Hillsborough Business Association

Competitive Salary & excellent benefits package 

•    Responsible for directing and managing the logistics function to meet customer requirements and profitability goals, while leading a culture of continuous improvement. 
•    Manage and provide daily guidance to 3PL provider.  Monitor and provide feedback to 3PL regarding metrics and cost targets. 
•    Develop, implement and sustain processes to reduce costs and improve customer service.  Develop and communicate metrics to support these efforts. 
•    Identify optimization opportunities within Logistics and the Warehouse at the factory and execute improvement
•    Develop and implement efficient and effective facility processes, policies and procedures. 
•    Adhere to company policies and the ability to create and implement policies with regarding to Air Freight, expedite fees, and other freight expenditures. 
•    Ensure that logistics and warehousing functions are performed in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner consistent with established corporate and customer requirements. 
•    Assure a positive work environment by focusing on morale, associate relations, and administering discipline in a consistent manner. 
•    Plan and manage Logistics/Freight spend.  Responsible for transportation analysis and savings/cost opportunity analysis and the implementation and management of cost analysis measures. 
•    Provide guidance and assure compliance with Department of Transportation, Freight Classification, Harmonization Coding, Country of Origin, NAFTA Certificates of Origin, and C-TPAT management and compliance.
•    Working Capital Management (Inventory) - Work towards optimizing inventory levels in the manufacturing warehouse to provide highest quality service with the lowest value of inventory in conjunction with internal stakeholders.
•    Reports and KPIs - Publish monthly report for International Manufacturing and measure KPIs on Freight, Planning & Logistics
•    Maintain and Develop warehouse improvement plans that are in line with business goals and safety requirements. 

Qualifications

•    5-7 years experience managing logistics in a comparable environment. 
•    Experience with LTL, FTL, Air, small package and/or Ocean transportation 
•    Experience with air-freight and critical delivery situations a plus
•    In-depth knowledge of business, logistics, transportation and warehousing operations
•    Strong negotiation skills 
•    Advanced PC computer proficiency:  Distribution Management Software, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc. 
•    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and generate results in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills. 
•    Written and oral communication skills; presentation and training skills. 
•    In-depth interpersonal skills:  demonstrated ability to relate to different cultures, language, and people, resolve problems and conflicts and demonstrate trust and integrity. 
•    Demonstrated team and individual leadership skills:  decision-making, analytical, customer service and organization skills. 
•    Knowledge of logistics related environmental and safety regulations and practices.