Logistics Manager

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Industry: Food Service Distribution

Duration: Direct Hire

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Location: Honolulu, HI

Parking: Not Provided

Pay Rate: $80,000/year, Based on experience

This well-established local company, pride themselves in being the ‘Distributor of Choice’ and recipients of “Innovative Business Performer of the Year Award”. Upon hire they offer medical, dental, life insurance, and 401k –matching, and overtime opportunities.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the cost-effective transit of inbound shipments from the manufacturer’s door to organizational facilities in Hawaii.

Description:

• Oversees and manages consolidation program on the West Coast.

• Evaluates and recommends the best tariffs available to move containers from the West Coast to Hawaii.

• Reviews and analyzes vendor agreements for FOB pricing and customer pickup (CPU) allowance.

• Assists Buyers in bracket pricing and load consolidation through logistical contacts.

• Record and analyze the product movements by vendor and destination. Determines ability to convert shipments to CPU and effectively shelter freight income.

• Supervise the inbound truckload shipments from the manufacturer to the West Coast for the best possible service and most reasonable rates.

• Consolidates less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments from several suppliers for truckload weights at truckload pricing.

• Schedule inter-modal moves where advantageous.

• Be familiar with the ocean carriers, truck, air, inter-modal and local trucking company’s operators serving the distribution center under the Logistic Manager’s control.

• Negotiate rates and service commitments with various carriers to assure the best possible service at the most reasonable rates. Qualify the carriers according to prescribed guidelines.

• Supervise claims preparation as required, submit necessary paperwork to carrier/vendor within required timelines and monitor claims for response. Notify AP of credits and debits.

• Evaluation of carriers in terms of service, rates, claims, and responsiveness to the company’s needs and requests.

• Collaborate with the buyers in their efforts to lower days of inventory on hand, thereby gaining greater inventory turns.

• Performs similar and related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Uses the Company’s Mission/Vision Statements and Core Values as their guiding principles.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; counseling employees, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Direct reports for this position include: Logistics Assistant, Logistics Coordinator.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration, or related field and/or

• Three-year experience in Logistics or relevant field such as Ocean Freight, Freight consolidation, or Supply Chain.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay

• Medical/Vision/Dental

• 401(k) with Company Matching

• Life insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Advancement Opportunities

• Flexible On-Demand Pay

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All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of background and reference checks. In addition, the following health screens are required:

• Must show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. If partially vaccinated, or approved for a vaccine exemption, employees must comply by submitting weekly negative test results from an approved COVID-19 test (PCR or NAAT).

Interested Applicants: Please visit us online at www.staffingsolutionsofhawaii.com to view additional positions. Applications will only be reviewed for applicants currently living in the state of Hawaii and who are available for an interview with Staffing Solutions. #SSOH

Why work with Staffing Solutions of Hawaii:

• We are a local, award winning, and growing privately owned agency in business for 25 years

• Employees enjoy competitive pay, stimulating careers, and excellent growth opportunities!

• We have over 120 job positions including full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities inclusive with medical benefits options

• We partner with 100+ organizations in Hawaii, such as Kaiser Permanente, Bank of Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines, Hilton Grand Vacations, KHON 2 News and many more!

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, including females, minorities, protected Veterans and those with disability.