Freight & Logistics Manager at Nidec Motor Corporation in Akron, OH

The Logistics Business Manager supervises the movement, distribution and storage of supplies and materials in a company. They are tasked with planning routes, analyzing budgets, and processing shipments.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Select carriers and negotiate contracts and rates.

• Supervise logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.

• Organize warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments.

• Respond to any issues or complaints.

• Research ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers.

• Work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.

• Evaluate budgets and expenditures.

• Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements.

• Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 5 + years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or relevant field

• In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry

• Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software

• Outstanding analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills