Manage daily logistics operations, inbound and outbound transportation, freight budgets, cost controls, compliance, inventory movement, and logistics performance metrics. Lead relationships with freight forwarders, 3PL providers, suppliers, and internal teams. Drive continuous improvement, risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and team development while supporting customer delivery requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage daily logistics operations to support customer delivery requirements and operational continuity.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation activities to ensure service, cost, and delivery objectives are achieved.
- Develop and monitor logistics budgets, freight spending, and operational cost controls.
- Analyze logistics KPIs and operational performance metrics to drive continuous improvement activities.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with freight forwarders, 3PL providers, suppliers, and logistics partners.
- Ensure compliance with domestic and international shipping regulations, transportation requirements, and company policies.
- Support inventory movement coordination and logistics planning activities across functional teams.
- Partner with internal departments including Sales, Procurement, Warehouse Operations, and Inventory Control to support business objectives.
- Lead, coach, and develop logistics team members to support organizational effectiveness and succession planning.
- Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions to improve logistics performance and efficiency
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field
- 8+ years of related experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, or related operational experience
- Knowledge of logistics operations, transportation management, and supply chain processes.
- Understanding of freight operations, logistics cost management, and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional coordination and operational improvement initiatives.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
- Proficiency with logistics systems, operational reporting, and data analysis tools.
Benefits Summary:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- 401K with 4% Company Match
- Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
- FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
- Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
- Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
Annual Salary: $142,000 - $178,000
DENSO Long Beach, California, USA Office
3900 Via Oro Ave, Long Beach, California, 90810-1868, United States, Long Beach, United States, 90810-1868
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