Position Overview:
The Logistics Manager oversees the inbound and outbound shipments and diligently monitors the loading and unloading of trucks, materials, and communicates with Account Management team regularly. The Logistics Manager directs the work of shipping crew members and ensures a safe working environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and direct the work of shipping crews, such as loading trucks, packing materials, staging trucks, etc. Communicate with Account Management teams regarding bills of lading and freight invoicing.
- Oversee and direct receiving such as quality assurance for receivables, unloading trucks, and receiving documents. Provide shipping and receiving documentation daily to account teams.
- Track shipping destinations and compile findings. Coordinate shipments to and from various locations.
- Operate and oversee teams in accordance to budget.
- Overseas Shipping and Receiving Crew
- Manages storage inventory, including accurate inventories at the account and container level
- Cuts POs for Inbound and Outbound Transportation
- Manage company vehicles and drivers
- Responsible for movement of properties within the facility including proper adherence to
- Advocate for continuous improvement and implement new processes.
- Maintain safe, clean work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or similar degree or at least 4 years of comparable work experience
- 5 – 7 years of experience in logistics
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office
- Experience working with various logistics software systems
- Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player
- Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Company Overview:
Sparks is a live + digital brand experience agency. We specialize in creating connection–-real human connection–-onsite, online or anywhere. Through a mix of sound strategy, breakthrough creative and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate environments and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust--and we do it all over the world. We operate an open and inclusive culture where all recognize, respect, appreciate and encourage individuality regardless of race, gender, age, religion, culture, ideology, economic status, disability or sexual orientation.
We believe that everyone at all levels of our organization is accountable for building this culture and we are challenging ourselves daily to seek and build diversity and equality in any way that we can–and we welcome your ideas to do so.
Think you’ve got what it takes to hang with us?
We’ve built our reputation on creating awesome experiences for our clients, but equally important is the experience we create for our people. Yes, we work hard. But we also make it a point to have fun. And we find our people work that much harder when work doesn’t feel so much like, well, work. If you share our mindset, we should chat.We’ve always got our eyes peeled for smart, hungry people who think that what we do isn’t so much a job as it is a way of life. And while any company can supply stuff like benefits (and, of course we do too!) our greatest benefit comes from the amazing people you’ll interact with daily, who will challenge and push you to think harder, be more creative and love what you do.Sparks, Freeman company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
