Manager Domestic Logistics at Array Technologies

Job Description

Manager Domestic Logistics

Job Summary

As the Manager Domestic Logistics, we will be looking to you to provide the logistics expertise and due diligence that ensures all of our warehousing operations run smoothly and cost effectively. You will do this by maintaining tightly coordinated warehouse operations at distribution facilities, both domestically and abroad. This position may involve occasional evening and weekend hours.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Create and maintain contact with vendors and customers to ensure timely delivery of goods
• Communicate with freight forwarders and trucking companies to verify shipment status and resolve problems
• Supervise the receiving, storing, testing, and shipping of products or materials
• Train warehouse shipping personnel on required procedures
• Process logistics requests and ensure timely follow-up
• Resolve issues regarding damaged, misdirected, or lost freight
• Track en-route goods and expedite orders when necessary
• Respond to customer/shipper questions and issues regarding storage and distribution services
• Arrange for necessary shipping documentation
• Contact customs officials to effect release of shipments
• Evaluate appropriateness of freight/inventory costs
• Maintain and audit freight cost and documentation
• Generate documents needed to file freight claims
• Provide shipping feedback to improve future transactions
• Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information
• Interact with third party logistics service providers
• Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports or demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods
• Inspect physical conditions of warehouse, vehicles, and equipment
• Order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements
• Direct preparation of all documentation necessary to ensure compliance with audits, claims, etc.
• Oversee 3PL providers to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery and maintenance of inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• 5+ years of experience with high volume trailer load logistics
• 2+ years of experience managing warehouse/distribution center activities
• 1+ years of experience managing third-party (3PL) logistics providers
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics or supply chain
• Experience with ERP and WMS
• End-to-end knowledge of integrated supply chain processes
• Strong customer focus with excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of multi-mode transportation
• Deadline-driven with outstanding organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to evaluate and help qualify vendors
• Experience with ERP and/or WMS – preferably SAP
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and inspire a team
• Ability to work across multiple organizations in a fast paced, smaller company environment
  
  

At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business.

Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.