Logistics Manager

At Caldic we are continually developing our capabilities, and we strive to become better every day, with the goal to build long-term relationships. To add value to our company, and to our inspiring solutions we are currently looking to add to our team. Are you a natural leader with a proven track record in the industrial market? Do you have the drive to succeed in a moving fast forward company? Then we are looking for you! Position function: Reporting to the University Park, IL Facility Operations Manager of Caldic USA Inc., and dotted line reporting relationships to: The Elgin, IL Facility Operations Manager of Caldic USA, Inc, and the Caldic Third Party Logistics Manager, the individual will provide direction to two (2) Shipping Teams (Warehouse Team and the Shipping Support Staff at the University Park, IL Facility and the Elgin IL Facility) and be responsible to oversee all aspects of the shipping and receiving of products, ingredients and supplies according to Caldic’s processes and procedures. Scope: The Logistics Manager will be responsible for leading the Shipping teams at the two Caldic facilities to ensure that orders are picked, staged, loaded, shipped, and invoiced according to Caldic’s processes and procedures. The individual will ensure that they and their team members adhere to all shipping and receiving processes and procedures so that all tasks are completed safely and efficiently through the use of appropriate systems, tools, and equipment specifically provided by Caldic. This position will also work closely with Quality, Replenishment, Production, Customer Service, Inventory Control, and the Freight & Customs Team to monitor and review orders and inventory and to prepare, load, deliver, and receive daily orders. The Logistics Manager will also work closely with the Third-Party Logistics Manager to identify and implement freight savings opportunities and support freight optimization initiatives. The position will maintain records of freight claims for the U.S. regions and follow up with carriers, 3PL providers, and internal stakeholders as required. The Logistics Manager will also support the Pricing Team and CDMs by providing freight quotes as needed. MAJOR TASKS AND DUTIES: Warehouse Duties: • To be familiar with all shipping, receiving and shipping procedures; train, support and assist the Shipping teams to ensure safety, productivity and efficiency while adhering to Supply Chain procedures. • Update the team on any specific shipping and/or receiving priorities for the day. • Provide direction to the Shipping teams; Prioritize loading and specify additional order picking in preparation for shipments. • Distribute daily pick tickets for current day and up to 2 days ahead to maximize departmental productivity and efficiency; Organize orders based on orders being shipped by Caldic trucks, customer pick-ups and regional transfers • Responsible to monitor newly created orders to effectively plan for picking, staging and loading of orders • Assist Shipping team with regular duties as required; Order picking, receiving, put-away or loading, administration. • To use WMS and other related procedures as required. Use appropriate inventory policy – i.e. FEFO – First expiry first out • Process RMA’s for returned totes; May be due to damage, fermented product, leaks or customer overstock returns • Communicate with Quality, Replenishment, Production, Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Control and the Customs and Shipping Administrator to ensure orders are completed to meet requested delivery dates • Coordinate with Quality and Replenishment to ensure bulk orders are received within the applicable free-time window, minimizing waiting time and avoiding demurrage charges • To verify and approve regular and OT hours and vacation requests for department team members; Investigate and resolve discrepancies • Support and resolve any employee relations involving Shipping team members; use support of Operations Facility Managers,…

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