Logistics Manager

Ornua Co-operative LTD - Hilbert, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Hilbert, WI

About the position

The Logistics Manager is responsible for selecting and certifying transportation carriers and outside storage providers to ensure cost-effective logistics solutions for the OINA facilities. This role involves developing long-term partnerships with freight carriers, analyzing transportation needs, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring efficient movement of materials and goods both inbound and outbound.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, selecting, negotiating, and purchasing transportation for the company.
• Coordinating all transportation providers to ensure prompt and proper movement of shipments.
• Negotiating freight terms with carriers and developing strong relationships to support long-term needs.
• Identifying and resolving transportation issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinating inter-plant transfers of materials and finished goods.
• Ensuring standardized use of freight carriers for inbound and outbound transportation needs across all plants.
• Supporting customer service and inside sales with transportation and logistics needs.
• Evaluating freight carrier proposals and recommending changes as necessary.
• Placing purchase orders and coordinating delivery of large powder ingredients.
• Ensuring inventory accuracy of all outside warehousing for OINA facilities.
• Assessing outside storage capacity needs and aligning with business needs.
• Reviewing outside storage provider proposals and negotiating favorable terms.
• Continually evaluating freight carriers for competitive rates.
• Meeting with production scheduling weekly to review upcoming schedules.
• Attending weekly Sales & Operations meetings to advise on material availability and supply chain risks.
• Coordinating necessary transfers of materials based on production schedules.
• Complying with safety guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrating adaptability and managing diverse tasks effectively.
• Recommending new processes or systems for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of related business analytics/project management experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Experience in new product development and pipeline management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
• Strong time management and document management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and influence consensus in a matrix organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the food industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with safety guidelines and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.