Manager, Logistics & Inventory

The Physical Logistics & Inventory Manager is responsible for leading a supervisory team to manage the Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control functions. The position optimizes the flow of goods, ensures accurate inventory and assesses space requirements for customer service, inventory and cost objectives. The position provides strategic leadership to implement leading edge processes and technology.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Optimize and manage the flow of goods and information with the physical logistics network.
• Recommend and implement leading edge processes and technology for inventory tracking and workload efficiency.
• Hire and staff to continuously move the function to higher performance.
• Assess and improve the efficiency of distribution networks, warehouses, and logistics operations.
• Lead strategic initiatives related to warehouse capacity, cost and service optimization within Click Bond’s procurement-to-customer supply chain.
• Analyze and synthesize data to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and inventory accuracy.
• Define metrics, develop program management mechanisms, and invent/simplify processes to drive decision-making in complex operational situations.
• Recommend improvements to safety stock and expiration management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various functions, including but not limited to Production, Sales, Planning, and Procurement, to influence and facilitate agreements that achieve shared goals, while managing cross-functional initiatives that ensure continuous improvement and adherence to Lean philosophy.
• Drive performance improvement and efficiency in product delivery.
• Identify and deliver operational improvement opportunities in network capacity, focusing on inventory management, logistics strategy, and transportation optimization.
• Monitor and optimize key network capacity metrics to ensure the smooth flow of goods or services through the supply chain network.
• Support safety programs and compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates.
• Manage inventory control maintenance and random counts in accordance with network count strategies.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate CB policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent communication, project management and facilitation skills.
• Must have exceptional analytical skills and be action oriented.
• Ability to cultivate a team environment and foster the development of direct reports.
• Manage and measure work effectively, allowing us to track progress and make necessary adjustments.
• Participate in the departments interviewing and hiring process.
• Demonstrate strong decisions quality, focusing on effectiveness and efficiency in analyzing decision problems.
• Become adept in organizational agility promoting flexibility, speed, resilience, innovation and collaboration.
• Possess creativity and ability to think outside the box.
• Be a self-directed individual who is a self-starter and has the ability to deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess strong functional and technical skills in warehouse operations and have experience with Lean and process improvement methodologies such as Kaizen or Six Sigma.
• Ability to define program requirements and use data and metrics to determine improvements.
• Skilled in Excel with knowledge of pivot tables and VLookUp.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, effectively engaging with multiple stakeholders across various levels of the organization.
• Ability to write and read English
   

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within physical logistics, continuous improvement, manufacturing or supply chain. Additional years of experience a plus.
• People leadership experience including demonstrated development of team competencies.
• Experience with ERP transactions.
• Experience in the Aerospace industry preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Control teams across all Click Bond locations.
• Execute people leadership responsibilities in accordance with Click Bond policies and applicable laws.
   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work is primarily sedentary, although there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items, such as paper or books, weighing less than 10 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit or stand for the length of shift, bend and reach.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Work primarily performed in a standard office environment. If in manufacturing areas, requires protective eyewear and/or hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work primarily performed in a standard office environment. If in manufacturing areas, may be exposed to noise, smells, heat, dust, etc. Work requires the observance of fire regulations and safe work practices.

CLICK BOND WAY – KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.
   

Click Bond is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other protected classification.
Click Bond complies with federal and state disability laws. Click Bond will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Nancy Rodriguez, Director, People Operations at 775.885.8000 ext. 1245 or email: Nancy.rodriguez@clickbond.com