Logistics Manager
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Be Part of Our Next Chapter
For over almost 60 years our solutions have enabled impactful connections between some of the worlds leading brands and their customers. And while weve already done a lot of work were proud of were just getting started!
Coates Group has the values of a family-owned business and the innovative spirit of a start-up both which fuel our purpose Creating Connections. Empowering Partnerships. Always Evolving. Through hard work dedication and creativity weve become industry leaders who have won awards and set records while remaining focused on continual growth and evolution. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.
We are curious charismatic authentic and we value and leverage the diversity of our crew. We are imaginers kindness enthusiasts experts creators thinkers challengers collaborators and over-achievers. And together as a Crew we are revolutionizing the way the worlds leading brands leverage technology to drive the best customer experiences.
The Logistics Manager leads a small team to ensure the efficient execution of transportation warehousing and 3PL operations across NAM. The role is responsible for coordinating with 3PLs and carriers to deliver high service levels while ensuring cost efficiency compliance and operational reliability. It also drives KPI performance tracking continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration to optimize end-to-end supply chain performance.
Accountabilities:
Team Leadership & Execution: Lead and develop a team of 3 direct reports setting clear priorities managing daily operations and ensuring consistent execution across logistics activities.
Logistics Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day transportation warehousing and reverse logistics activities across NAM ensuring timely movement of goods and efficient inbound/outbound flows.
3PL & Carrier Coordination: Manage relationships with 3PLs carriers and vendors to ensure service levels on-time performance and operational reliability.
KPI Tracking & Reporting: Monitor key logistics KPIs (on-time delivery turnaround time costs) and provide regular performance updates to the NAM Senior Manager.
Operational Efficiency: Support and implement process improvements across transportation warehousing and returns to enhance efficiency and control costs.
Compliance & Cross-Functional Support: Ensure adherence to safety regulatory and environmental standards while collaborating with planning procurement and quality teams to resolve operational issues.
Capabilities:
Analytical leadership self-starter ability to work independently and ability to influence others.
Both strategic (having a network view) and tactical (day to day execution) in approach.
Expertise in transportation sourcing procurement and contract management.
Experience managing third party transportation providers.
Collaborative mature and motivating leadership with a natural drive for results within a complex supply chain model.
Analytical and strategic planning skills. Ability to work in a fast paced innovative operating environment. Ability to simplify complexity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer proficiency with all Microsoft applications.
Qualifications:
An analytical and strategic approach to planning and problem solving using a variety of applications/software
3 - 7 years experience in alogistic role that employs the use of 3PL warehouses
Strong influential and interpersonal skills a key focus on patience and meeting the expectation of multiple stakeholders every day
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Must be highly computer literate with advanced skills in Microsoft suite particularly Excel
Must be a self-starter highly self-motivated able to work pro-actively unsupervised and on own initiative
Extensive knowledge of Logistics & Transport providers across the North American region
Proven experience at reporting on logistical outcomes creation and management of KPIs both internally and with external 3PL warehouses.
Must be a flexible all-rounder capable of leading exceptionally from a warehouse floor to a national daily operations program.
Own relationship with 3rdparty carriers and 3PLs and be a subject matter expert on flow of products and drive end to end efficiencies.
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About Coates
We are industry leaders who have won awards and set records. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and we successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.
We are led by a forward-thinking CEO who has demonstrated a true passion for people and making Coates a place where people genuinely enjoy working. Our growth plans enable a focus on providing rapid career advancement opportunities for our talent.
Together we are creators allowing us to make our purpose a reality to create immersive brand experiences for everyone.
Join a Crew that Cares
Be part of a global team of talented ambitious creative people that value integrity individuality and inclusivity. (Ask us about our Equality Empowerment Initiatives).
The benefits include an annual market competitive bonus program and our Thrive Program which includes a suite of flexible work options because were strong believers that you should never miss an important life or work moment. Thrive also provides dedicated time to prioritize our health and wellbeing (think virtual Yoga or meditation sessions) a Global Wellness paid day off to recharge as well as a Give Back Day to allow our Crew an opportunity to make an impact in the community.
Be inspired To Be More
We skip the red tape and aim to always stay nimble. Were proud of where weve been and are energized by where were going. We encourage ideas and perspectives because we know the more we have the better we are. We work hard but have fun along the way. We push the boundaries but keep it real and authentic. We believe in the values that got us here are the ones that will continue to lead us forward. We are excited by what weve accomplished but know the best is yet to come.
Coates Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed national or ethnic origin gender religion disability age political affiliation or belief disabled veteran veteran of the Vietnam Era or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).
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We take this matter very seriously. Coates has reported these incidents to law enforcement and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. We are committed to protecting the integrity of our recruitment process and the privacy of our applicants.
Please be advised of the following:
- Wedo not contact employment candidates via email to solicit personal or financial information
- All applications for employment must be submitted through our official website directly through our LinkedIn profile:Coates Group
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If you receive any suspicious communications purporting to be from Coates we urge you not to respond do not click any links and do not provide any personal safety and trust are of the utmost importance to us. Thank you for your vigilance.
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