Shipping and Receiving Manager
Valmont Industries, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Newberry • South Carolina • United States
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About the role
- This position reports to the Materials Manager
- Leads and manages the outbound operations logistics team based in Newberry/Estill, SC that provides cost effective, efficient and timely transportation services in support of the business
- Recruit, train, lead and manage an effective team of coordinators and shipping/receiving team members
- Develop and maintain relationships with transportation providers
- Supports the successful use of systems intended to support the operational, efficient and timely transportation services
- Provide operational leadership for the business’s distribution operations in order to meet/exceed the business’s demanding customer fulfillment requirements and cost objectives
- Ensure the efficient management of shipments, and paperwork associated with the movement, loading, and deliveries for all of Composites Operations
- Adhere to and follow established transportation policies, procedures, and objectives
- Develop, maintain and analyze data related to KPI’s to ensure sufficient team and carrier performance (SQDC & Performance Boards)
- Assist with investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints
- Be available to accept a variety of duties, as time permits, ranging from special projects as directed by the Senior Plant Manager
- Assist with the coordination of domestic orders with shipping, marketing, and carriers for a timely delivery and to be cost effective
- Assist with the coordination of customer service activities necessary to communicate the shipping schedule with customers
- Assist with daily communication with customer service, sites and others, coordinating delivery appointments with carriers, to meet company deadlines
- Assist with the coordination of all truckload shipments from the Composites Operations locations & finishing service providers
Requirements
- Preferred (not required) Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
- Five years of experience in a manufacturing/distribution setting in Logistics, Supply Chain, Sales, or Customer Service
- Supervisory or Management experience
- Production control/supply chain management experience in manufacturing environment
- Strong working knowledge of TMS and MRP/ERP Systems
- Strong understanding of local, state, and federal transportation regulations
- Advanced problem solving skills, with attention to detail
- Strong leadership skills
- Change management experience with the ability to drive focus, urgency, and accountability
- Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with a focus on accuracy, follow through, and communication
- Ability to coordinate logistics moves in a cost-effective and time critical manner utilizing technology available
- Ability to analyze data in order to drive efficient operational impacts
- Excellent planning and organizational skills exhibited under tight deadlines with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
- Positive, professional demeanor in all interaction with colleagues, carriers, customers and vendors
- Knowledge and experience necessary to assist with all operational aspects of logistics process
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work with people in a professional and respectful manner to address issues in a constructive way.
Benefits
- Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
- Work Life Support
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
logisticssupply chain managementproduction controlTMSMRPERP systemsdata analysisKPI analysistransportation regulationscustomer service
Soft Skills
leadershipproblem solvingattention to detailchange managementmulti-taskingplanningorganizational skillscommunicationprofessional demeanorinterpersonal skills