Logistics Manager

• Logistics/Analytics
• Chassis gains and drains
• Migration analysis
• Inventory Reconciliation
• Idle Equipment Management
• Volume forecasting
• Demand/Safety Stock triggers in your market(s)
• DCLI market share position in your market(s)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage chassis fleet for the assigned geographic region ensuring that chassis availability meets demands of the region and ensuring timely service levels.
• Address any requests regarding chassis needs and work to provide supply solutions to motor carriers/rails/ocean carriers.
• Establish service level and cost targets. Monitor and control costs for assigned regions.
• Propose solutions to senior management to improve service, process, and/or savings opportunities based on monitoring the assigned region for the below (reported to senior management weekly):
• Cost savings
• Unbudgeted expenses
• Service failures
• Chassis repositioning moves i.e. action plan(s)
• Sales/deliveries and idle equipment
• Monitoring and of idle equipment
• OOS levels/concerns
• Demand/ Safety Stock triggers in your market(s)
• DCLI market share position in your market(s)

• Support, challenge and drive business excellence and business change within the organization.
• Monitor reposition work orders to ensure cost-effectiveness and optimal value, providing weekly progress reports.
• Work closely with the RepoLink team and/or brokers as needed to reposition chassis within or intermarket.
• Track, confirm, and validate the timely completion of work orders to ensure accurate expense reporting and proper coverage.
• There will be times when work outside of scheduled work hours is required (i.e., After 5pm, weekends, and some holidays). Comp time provided on DCLI approved Holidays.
• Build long lasting relationships with customers (Ocean Carriers, CYs, Motor Carriers and Rail Yards/Terminals).
• Prepare, recommend, and implement administrative tasks on an ad hoc basis when needed.
• Responsible for market research to identify current trends and use statistical and analytical tools to predict future trends and patterns which could affect DCLI. 
• Investigate and propose technological solutions to improve various work processes at DCLI.
• Understand Terms and Conditions of Lease, drayage, and Container yard contracts.
• Develop and/or edit standard operating procedures (SOP’s) pertaining to the respective market(s).        
• Maintain communication and relationships with M&R and the DCLI management team (managers in other regions).
• Liaise with the commercial team and other business units to promote working relationships and common goals
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork and a sense of urgency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3-5 years related industry experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal as required to both technical and non-technical colleagues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Strong Excel skills desired but training is available).
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Supports a team approach to achieving organizational objectives and promotes a positive work environment
• Self-sufficient and motivated to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and schedule own work with input from supervisor
• Great attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Direct Reports

Benefits

• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family
• Ample PTO and paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance
• Wellness resources
• Company-sponsored parties, outings, and other perks

Development Opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal training and educational resources
• Quarterly and annual awards for outstanding performance
• Pathways to promotions and access to advice, feedback, and mentorship
• Participation in professional organizations
• Internships