Manager, Traffic & Logistics

Job Summary

The Manager, Traffic & Logistics will report directly to the VP, Distribution and responsible to manage and plan for logistics policies, objectives, and initiatives. This person will support operations in a high-volume environment that involves supervision of resources, formulating shipping plans, and negotiating with carriers for all Markwins Beauty Brands needs. 

The Manager, Traffic & Logistics must possess excellent communication, organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills. It is essential this person has an aptitude to function within deadlines while working both independently and as a part of a team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop operational policies designed to ensure timely product delivery to customers

• Observe delivery deadlines and special customer needs; checks daily progress of orders to be shipped
• Coordinate with large retail customers at a management level ensuring that specific routing and ship dates are met
• Determine the routing method such as LTL, FTL, FedEx or UPS with the consideration of cost effectiveness and on-time shipment
• Manage direct shipment arrangements with international and domestic carriers
• Evaluate carrier performance and propose efficiency suggestions
• Negotiate freight rates with carriers and resolve problems to avoid late shipment and charge backs
• Effectively analyze data and compare options to identify cost-saving opportunities and present options to management to ensure alignment
• Develop operations system to track shipments along the delivery system
• Supervise the loading into containers with proper paperwork such as bill of lading to ensure accuracy
• Plan for manpower requisitions, hire qualified personnel, conducts employee reviews
• Use analysis and reporting to provide direction on implementing resolutions to any supply chain opportunities
• Must have knowledge of and remain current on transportation regulations and safety standards to ensure compliance at all times
• Perform other duties as needed and directed by management

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of progressive distribution and logistics knowledge
• 2-3 years of experience managing transportation operations and personnel

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Possesses a proven track record in freight negotiation
• Proficiency with Outlook; proficiency in Excel is an absolute must have
• History of strong leadership and communication skills
• Prior experience with EDI interface and shipping requirements of national retail chains such as Walmart, CVS, Walgreen, ULTA or other comparable nationwide or worldwide retail outlets
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload within a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines
• Motivated, self-starter, organized, and effective communicator
• Proven capabilities in applying drive and initiative into projects