Responsibilities include: 
• Develops, implements and monitors all logistics management activities required for the timely and efficient transportation and distribution of products to ship to locations. 
• Coordinates and proactively communicates with internal and external logistics contacts, cross-company functional contacts as well as suppliers/vendors as needed to ensure a consistent and efficient flow of goods and services. 
• Create transportation capacity strategy and develop contingency plans to cost-effectively support varying levels of company sales. 
• Work with National Materials & Logistics departments to identify opportunities to reduce both inbound and outbound freight cost 
• Manage loading dock group to ensure the accurate loading of goods according to approved loading practices to prevent freight damage during transit and ensuring safe truck operation. 
• Ensures appropriate and cost-effective, efficient plans for shipments of incoming and outgoing products/supplies, ensuring timely, efficiently, high-quality delivery. 
• Ensure that all raw materials are forecast, planned and ordered to ensure 100% demand fulfillment in alignment with Corporate Sourcing strategy. 
• Oversee the creation of the plant production schedule for all raw materials and finished goods, to include major promotions, current orders and forecast volumes; including data analysis to support this process. 
• Source materials from local suppliers where national contracts do not exist. 
• Order all raw materials in a cost effective manner consistent with a make to order production environment 
• Manage all activities related to plant scheduling and outbound freight planning 
• Manage build out of raw materials to prevent obsolescence due to line change 

Job Requirements:
In order to qualify for this role you must: 
• Must have Transportation and Materials management experience 
• Must have strong production planning and communication skills. 
• Should be familiar with specifications, drawings, and bills of materials. 
• Must be proficient with MS Office software , especially in Excel 
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Must have strong math and analytical skills. 
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in a project-oriented environment 
• Task oriented with strong organizational skills and time management skills 
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills 
• Expert ability to influence and effectively communicate with individuals/groups from varied backgrounds and skill levels 
• Proven Leadership Experience 
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience