Position Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for the strategic management of the scheduling, monitoring and administration of outbound and inbound shipments. The Logistics Manager will be the principal day-to-day contact for the company’s order management team, operations group and customers when logistics expertise and assistance is required to resolve problems, react to emergencies, provides costs analysis and project planning.

Position will report to the Division Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager. Position will interact with team members from operations, procurement, production control, spaneting and sales, customer service, engineering, quality, and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Implements the 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.
• Supervises all modes of transportation (truck, rail, airplane, sea) to ensure the most cost efficient and customer sensitive methods are utilized following established corporate Logistics programs.
• Participates with management to resolve shipping and receiving delays managing cost associated from unpredictable conditions (changing priorities, material shortages, quality difficulties, labor shortages)
• Assists with 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 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.
• Monitor and improve KPIs, as well as manage and support Precision
• Audit provider performance, 3PLs, and warehouses
• Create, maintain, and train team members on processes and procedures by utilizing continuous improvement methodologies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in transportation and logistics
• Bachelors degree in supply chain, 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 – Microsoft Applications, Power BI, and SAP experience preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free WorkplaceIn accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.