Overview
Logistics Manager Jobs in Crossville, TN at Hays
Title: Logistics Manager
Company: Hays
Location: Crossville, TN
Logistics Manager – Crossville, TN – $85-90k
Job open until filled
The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
- Developing and implementing logistics strategies to achieve business goals, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Overseeing logistics operations to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation for customers, enhancing the customer experience.
- Managing transportation planning and execution, including carrier selection and optimization.
- Developing and implementing strategies to improve delivery performance and customer satisfaction.
- Interpreting complex data and providing actionable insights, and providing strategic recommendations to senior management.
- Proactively approaching logistics challenges by identifying, diagnosing, and implementing a plan for resolution.
- Developing and implementing strategic logistics plans aligned with business needs.
- Working to find acceptable terms with freight brokers.
- Building and maintaining relationships with customer receiving and procurement/purchasing associates to identify new business opportunities for new services and expansions.
- Displaying strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead a high-performing logistics team.
- Overseeing and organizing day-to-day operations of logistics team, including the daily review of open order report, expedition of urgent orders, timely resolution of delivery problems, and ensuring shipments are scheduled to ensure delivery within promised deadlines.
- Reviewing and granting higher-level approval for freight issues related to customer orders – including, but not limited to, replacement orders, damaged claims, swapped pallets, customer returns, expedited shopping, and special freight quotes.
- Managing cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with other senior executives and department managers.
Why Hays?
You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.
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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.
Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.
