Procurement Logistics Manager Company:  Packaging (Bloomfield Hills) Primary Location:  38505 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 USA Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time Function:  Material Control / Logistics Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Procurement Logistics Manager will be working closely with the logistics leadership team. He/She will be required to make decisions relating to and based on logistics and supply chain data, develop and maintain lists of logistics information, review costs, procurements, and processes. This position will also work to support and incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Regularly conducts global RFQs for   freight lanes (ocean, air, land, and parcel), performs analysis and   executes the results. Selects appropriate carriers and negotiates   contracts and rates. Maintains information/database(s) of   logistics information including contract timing and details. Develops and maintains an approved supplier list   for all logistics carriers and suppliers. Collects, interprets, and analyzes   various types of logistics data including reliability of transport and   delivery, and other data related to product supply chain management,   sourcing, and distribution. Analyzes   freight processes and lanes, recommends improvements to transportation and   warehouse operations. Reviews and analyzes transportation   costs, parts procurement, and delivery processes. Uses analytic methods and tools to understand,   predict, and/or control logistics operations and processes. Monitors warehouse facilities to evaluate   inventory transactions and usage. Ensures all operations adhere to laws,   guidelines, and ISO requirements. Will work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in business administration,   logistics, supply chain, or relevant field. 5+ years of experience working in logistics,   warehouse, or transportation operations. Knowledge of the consumer goods and/or packaging industry. Solid understanding of supply chain, logistics, inventory, and   management principles Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational   abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of logistics and inventory   software Strong team player