Logistics Manager Summary
Logistics Manager job opening in the greater Detroit, Michigan area. A leading company in the area of agricultural wholesale is looking to fill a Logistics Manager job opening in the Detroit, Michigan area. JMJ Phillip’s wholesale and logistics recruiters are looking for candidates looking to roll up their sleeves and work hard, taking this Detroit company, and their career, to the next level. The Logistics Manager job offers qualified candidates an excellent salary as well as an outstanding benefits package.
Detroit Logistics Manager Overview:
The main focus of the Detroit Logistics Manager is to work on improving the processes of international and domestic transportation, bringing about cost savings for the company. It is the job of the Logistics Manager to strategize and coordinate actions necessary to international freight movements. Candidates must be able to communicate and negotiate contracts with freight providers, identifying new partners from time to time. In addition, the Logistics Manager will be required to perform reviews of warehouses, repack locations, and transload locations. Additional job functions may also be required as deemed necessary by the leadership of this Detroit-based company.
Detroit Logistics Manager Job Opening
- The Logistics Manager will work to reduce costs of transportation by improving the process of both domestic and international transportation.
- Candidates to this job will work to negotiate contracts, and the execution thereof, regarding international freight movements.
- Applicants will endeavor to chart the most economical courses and routes of transportation, including drayage.
- The Logistics Manager will be responsible for maintaining an excellent relationship with all of the warehousing and transportation partners of this Detroit company.
- Visit various sites for process and performance reviews.
Logistics Manager (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree is required for this job.
- inimum of five years’ experience in ocean import, warehousing, or freight management.
- The Detroit Logistics Manager must be proficient in the area of contract negotiation, including ocean and drayage contracts.
- Job candidates must have experience with the ocean and land methods of international shipping.
- Candidates must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as strong leadership abilities.