Logistics Project Manager

Company Overview DAVACO is a leading turn-key solution provider with more than 30 years of experience supporting the world's leading brands with the development, transformation, and maintenance of their physical sites throughout North America. In collaboration with a diversified base of clients, DAVACO delivers scale, speed, and high-quality solutions that solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Opportunity As the Logistics Project Manager your job will encompass different levels of responsibilities that require professionalism and extreme confidentiality. The Logistics Project Manager serves as a liaison between the office, customers, and external vendors to promote a cohesive approach to doing business. The ideal candidate has an inherent ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team. Logistics, warehouse consolidation and transportation, experience required. This position will be a pivotal member of our team, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the successful execution of complex logistics projects from inception to completion. Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing supply chain processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring timely delivery of goods while meeting quality and cost objectives. Responsibilities Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining objectives, timelines, resources, and create strategic approaches to optimize logistics operations and align project goals with the company's overall strategy. Lead and inspire a diverse team of logistics coordinators, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment. Assign tasks, set clear expectations, and provide guidance to ensure effective teamwork and project success. Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that goods are handled, stored, and transported in accordance with industry standards and client specifications. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to allocate necessary resources, including manpower, equipment, and budget, to execute projects efficiently. Issues written and oral instructions. Studies and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates. Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to review and negotiate contracts, monitor service levels, verify, and invoice vendors and address any issues that may arise during project execution. Identify potential risks and challenges in logistics operations and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions. Networks across the organization and develop successful internal and external relationships. Preferred Job Attributes Familiarity with corporate governance and organizational behavior models. Excellent interpersonal and problem resolutions skills. Ability to utilize and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counseling to improve performance or terminate employment. Strong knowledge and experience with implementation of transportation management system. Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional projects / assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches. Demonstrated analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management. Excellent presentation, communication, and time management skills. Instills a sense of urgency and drives problems towards resolution. Extensive working knowledge of domestic transportation includes truck and air. International Import/Export and Customs Regulations. Preferred Background Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Lean/Sig Sigma certificate. Software: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point. CPIM, CPSM, or PMP similar certification. Proven experience of 3 years in managing logistics projects. Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods of time. Talk on the phone for extended periods of time. View information on a PC for extended periods of time Disclaimer The above statements are intended to descri…

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