Global Logistics Manager - Holland, MI (onsite)

Company Overview

 

When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you!

 

HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.

 

Why Haworth? Find out here!

 

Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including:

 

• 4 weeks paid time off and an option to purchase an additional week
• Priority Health Insurance
• Newly renovated on-site gym open 24 hours
• 401k Benefit - If you contribute 6% of your annual salary, Haworth will contribute up to 7%
• Annual bonus programs
• Company provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• 4 hours of paid volunteer time off
• Zero waste to landfill company which provides personal on-site recycling drop-off
   

Job Overview

 

We are currently looking for a Global Logistics Manager to join our team in Holland, MI.

 

As a Global Logistics Manager, you will:

 

Lead a team of Logistics professionals, designs, implements, maintain, and improve Logistics processes and supporting systems to enable flawless freight movement globally on behalf of North America operations.  This position provides cross-functional logistics expertise to major project initiatives, serves as a primary point of contact for inbound/outbound freight (both domestic and international), manages import/export compliance and trade programs, and oversees procurement of Logistics services.

 

Some of the responsibilities include (but not limited to):

 

• Leads team of Logistics professionals. Leads critical thinking, embracing collaboration, and driving continuous self and department improvement.  This role will develop and train next generation of Haworth Supply Chain Leaders.
• Drives development and implementation of logistics processes to provide optimum customer satisfaction at lowest total supply chain cost.
• Provides input into departmental budget development and is accountable for budget adherence. 
• Develops, monitors, and is accountable for department goals and objectives to ensure strategic alignment with Delivery Value Stream goals and objectives.
• Manages compliance and trade agreement programs ensuring Haworth meets necessary regulatory requirements and utilizes programs advantageous to organization.
• Manages communication, relationships, collaboration and support of internal customers ensuring strategic and operational alignment.
• Organizes and leads cross-functional members and activities to ensure logistics projects are completed on plan, on time, and within budget. 
• Engages in procurement activity as it relates to carrier rate/contract negotiation, logistics services and software providers.
• Serves as source for current and relevant knowledge in area of Domestic and International Logistics, and Global Trade compliance.
   

Do you have these required qualifications?

 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.  Continuing education in Supply Chain, Data Engineering, or Finance is preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience in Logistics.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role with responsibility for member development coaching.  In lieu of direct leadership responsibility, significant project work where leadership skills were successfully demonstrated.
   

Do you have these preferred qualifications?

 

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in global transportation and supporting infrastructure preferred.
• Experience in SAP, Manhattan, FourKites, and Thompson Rueters.

Ideally, you have also demonstrated the following:

 

• Demonstrated knowledge of logistics processes and systems.
• Ability to solve complex problems with original and independent thinking; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent data and business analysis skills.
• Excellent PC-based spreadsheet and word processing software skills with demonstrated technical aptitude. 
• Ability to travel overnight away from corporate offices up to 15% of the time.
   

Haworth Values

 

At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers