Logistics Ops Project Manager

Yusen Logistics Long Beach, California
logistics ops project manager manager logistics procedures operational operations contract logistics operation assistance kaizen freight
February 17, 2023
Yusen Logistics
Long Beach, California
Overview

This position empowers you to build on the success of our Contract Logistics Group by implementing best practices that ultimately benefits our clients. Oversees and coordinates operational activities for organization to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations.

Responsibilities
  • Coordinate all start-up operations, facility preparation, and software implementation, resulting in seamless transition.
  • Exceed distribution financial standards by evaluating key performance indicators (KPI) and the development of a standardize operation procedure.
  • Conduct assistance visits to other organizations to review their procedures and make recommendations on how to ensure compliance with establish guidelines.
  • Conduct Kaizen event to better organize shipping and receiving areas thus improving efficiency and reducing errors.
  • Develop and implement strategic operation and business plans
  • Knowledge International Air & Sea, Domestic inland freight forwarding.
  • Knowledge FMC, TSA, DOT, and CTPAT regulations,
  • Ability to establish and enhance operational functions
  • Responsible for implementation and administration of company policies, budgets and developing long range goals and objectives. Identifies and implements best practices
  • Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, labor plan/labor cost and forecast data to determine department progress toward stated goals and objectives.
  • Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling, and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
  • Executes, monitors, and enhances safety and security procedures to ensure a safe work environment and reduce all safety related occurrences. Supports Kaizen and Quality initiatives.
  • Interfaces with customer to ensure satisfaction of customer requirements and requests.
  • Participates in the implementation of new customers to include but not limited to; assisting in determining rate schedule, planning required manpower to meet Service Level agreements, writing, and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures, etc.
  • Provides consultation and analyses for contract negotiations.
  • Conducts studies in areas of packaging, warehousing, and loading of commodities.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university highly preferred.
  • 7-10 years related experience at management level, in logistics; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Job Functions

  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Work cooperatively with others.
  • Interact with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
  • Use a computer for tasks such as communicating via email and preparing reports and work schedule.
  • Review and analyze data and information.
  • Plan, prioritize and monitor activities.
  • Comply with all Company policies and procedures
  • Travel 20% to 30%

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Benefits

Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
  • 401k with a company match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more.

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

About Yusen Logistics (Americas)

Yusen Logistics is a leading global provider of International Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, and Supply Chain Solutions. With over 24,000 employees across 45 countries, our extraordinary employees work towards a common goal of providing large and small companies across a variety of industries the logistics support they need to meet the demands of their customers. For more information, please visit our website at www.yusen-logistics.com.

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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