The Logistics Manager position will provide leadership to develop, support, and implement programs to meet or exceed business objectives by aligning and executing company strategy across the logistics organization. Duties include analyzing and coordinating the distribution and transportation of goods from suppliers all the way through manufacturing facilities and to final destinations, including contract warehouses & 3PL sites.

Location: This is a hybrid opportunity in Orlando, FL. Must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate.

The ideal candidate will have experience in both over the road logistics and rail transportation, but candidates with strong transportation experience in either or other areas will also be considered. The ideal candidate will be self-driven and a highly motivated and inquisitive manager that is comfortable working in a fast paced, rapidly growing operation. This role reports to the Director of Supply Chain.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write, develop, train, and implement departmental SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Support initiatives to develop Internal Controls, Manuals, communications, implementation of programs, audit and reporting.
• Implement programs and system improvements to improve efficiency, drive down overall logistics costs and elevate customer service.
• Develop and implement long term plans to optimize logistics solutions by coordinating efforts within the supply chain organization and other key functional areas such as customer service, operations and finance.
• Manage relationships with carriers, brokers, and logistics partners and regularly evaluate carrier performance and cost management.
• Support RFI and RFP processes for vendor selection. Help develop and maintain the company's strategic portfolio of vendors, rates, and agreements.
• Forecast flow of materials and work with chosen carriers and brokers to make route selections and optimize service.
• Development of scorecards and analytics processes and reporting of KPI's.
• Manage network of 3rd party warehousing, packaging, transload facilities, brokers and logistics vendors to support economical and efficient delivery of finished product to end customers.
• Manage employees under direct supervision, including but not limited to hiring, performance management, coaching and mentoring.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory bodies such as D.o.T., OSHA, EPA, etc.
• Work regularly with Site Level Logistics professionals to plan capacity, manage logistics vendors, and optimize shipping and receiving processes and warehouse flows.
• Coordinate with Project Management professionals to guide facility buildouts for logistics functions.
• Monitor material handling equipment needs and manage national vendor relationships, driving for best cost, performance and service level.

Skills and Knowledge

• BS or BA required with a preference for Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Logistics and Transportation operations.
• Experience in chemicals or polymer production manufacturing or distribution/logistics preferred.
• Experience with enterprise level rail and truck Transportation Manage Systems a plus.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral combined with a strong Customer focus.
• Strong collaborative partner to internal and external parties
• Preference for supply chain management, business or operations management, international business, or industrial distribution experience.
• Proficiency in an ERP system preferred.
• Experience in import-export documentation, including HTS (Harmonized Tariff Codes) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) is required
• Related industry and/or process management certifications from APICS, PMI, ASQ, and/or CSCMP are highly desirable.
• Evolving scope may grow into international logistics, trade, and compliance.