Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $49,900.00 - $92,200.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
performance bonuses
travel allowance
Job Description
Knape & Vogt is a recognized leader in manufacturing and distributing high-quality storage and organization products for residential and commercial applications. Their commitment to innovation and operational excellence has established them as a trusted partner across various industries. As a company that values efficiency and customer satisfaction, Knape & Vogt continually seeks talented professionals to enhance their supply chain and logistics operations.
The International Traffic Manager role at Knape & Vogt is a pivotal position that directly impacts the distribution, movement, and storage of the company's supplies and materials on a global scale. This role is centered on managing ... Show More
The International Traffic Manager role at Knape & Vogt is a pivotal position that directly impacts the distribution, movement, and storage of the company's supplies and materials on a global scale. This role is centered on managing ... Show More
Job Requirements
- 5 years of supply chain and/or logistics-related experience in a manufacturing environment including managing business partners and contracts
- 3 years working with Asia Pacific supply chain and Asian culture
- Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain/Sourcing, or related field
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and databases, ERP Systems, and Transportation Management Systems
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
- Extensive experience in international trade
- Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to analyze freight, carrier metrics, and budgeting
- Experience with bidding processes for logistics services
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Knowledge of trade compliance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and Transportation Management Systems
Job Duties
- Focus on the Asia Pacific supply chain delivery, routes, containers, expedited, and consolidated freight
- Responsible for day-to-day ocean shipment processes globally and drayage domestically, acting as the lead, coordinating, and facilitating decisions that keep freight continuously moving
- Coach on execution toward KPIs and hold our business partners accountable for high performance
- Own tactical relationships with global logistics partners
- Provide input into the department strategy plan and cascade the execution across the organization
- Define, plan, and execute mid-size projects to improve the existing business and set the stage for future growth, including partnership changes and evaluating and rebidding freight routes
- Perform freight analysis, carrier metrics, and establish budgeting guidelines
- Drive and support the annual bid processes for ocean and drayage, developing, improving, and maintaining bid files and providing recommendations
- Define reporting requirements to support recommendations, including rate impact analysis, root cause analysis, and performance reporting
- Evaluate performance against KV's organizational goals and recommend strategies to improve KPIs
- Drive continuous improvement in all responsibility areas
- Build relationships with team members and external customers to resolve supply chain issues
- Support the strategic sourcing team with special projects and assignments
- Drive organizational effectiveness through process development, leadership, and a motivated work environment
- Coach and develop others to ensure organizational success
- Oversee trade compliance and manage associates as necessary
- Assist with selecting and obtaining fleet drivers and equipment
- Publish and present metrics on logistics performance
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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