Job Scope:
The Sr. Manager of Logistics at Liberty Hardware will have a unique opportunity to lead and shape the logistics function in the Global Sourcing, Trade Compliance, and Logistics department. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for providing strategic, organizational, and operational leadership to drive exceptional performance in trade compliance and inbound logistics. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will play a crucial role in ensuring flawless execution and world-class logistics operations.
Responsibilities:
· Develop and implement strategies for the movement of ocean containers, in line with the company's long-term vision and objectives.
· Set department objectives and monitor performance to achieve year-over-year goals.
· Coach and mentor team members, providing them with opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
· Lead the team in implementing trade compliance programs, including Foreign Trade Zone and C-TPAT.
· Stay up-to-date with rules and regulatory changes by the US Government and ensure proper response for new and current products.
· Drive ongoing process improvement strategies to streamline practices and align them with organizational business strategies and corporate performance objectives.
· Collaborate with management, sales, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
· Advise management on developments that may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and cross-functional collaboration.
· Oversee the Freight Audit check process, including responsibilities related to air carriers, truckload, and LTL providers.
· Maintain effective communication with Masco Logistic leadership, Masco BUs, and external forwarders and trucking companies.
· Periodic travel will be required as part of the role.
· Provide supervision and guidance to the Trade Compliance team, ensuring compliance with policies and applicable laws.
· Lead cultural value efforts and contribute to Liberty Hardware Manufacturing’s total cost productivity and avoidance processes.
Education /Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Business Administration or Supply Chain field from a four-year college or university. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
· Customs Broker license is a plus.
· Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
· Working knowledge of global logistics trade in a Foreign Trade Zone or bonded warehouse environment.
· Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
· Strong knowledge of logistics and modes of transportation, including small parcel, LTL, ocean freight, and truckload.
· Excellent strategic thought leadership, influencing, and communication skills.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize high-impact initiatives.
· Support other related sourcing and supply chain initiatives as assigned.
· Knowledge of trade compliance adherence.
· Proven track record of delivering year-over-year total value and building partnerships with logistic carriers.
· Strong negotiation skills.
· Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
· Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
Are you passionate about learning and growing? Don't let a skills checklist hold you back. We encourage candidates who possess at least 60% of the required or preferred skills and education to apply. We believe in potential and the ability to develop and thrive within our dynamic environment.
Our employees are the most meaningful driver of our success. Our focus on total wellbeing enables team members to be healthy and safe, cultivates a culture where everyone feels they belong, and invests in everyone to help them develop and thrive.
We Offer:
· Competitive salary plus bonus-earning potential
· Paid Time-Off & Company paid holidays
· Monthly cell phone allowance
· Healthcare benefits such as medical, dental, and vision
· 401K saving plan with company match
· Tuition assistance program
· Profit Sharing
· Clubs and ambassador opportunities around DEI and personal interests.
· Special event opportunities around wellness, DEI, philanthropy, and fun/engaging.
Liberty Hardware (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.
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