Logistics Manager - Kansas City - Ace Hardware Corporation

About this role

The Logistics Manager will manage logistics personnel training and development, logistics systems and the overall activities of the traffic department including all outbound shipments to retailers as well as managing backhaul opportunities.  Responsible for the overall financial success of the traffic department.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, support and encourage Ace Values:  Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork
• Responsible for planning, implementing and controlling products, goods and services to meet the needs of Ace retailers.
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer service issues
• Responsible for the maintenance of reports, process documentation, customer service logs, and training & safety records
• Direct outbound traffic operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management
• Responsible for succession planning/development of staff
• Maintain a positive business relationship by supporting Retail Operations, including Project Management and District Managers as it relates to retailer relations & store needs.  Also, be present at store visits and retailers meeting as needed
• Responsible for meeting and/or exceeding all financial goals for the department.  Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers (to include annual budget planning)
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state and Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) rules and regulations and driver safety
• Maintain positive driver and staff employee relations
• Manage and oversee private fleet of tractors and trailers executing deliveries out of the Retail Support Center and ensure preventative maintenance schedules are followed
• Responsible for the safety of the department and security of people and resources, accident investigators and loss prevention
• Responsible for executing Logistics Revolution & Supplemental Order Stream by overseeing optimal route structure and implementation, routing systems, demand planning, and overall logistics support
• Serve as the focal point for the administration and oversight of the logistics process as well as tactical interactions with supplies.  This will include benchmarking, negotiating and managing third party vendor contracts and service levels
• Serve as traffic liaison with other departments within the RSC.  Networking with other departments to understand flow & demand of warehouse, supporting HR with recruiting, retention and payroll

Compensation Details:

$98400 - $123000

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Semi-Monthly Pay
• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
• 18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to9 paid holidaysdepending on the month of hire
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 9.6% of total eligible compensation
• Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.
• Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation.
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Identity theft protection

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.

Want to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts:

Create Job Alert

We want to hear from you!
When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.