(USA) Logistics Manager - Air

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Establish work procedures and standards that allow MEC to compete at the highest level of the logistics service providers in the U.S.
• Develops and maintains operational plans to include all business requirements. This includes objectives, targets, labor hours, KPIs, action plans, and budgets consistent with goals set by management.
• Meet financial objectives for the facility.
• Thorough experience on WMS; utilizing full functionality including RF.
• Knowledge of WMS to drive efficiency.
• TMS experience to include management of inbound and outbound loads, transload operations, and KPI management.
• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinates activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum productivity and utilization of human resources, IT, and equipment.
• Reviews productivity and operating reports.
• Directs the resolution of operational and customer service problems to ensure minimum costs and the prevention of operational delays.
• Management of staff, including performance, recruiting, onboarding, training & development, and employee-relations.
• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
• Maintain a clean and organized facility that is “tour ready" at all times.
• Work closely with customers to develop the business opportunities and relationships.
• Monitor and analyze the financial performance of the logistics and distribution business.
• Establish rules and guidelines for MEC, U.S.’s logistics activities.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with service providers for drayage into the warehouse, recoveries from airport, distribution via LTL, forklift leases, temp agencies, to name a few.
• Ensure compliance with rules and laws relating to U.S. warehousing and distribution regulations (CTPAT, OSHA, etc.).
• Ensure safety standards in MEC’s logistics facilities.
• Submit timely management reports.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in logistics, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in warehouse management and operations.
• Excellent organization, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work effectively in a multitasking environment and work constructively under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, delegate to appropriate staff, and meet specific goals and deadlines.
• Candidate must be self-motivated, customer-service oriented, and eager to ensure the success of the team.
• Ability to function independently, with minimal supervision.