Logistics Manager

Verbatim Americas seeks an experienced LOGISTICS MANAGER to be in charge of company's distribution, movement and storage of its products. The main duties include reviewing and maintaining budgets; processing shipments; building delivery routes; overseeing shipping and distribution operations; using software to track and prioritize orders; managing important shipping documents; and, collaborating with various departments to optimize processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; and other duties may be assigned:

•     Liaises and negotiates with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
•     Keeps track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
•     Arranges warehouse, plan routes and process shipments.
•     Resolves any arising problems or complaints.
•     Meets cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.
•     Maintains metrics and analyzes data to assess performance and implement improvements.
•     Ensures processes and procedures comply with laws and regulations.
•     Strategically administers, coordinates and manages logistics, warehouse, and transportation.
•     Manages 3PL Distribution including scheduling, expediting, customer returns, transportation, storage and shipping of customer orders.
•     Maintains database for domestic and international customers, which is used to produce Verbatim financial and sales reports.
•     Coordinates the efforts to adjust inventory and production schedules as required.
•     Ensures compliance with GSA and International trade laws.
•     Establishes and recommends approval of departmental budgets and implements the necessary steps to keep expenditures within budgetary limits.
•     Negotiates and maintains transportation contracts and tariffs.
•     Acts as an interface between customers and IT staff to ensure EDI set ups when required.
•     Determines best transportation method to meet customer demands and AOP.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•     Bachelor's degree; or two to six years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•     Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and present to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
•     Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SAP software.
•     Should possess the ability to manage difficult customer situations.
•     Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
•     Must possess sound judgement skills, and excellent attention to detail.
•     It is a busy work environment; therefore, must be able to prioritize work and use time efficiently.
•     Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff.
•     Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Verbatim is a great place to work and offers an excellent benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, long- and short-term disability, PTO, employee assistance plan and more!!