The Recruiting Pros Hiring for Logistics Team Leader at Atlanta, GA, us Full Time

Job Description

Logistics Team Leader

Location : Austell, GA

Pay : $70k – $75k, plus bonus and generous benefits

Position Type : This is an immediate, full-time, permanent onsite position based in Austell, GA.

Our team at

The Recruiting Pros is conducting a high-priority search for a talented Logistics Team Leader on behalf of a growing wholesaler / distributor of consumer products located in Austell, GA.

This is an exciting time to join the team as the company continues to invest in the people, processes and technology.

In this newly created position you will partner with cross-functional teams in Quality, Planning, Procurement and Manufacturing to proactively identify and resolve quality and service issues relating to logistics operations.

Y ou will m anage the logistics activities including inventory control, transportation, logistics planning and order fulfillment and be accountable for logistics-related savings and productivity KPI’s.

This is an immediate, full-time, permanent position and will require you to work onsite in Austell, GA.

Routine responsibilities will require you to :

• Assist in developing the site logistics budget with a focus on continuously improving year over year performance against metrics.
• Coordinate and manage operational redesign projects to improve performance and meet customer needs.
• Monitor fixed assets and coordinate implementation of approved capital improvement projects in the functional area.
• Monthly compilation and ing of logistics metrics to Leadership team.
• Continuously resolves quality, service & cost issues.
• Support oversight of inventory levels and carrying costs
• Oversee and Manage Bi-Annual Inventory and ing process.
• Manage and execute annual Ocean Transportation RFQ’s and Contracts
• Communicate pertinent logistical challenges and risks to Procurement as it relates to delays in transit time, port congestion or other issues that affect on on-time arrivals of product.
• Manage and Coordinate Government Audits and Yearly Documentation submissions such as CTPAT and FSC.

Required education and experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business or a related field of study.
• 3 to 5 years leading a team in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, or related environment
• Proficiency in NetSuite, Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel and Access
• Experience with Ship Hawk, a strong plus
• Experience with ocean transportation
• Project management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, think critically and work well in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent negotiation skills

If you have the required skills and experience as outlined above, please click APPLY NOW. Once we’ve reviewed your information, you’ll receive a call or email regarding the status of your application.

If you realize you are not a fit for this position and know someone who is, we would certainly appreciate your referral.

Our team at The Recruiting Pros has more than two decades of success in placing GREAT CANDIDATES at GREAT COMPANIES . We service North and South Carolina with expertise in filling permanent placement positions related to manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, and distribution. Learn more about us at

www.TheRecruitingPros.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard trace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other protected category as specified by applicable law or regulation.

Let’s get to work

Requirements

Logistics, Distribution, Warehouse, WMS, Inventory, Inventory Control, Overseas Transportation, NetSuite, Ship Hawk