Russell's, A NearU Company in Chesapeake, Va. is seeking a Divisional Logistics and Purchasing Manager
At Russell's, a NearU Company, we are committed to our employees, to their development, and to their work-life balance.
We respect you, we value you, we are NearU! Join our team to have the career and life that you deserve.
Perks of the job:
- A positive and employee driven work culture
- A career path tailored specifically to your skills and career and personal goals
- Top industry pay
- Company vehicle (gas included)
- Uniform Program
- Everyone receives ongoing training
- Year-round stability with available overtime
- Ample opportunity for professional advancement
- Amazing benefits including PAID and voluntary medical through BCBS, FREE dental and vision, long and short-term disability, life and many more.
- 10 paid holidays
- PTO accrual beginning immediately
- 401k matching, 100% up to 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%
- Family Oriented
The Divisional Manager, Logistics and Purchasing coordinates, organizes, and oversees all activities involved in the identification, acquisition, and distribution of the company's goods.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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Hires and trains departmental supervisors and workforce.
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Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
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Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
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Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
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Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
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Collaborates with Inventory Supervisor to maintain detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at warehouses, and in trucks.
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Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
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Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
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Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
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Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.
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Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
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Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.
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Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
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Manage the Logistics Supervisor and ensure daily job deliveries and pick up are on time and operating smoothly.
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Manage the Purchasing Supervisor and ensure daily purchasing needs of the company are being achieved efficiently.
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Manage the Inventory Supervisor and ensure the inventory needs of the company are being achieved efficiently.
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Daily review of Staging Zone to ensure all next day jobs are staged with all components and ready for loading.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
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Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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Proficient with Service Titan.
Education and Experience:
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Three years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or similar relevant position required.
Physical Requirements:
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Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Direct Reports:
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Logistics Supervisor
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Inventory Supervisor
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Purchasing Supervisor
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Team of Delivery Drivers who will report to Logistics Supervisor.
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Inventory Staff who will report to Inventory Supervisor.
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Service Purchasing Agents who will report to Purchasing Supervisor
NearU is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/EOE/M/F/V/D. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NearU may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.