to include

- Two-way managerial team working

- Fair and just treatment of direct reports

- Context setting

- Planning

- Task assignment

- Ongoing performance management

- Coaching

- Selection and orientation

- De-selection and dismissal

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent experience via education and/or work experience

- 5 years of experience in logistics management, logistics, or supply chain operations

- Demonstrated experience leading teams to achieve business goals

- Demonstrated knowledge of logistics regulations, including DOT and international shipping compliance

- Proven experience in vendor negotiation, contract management, and cost optimization

- Proficiency in logistics management systems (TMS) and ERP software

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

- Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts

- Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills

- Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility

- Proficiency in MS Office Products, Oracle ERP or similar, any transportation management systems, such as Oracle OTM or TMS First

- Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, up to 15%, often with limited notice

Preferred Qualifications

- Masters Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

- 3 years of experience with production and project-based material shipments or large-scale logistics projects

- 7 years of experience in logistics management, logistics, or supply chain operations

- Experience with international shipping, customs compliance, and hazardous materials handling

Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website: https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.

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