Position Title:Logistics
Manager
Location:Phoenix, AZ
Classification:Full-Time,
Direct-Hire
Work Schedules:Monday
through Friday, 100% on-site
Summary
A growing Japan-headquartered manufacturer of food
products is looking for a Logistics Manager for its expanding Phoenix
operations. Reporting directly to the President, the Logistics Manager oversees
the flow of raw materials and finished goods to support production and customer
demand. They will manage transportation and work closely with production
planning to keep supply chain operations efficient. This high-visibility role
suits a hands-on logistics leader who wants to grow with the company, including
through its upcoming ERP system upgrade. The company offers a competitive
benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance,
employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid
vacation and sick leave, and travel expense reimbursement or a vehicle
allowance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited
to
outbound logistics, transportation providers, and freight costs
Purchasing on receiving, inventory management, and supplier deliveries
practices and inventory accuracy for raw materials and finished goods
Production Planning to keep materials available and production on schedule
Service with shipment scheduling and customer delivery requirements
orders, shipping accuracy, and shipping documentation
warehouse traffic flow, dock schedules, and carrier pickups and deliveries
KPIs and lead cost-saving and process improvement initiatives
with food safety, quality, and transportation requirements
transition to a new ERP system
Qualifications
Required
experience in logistics, supply chain, production planning, or warehouse
management
managing freight carriers, transportation costs, and carrier relationships
of inventory control, receiving, shipping, and FIFO requirements
ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
organizational, and problem-solving skills
fully on-site in Phoenix, AZ
Preferred
manufacturing supply chain operations
BatchMaster and/or Aptean ERP, or with an ERP implementation
food safety and quality standards (FSMA, HACCP, SQF or similar)