Logistics Manager directs and coordinates activities of transportation operations to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors:

Principal Responsibilities:
• Ensures transportation availability for all logistical needs.
• Transportation emergency storm response lead.
• Manages all freight claims as it relates to truck transportation.
• Reviews 3rd party performance, carrier sourcing, and performance optimization.
• Participates in business development strategies, capital projects and special projects.
• Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations and contract compliance.
• Contributes to company transportaions decisions; exploits cost-saving opportunities for logistics.
• Negotiates and publishes transporation rates of 3rd party truck.
• Develop, implement and monitor 3rd party carrier rates, DOT and safety, service level compliance.
• Develops a close working relationship with all carriers and has a thorough knowledge of their operations including strengths and weaknesses.
• Initiates contact with the Yard Coordinators & drivers on a regular basis to optimize customer service levels and safety
• Service level tracking
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Management duties included supervision of exempt and/or non-exempt staff. This includes but is not limited to, conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving paid time-off (PTO), assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training, giving guidance to staff, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions.

Employee Benefits:
As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock