Division Logistics Manager

Position Summary

Position Summary:

Responsible for the division's transportation department including both domestic and international partners for Parker's manufacturing facilities. Will focus on strategic, tactical and operational plans within a lean enterprise environment concentrating on people, organization, process and informational technology.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:

Position will report to the Division Supply Chain Manager. Will manage personnel in the transportation, and will work closely with the receiving and shipping departments for all manufacturing plants. Interacts with all levels of Division management including operational, procurement, inventory, production control, sales and accounting. Additionally, this position works closely with Corporate Logistics. Key supplier and key customer contact required.

Essential Functions:

Develops and implements the Division's global transportation programs related to procurement, supplier inventory, and distribution of manufactured products. Includes processing of imported goods and export of finished product. Works closely with procurement, scheduling and manufacturing to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods.

Manages all modes of transportation (truck, rail, airplane, sea) to ensure the most cost efficient and customer sensitive methods are utilized following established corporate Logistic programs. Actively participates with Division management to resolve shipping and receiving delays managing cost associated from unpredictable conditions (changing priorities, material shortages, quality difficulties, labor shortages)

Interviews, selects and negotiates all local transportation supplier activity for pricing, strategic timing of material handling, shipping container/packaging, processing of damage claims and international transportation handling.

Position may directly or indirectly manage company outbound warehousing/distribution network logistics or supplier inbound inventory logistics of materials. Works with Division management to determine within single or multi-plant production facilities the most cost-efficient utilization of production resources for on time delivery and minimization overall cost.

Prepares monthly freight reports for Division management for all methods of transportation and fuel surcharges. Works with FAP (freight audit and payment) company to audit payment process, solve disputes, and ensure the organization maintains correct data to make accurate decisions. Prepares annual budgets for all plants and modes of transportation.

Qualifications:

-Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in transportation and logistics.

-4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management required with certification in transportation preferred.

-Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.

-Must have advanced computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing.

-Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.

-Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for all positions, and certain positions may require specific types of legal work authorizations. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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