Freight & Logistics Shipping Manager, Consumer Products

This is a Full Time Job

Insomniac - Freight & Logistics Shipping Manager, Consumer Products

THE ROLE:

Our Global Freight & Logistics Shipping Manager is responsible for the global supply chain management of our Racing and Festival event apparel operations divisions, ensuring that goods and materials are moved, monitored, and managed. They oversee a variety of operations, including; transportation, warehouse operations, inventory management, import and export processes, purchasing, production planning, and customer service. This global logistics manager is a supply chain expert who use their skills to coordinate essential operations in our business. They are excellent negotiators, organizers, and problem-solvers play a meaningful role within the event family. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews
• Lead cross-functional teams to manage project timelines including developing and maintaining action trackers, Gantt charts, and other program management tools related to on-time delivery of supplier products against event timing
• Communicate key supply, cost, and/or quality issues with management teams as well as develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks
• Plan transportation and distribution routes
• Partner with customs and freight forwarders to properly document and move freight to 22 countries
• Import and Export Process Creation and Optimization
• Direct fleets
• Analyze freight budgets and billing
• Process in-bound and outbound shipments
• Supervise warehouse functions
• Create optimal receipt, dispatching, and storage procedures
• Tracking and tracing orders
• Manage inbound and outbound shipments
• Manage transportation documentation and orders
• Recruit, hire, train and onboard various team members as needed
• Various special projects and tasks as needed
• All other projects and initiatives as identified

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have global product shipping experience using freight forwarding companies
• Clear experience in product shipping costing and global duties to the following regions; EU, APAC and Middle East
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 5+ years' experience in global logistics management
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic shipping regulations, customs procedures, and documentation requirements
• Proven ability to optimize logistics and/or supply chain processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Exceptional ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, external partners, and lead a team
• Strong analytical skills with experience in analyzing data to drive operational improvements
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, process-oriented, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Proficient in logistics software and IT systems
• Experience in analyzing data to drive operational improvements
• Proven ability to problem solve and communicate in a professional manner
• Sterling reputation for excellence in the required role with at least five top notch references
• Must be motivated with an ''Everything is possible'' attitude
• Must be an active problem solver, instilled with a sense of urgency for projects large and small

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
• May work in drastic temperature climates
• Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.


The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 USD

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate f

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