Company Description
Principle is an international brand implementation company; we bring global brands to life in any environment, anywhere in the world; but why work for us?
All our employees work in an environment where they are actively encouraged to maintain and improve our standards, to pursue new ideas and new ways to work. We focus on looking forward and harnessing the energy of those who want to build their career by thinking outside the box.
We are currently looking to add a Logistics Manager to our ever busy team. The role will provide exposure to prestigious clients and provides a varied and interesting challenge for someone who enjoys being busy and putting their own ideas forward. Brand implementation and corporate identity roll out is a complicated job - we work with businesses to ensure their brand is delivered consistently by expertly providing consultancy, audit and project management, fit-out, signs and wayfinding, graphics, interiors, financing and regular maintenance.
Our people make us unique; the way we work; our thinking; our service.
Please visit our website for more information http://www.principleglobal.com.
Job Description
Purpose of the Role:
Management and ownership of the E-logistics department and all associated activities. With the help of the Logistics Coordinator, this individual will oversee all day-to-day logistics related functions inclusive of but not limited to shipment quotation, bookings/coordination, tracking, issue resolution, reporting & analysis, and 3PL partner negotiations & relationship management.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Serve as the primary Logistics Subject Matter Expert for the company, providing sound guidance to internal and external partners to ensure successful and profitable project/program deliveries.
- Enhance freight profitability while keeping customer service and satisfaction levels high.
- Track, analyze, and positively impact On-Time-Delivery rates across all modes and service providers.
- Manage a high volume of daily interactions with company personnel, Principle 360 Partners, transportation providers, warehouse providers, etc.
- Communicate regularly with key team members on any shipment/production changes and/or delays that could affect timelines.
- Provide timely and accurate freight quotes consistent with company guidelines and project/program requirements.
- Ensure all shipment requests are promptly reviewed, arcuately booked, and actively tracked in the relevant Principle logistics tracking tool(s) to facilitate on time and on budget delivery.
- Coordinator international shipments and compliance documentation (Principle USA imports and exports).
- Oversee monthly payments to the CBSA and CBP as it relates to international shipment activities and the payment of duties and taxes.
- Act as the primary point of escalation for logistical issues encountered, both during and after normal working hours.
- Weekly payment processing for our various Logistics partners
- Manage freight claims to maximize cost recovery and provide root cause analyse and mitigation suggestions to prevent repeat occurrence.
- Evaluate third party logistics (3PL) providers’ service levels, pricing, customer support and contract compliance.
- Source, negotiate with, and onboard new logistics providers on an as needed basis.
- Assist with Special Projects as required.
Qualifications
- Degree in Logstics and Transportation preferred.
- Previous shipping/logistics experience required.
- Must have strong negotiating, interpersonal, communications, time management and team skills.
- Must have strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office suite)
- Project management skills required for success in this role.
- Exceptional math aptitude required.
- Candidates with previous experience utilizing manufacturing planning, project management, or shipping software preferred
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
