Logistics Manager - General Fasteners Company

Logistics Manager

Reports To: Senior Logistics Manager

With over 100,000 SKUs, General Fasteners Company (GFC) is a full-service distributor for a wide range of Fastener and Assembly Components in over 40 product categories. We excel at providing great products, superior client service, customized Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, product testing, and engineering solutions for our valued clients. More than half of the items we supply are specifically engineered for our clients' unique applications, and many are non-fastener items such as stampings, molded plastics and composites, mechanical assemblies, kits of various configurations, fittings, private labeled products, and many more. We work with over 800 suppliers from around the globe to offer clients a one-stop shop for all their assembly component needs.

General Fasteners aligns itself with supply chain partners that consistently provide superior quality, service, and price. It is through collaboration with these partners that GFC can create a supply chain that offers flexibility and visibility.

At GFC, we are seeking a Logistics Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day logistics operations supporting the organization's logistics objectives. This is a key role on the Logistics team as you will drive performance and improvements in quality, cost, and delivery while managing the logistics network on a regional, continental, and global level.

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Field all inquiries for inbound and outbound shipments and coordinating with suppliers and transportation providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of shipments.
• Coordinates expedite/special shipping arrangements as necessary
• Track and correct shipping errors, updating TMS
• Ensures that the quality of all services provided meets the required standards
• Track critical metrics and provide consistent reporting to key stakeholders across the company for both completed and future shipments
• Support the Accounts Payable team with accurate payment of billing and auditing of logistics costs, as well as correct routing of charges to the appropriate internal business units
• File and maintain all shipping documentation.
• Maintain departmental reports, metrics, and records.
• Daily coordination with the Senior Logistics Manager and support of department objectives
• This position will perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE POSITION:

• Must have in-depth knowledge of the transportation industry and strong working knowledge of all transportation modes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle pressure handling simultaneous, possibly conflicting situations
• Must be dedicated to meeting the requirements and expectations of both internal and external customers
• Strong internal and external communication, and customer service skills
• Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be comfortable making decisions, and having confidence in those decisions
• Strong Experience in TMS use and management
• Role may be entirely remote, and internet based requiring strong PC skills:
  • Moderate to strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
    • Word, Excel, Power Point
  • Email & Internet Use
    • Microsoft Outlook
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to drive change, build trust, instill confidence, engage, and inspire others, work collaboratively, and influence professional relationships throughout the organization.
• Ability to work across departments
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours, when necessary
• Supervisory skills are a plus to manage and coordinate performance review decisions, as well as mentor and supervise development of staff
• Experience with ERP systems preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations
• Demonstrated experience implementing & using logistics software
• Local to the Livonia, MI area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain or Logistics is preferred, although progressive related work experience will be considered.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This has no direct hires but may occasionally be asked to act in a supervisory capacity if the Sr. Logistics Manager is unavailable.

TRAVEL:

• Occasional travel is expected for this position (0-10%).

WHY JOIN GENERAL FASTENERS?

• Stable, privately owned company with more than 65 years as a full-service distributor of Fasteners and Assembly Components
• Opportunity for professional growth within the company
• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Generous benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company match, Life, Disability, FSA, EAP, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Discount, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Program, and more!
• Visit our website to learn more about GFC! (www.genfast.com)

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

General Fasteners Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected vetera