General information

Location

Anniston  

Reference

2024-12000  

Position description

Job title

Logistics Manager

Contract type

Full-time

About us

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are progressive and aggressive in our pursuit of excellence. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Logistics Manager coordinates the receiving, storage, and distribution of all finished products manufactured at or received by the AN facilities. The position is responsible for the proper, safe, and secure location of products in the warehouse. The position is also responsible for on-time shipments, safety, housekeeping, and quality in the areas of responsibility. The position oversees daily operational activities related to logistics, including international and domestic shipments and manages the methods for tracking all domestic, import and export orders shipped and ordered. The position is responsible for all internal and third party logistics (3PL) and transportation activities for North America including product movement between locations, outbound shipments to U.S. domestic markets and international locations. The position also drives continuous improvement in carrier performance, including carriers managed by 3PLs. Ensures that all shipments offered for carriage comply with state, federal and international regulations. Reports to the Director of Supply Chain Management.

Requirements

• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to make thoughtful time management decisions independently.
• Ability to prioritize work, resolve issues, meet deadlines, and seek feedback from management. Discern between urgent and non-urgent issues and act accordingly to solve them.
• Expertise in collecting, analyzing and managing quantitative data and creating meaningful reports to lead business improvement and cost reductions
• Experience in root cause analysis and uncovering core issues using data, then assisting in improving processes
• Experience in working with data providers and IT to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated and timely
• Strong attention to detail
• Near perfect attendance record
• Must have strong leadership skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work and interact with associates/departments throughout the organization

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (must be very strong in Excel knowledge)
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Management or related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years in a fast paced shipping department, preferably in a manufacturing setting

What we offer

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• Highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability insurance
• Supplemental life, critical illness, and accident plans for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including vacation and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global KronoAcademy and our local KronoAcademy USA facilities

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY
• A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.