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Job Description
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Logistics Manager manages all inbound and outbound freight for North America. This includes leading and engaging employees on these teams to safely plan move and ship raw materials and finished goods on schedule while driving continuous improvement in Safety Customer Service Efficiency Throughput and Engagement.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As a member of the Warehousing Logistics & Distribution Leadership Team participate in developing and executing supply strategy and goals for the VDF family of companies.
- Manage the dry and frozen logistics teams.
- Responsible for carrier identification selection negotiation and management.
- Establish goals objectives and strategies covering all phases of North American logistics to contribute to an efficient functional operational and profitable supply chain. Lead team to meet performance goals regularly communicating expectations for performance.
- Support team with transportation challenges including prioritization of conflicting needs and followthrough of activities and projects to successful completion often with deadline pressure.
- Work with Director of Warehousing Logistics & Distribution to develop operating budget and forecast with financial analyst support. Lead team to meet or exceed budgeted financial goals and to optimize supply chain performance and competitiveness.
- Active participant in companys shipping schedules and intercompany movement advocating for the best solution for both customer and Van Drunen Farms.
- Develop strategies and improve the performance of current operations through the advancement of materials techniques and processes (e.g. logistics broker ways of working). Work with financial analysts to integrate a culture of continuous improvement.
- Create an inviting environment for customers and act as customer service advocate.
- Backup for Ambient and Frozen Warehouse Managers.
- Establish a positive working environment fostering a culture of growth and development.
- Create inspire and maintain an environment for a safe and healthy workforce. Ensure compliance with all local state and federal OSHA rules and regulations and VDF policies and set expectations for continuous improvement.
- Conducts duties in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB EXPERIENCE:
- 7 years experience in warehousing distribution logistics management or supply chain operations roles including freight management
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Must identify and align with company Mission Statement: To honor God in all we do; Help people develop; Strive for excellence; Serve our customers with world class products; and Grow profitably.
- Demonstrates strategic thinking and excellence in . Relentless about leading to continuously improve all aspects of supply chain operations.
- Proven success in leading supply chain operations.
- Established proficiency in financial distribution/logistics safety and quality leadership and metrics.
- Critical thinker with an ability to analyze complex decisions quantitatively and qualitatively.
- Good working knowledge of transportation equipment systems and controls.
- Strong leadership skills demonstrated by excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to the success and wellbeing of employees. Polished and professional image.
- Willing and able to lead in emergency situations consistent with internal and 3PL operations.
- A Proficiency in the MS Office Suite
- ERP experience
EDUCATION:
- Associate or bachelors Degree for Supply Chain or similar degree preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Working environment could vary from 0 degrees to ambient
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies commitment to excellence is in everything we do!As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the worlds best companies we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a familyfriendly valuesdriven company youll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!
We are committed to fostering cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences life experiences knowledge creativity innovation unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our Companys achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process please contact us at .
Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes CVs and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a positionspecific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
