Logistics Manager jobs in Biddeford, ME

Logistics Manager manages all aspects of an organization's logistics management function to control, deliver, and distribute products and materials to the destination. Implements an overall strategy, metrics, and processes to deploy an optimized logistic network and operations. Being a Logistics Manager oversees critical and related inventory, distribution, and transportation operations that support the achievement of organizational goals and KPI's for product delivery and customer satisfaction. Selects vendors and negotiates rates and service levels and monitors performance. Additionally, Logistics Manager ensures compliance with all regulations governing transportation of goods. Utilizes analytics to monitor and measure performance, identify problems in operations, and achieve high performance at optimal cost. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Logistics Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Logistics Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Manager II Logistics Systems
  • Retail Business Services
  • Scarborough, ME FULL_TIME
  • Address: USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd
    Store Code: Services (5120832)

    ADUSA Procurement provides end-to-end supply chain optimization and visibility to support the delivery of product from a supplier to the warehouse. ADUSA is a partner company to Retail Business Services, the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, which includes Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.


    Position Summary:

    This position is responsible to lead Fresh and Dry Inbound/Backhaul organization focused on reducing net landed cost by developing strategic partnerships with suppliers, carriers, and 3rd party providers. Create new synergistic moves utilizing internal fleets, common carriers, and intermodal transportation. Create and maintain pipeline of new business opportunities consistent with overall SC Logistics strategy. Develop project plans and facilitate larger

    inbound projects. Act as a subject matter expert for large scale company initiatives.

    Essential job functions:

    1. Vendor Management: Enforce charges, review progress, work directly with carriers to ensure progress is made in a tangible

    measurable format

    • Manage vendor allowance matrices, carrier contracts, and carrier rates. Ensure proper procedures in place to allow quick execution of contracts and on-boarding of carriers
    • Monitor vendor in compliance program. Enforce charges, review progress, work directly with carriers to ensure progress is made in a  tangible measurable format.
    • Manage Logistics system vendor relationship. Audit payments, carriers tendered loads, and selection of carriers. Spot audits will be performed periodically and resulted communicated to team and Logistics system provider.

    2. Leadership: Lead the organization to support the implementation of the Supply Chain Strategy controlling the flow of product

    from the vendors to the distribution centers and stores

    • Lead a best in class inbound logistics organization for Fresh and Dry product distribution including all facets of inbound logistics, facilitate strategic alliances with suppliers, and internally that will drive service and cost improvements.
    • Lead the organization to support the implementation of the Supply Chain Strategy controlling the flow of product from the vendors to the distribution centers and stores.

    3. Relationship Management: Develop strategic partnerships with vendors, carriers, and 3rd party logistics companies 

    • Develop strategic partnerships with vendors, carriers, and 3rd party logistics companies.
    • Explore new business opportunities related to carrier pool, vendors, suppliers.
    • Grow and maintain the asset-based carrier pool and establish appropriate relationships with 3rd party brokers to ensure we have the resources needed to meet our needs.

    4. Contract Management: Review out of date contracts, contact companies directly dealing with executive level staff to update and revise outstanding issues.

    • Work closely with legal department to maintain carrier and vendor contract compliance.
    • Review out of date contracts, contact companies directly dealing with executive level staff to update and revise outstanding issues.
    • Make decisions without Manager's assistance and approval.

    5. Project Management: Directly manage large scale logistics projects and act as the lead to faciliate and implement change

    • Directly manage large scale logistics projects.
    • Act as the lead to facilitate and implement the change.
    • Monitor and conduct follow up meetings to measure results.
    • Work with all levels and areas of the business.
    • Assist in developing a produce logistics plan to meet our promise of delivering the best produce for our customers.

    6. New Business: Increase cost savings to company in a sustainable manner

    • Generate cost savings equal to budget gaps per year by aggressively seeking new business ventures. 
    • Increase cost savings to company in a sustainable manner.

    Context:

    • Organizational context: This is a specialist role that is a key member of the inbound transportation team that discovers/seeks out new revenue streams on inbound to reduce our COGS for all divisions and merchandising teams. Acts as the SME on strategic projects that have a transportation component for both AD departments and divisions.
    • Framework & guidelines: This role is the only position that actively seeks out new transportation business with our vendors and carriers. They provide the due diligence and analysis that onboards new business that will drive down costs for our divisions, stores and customers. This position also controls the produce inbound bid that drives margin improvement to the merchant team via effective cost controls.
    • Financial dimension: This role provides P&L analysis and business case development for new revenue and continuous moves that drive costs down, and creates revenue for the divisions and merhants P&L. Provides transportation contractual due diligence, negotiations, and adherence.
    • Degree of latitude: This position has a degree of latitude to seek out new business, negotiate contracts, and create business cases that support the AUSA/division goals to improve costs, and service/freshness.
    • Interactions and relationships This role interacts with supply chain leadership, finance, divisions, merchandising, procurement, and vendors/carriers. Creates the business case, and achieves consensus among the group for new revenue, cost controls or continuous moves on our inbound fleets/3rd party carriers.

    Skill:

    • Oral and written communication skills
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Customer focus
    • Supervisory / leadership skills
    • Initiative
    • Attention to detail
    • Negotiation skills
    • Strategic planning
    • Highly motivated, independent performer
    • Critical thinker
    • Strong presentation skills
    • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint)
    • Experience working with cross-functional teams
    • Sollid understanding of contracts and contract compliance
    • Solid understanding of transportation management systems
    • Solid understanding of (our) supply chain network · Travel > 50%

    Education:

    Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience

    Experience:

    8 – 10 years

     

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    ADUSA Procurement provides services to five omnichannel grocery brands, including Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.

    ADUSA Procurement is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. As important as what we do is how we do it. Our team embodies our values of Courage, Care, Teamwork, Integrity and Humor in everything that they do. We have a culture of care that values and celebrates the qualities and perspectives that make us all unique. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at tad@retailbusinessservices.com.



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Operations Manager
  • Kenco Logistics Services, LLC
  • Saco, ME FULL_TIME
  • About the Position This assignment will be responsible for, but not limited to, functions pertaining to the day-to-day operations of the facility including the overseeing and management of the followi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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3PL Operations Manager
  • RMX Global Logistics
  • Auburn, ME FULL_TIME
  • We're searching for a 3PL Operations Office Manager to oversee our Auburn, Maine operation team!RMX is an experienced, Top 3PL provider and we want the best and brightest to join us and direct a team ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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General Manager I
  • Kenco Logistics Services, LLC
  • Saco, ME FULL_TIME
  • About the Position The General Manager plans, directs, coordinates and implements all warehouse policies/procedures for the warehouse operation. In conjunction with these responsibilities, the leader ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Breakfast Server
  • Residential Community Manager
  • Portland, ME PART_TIME
  • Calling all Restaurant Rockstars! The Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport is now hiring for a Breakfast Server Part Time. Must be detail oriented, able to work on own and in a team, and must have good ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Bartender/Server
  • Residential Community Manager
  • Portland, ME PART_TIME
  • Calling all Barkeeps/Servers! The Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport is now hiring for a Bartender Part Time. Must be detail oriented, able to work on own and in a team, and must have good communicati...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Postal Clerk - No Experience Required
  • The Postal Service
  • Portland, ME
  • POSTAL CLERK NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED PAID TRAINING PROVIDED JOB SECURITY The Postal Service is the largest government rel...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Postal Mail Processor
  • The Postal Service
  • Portland, ME
  • POSTAL MAIL PROCESSOR NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED PAID TRAINING PROVIDED JOB SECURITY The Postal Service is the largest gover...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seasonal Oil & Propane Delivery
  • Proulxpropane
  • Newmarket, NH
  • Seasonal Oil & Propane Delivery Driver **Seasonal Oil & Propane Delivery Driver** We have a spot on our delivery team fo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Postal Clerk
  • The Postal Service
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • POSTAL CLERK NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED PAID TRAINING PROVIDED JOB SECURITY The Postal Service is the largest government rel...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Seasonal Oil & Propane Delivery
  • Proulx Oil
  • Newmarket, NH
  • Seasonal Oil & Propane Delivery Driver **Seasonal Oil & Propane Delivery Driver** We have a spot on our delivery team fo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Postal Mail Processor-No experience required
  • The Postal Service
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • POSTAL CLERK NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED PAID TRAINING PROVIDED JOB SECURITY The Postal Service is the largest government rel...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Oil & Propane Delivery
  • Proulx Oil
  • Newmarket, NH
  • Oil & Propane Delivery Driver **Oil & Propane Delivery Driver** We have a spot on our delivery team for a full-time, yea...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Distribution Center Stockroom Associate>
  • Napa Auto Parts
  • Westbrook, ME
  • Napa Auto Parts - [Material Handler / Freight Handler] As a Stockroom Associate at Napa Auto Parts, you'll: Expedite inc...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Biddeford is located at 43°28′27″N 70°26′46″W / 43.47417°N 70.44611°W / 43.47417; -70.44611 (43.474111, -70.446157). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 59.08 square miles (153.02 km2), of which 30.09 square miles (77.93 km2) is land and 28.99 square miles (75.08 km2) is water. Situated beside Saco Bay on the Gulf of Maine, Biddeford is drained by the Little River and the Saco River. The city proper has very diverse geography, from inland rolling hillside, to urban settlement, to coastal sprawl. The city is crossed by Interstate 95, U. S. Route 1, and ...
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Income Estimation for Logistics Manager jobs
$108,799 to $146,860
Biddeford, Maine area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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