Granges Americas Inc Looking for Logistics Manager at Huntingdon, TN Full Time

Position: Logistics Manager
Reports To: Production Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Huntingdon, TN
Date: 07/02/20

_ Our Company _
Gränges is a global leader in aluminum engineering, manufacturing and innovation. Our vision is to transform the world through innovative aluminum engineering. We believe in the individual’s contribution to the success of the company. Working at Gränges means being surrounded by proud, skilled and motivated colleagues – in a safe work environment. In North America we specialize in rolled products for the HVAC, container and automotive industry. Visit us at www.granges.com.

Purpose This position is responsible for all the inbound and outbound company transportation activity. The person will lead, develop, implement and coordinate processes that will determine the most productive and efficient mode of service for all shipments.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with appropriate groups to identify optimal freight contract terms and arrangements to maximize profits and minimize liabilities. Develop processes to review options by supplier/ customer (or by the appropriate detail level) and implement profitable opportunities. Analyze and recommend mode optimization opportunities
• Conduct periodic freight lane analysis to prioritize traffic opportunities to include factors such as customer locations, vendor’s locations, carrier capabilities, volumes, product considerations and other issues
• Carrier management. Determine most efficient and economical routing for outbound shipment.

Lead role with carrier negotiations.

• Inbound freight management for raw materials and MRO supply
• Monitor carrier performance on an ongoing basis. Work with the appropriate areas, such as

Finance, Production Management, Customer Service, I.T. and others to develop, implement and report carrier performance measures.

• International freight programs inbound. Develop tactical policies that are communicated to internal users. Implement mechanisms to effectively track/report all international activity costs.
• Exports/ Imports: Develop, implement and monitor process to control shipment costs and minimize liability.
• Develop strong business relationships with carriers, vendors, international custom-house brokers. Key contact with the carrier industry and will have involvement with counterparts at key suppliers and customers.
• Work in a safe and healthy manner, adhering to all safety rules and practices.
• Represent the company’s core values of being committed, action oriented, innovative and accessible.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and or 6 to 10 years of related experience
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as discounts, percentages, and averages to practical situations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects at the same time

Gränges Americas is a Drug Free Workplace

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work well and collaboratively with cross-functional teams at all levels, internally and external stakeholders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Gränges Americas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Gränges Americas is a Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Huntingdon, TN 38344: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: One location