Category Manager, Logistics

Company Overview

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) is a privately held diversified manufacturing company with over $2.5B in annual revenue and 9,000 team members. The nine operating subsidiaries, covering over 70 locations, are engaged in the production of commercial truck bodies, step-vans, utility trucks, funeral coaches, limousines, pickup truck bed enclosures, precision machining, and expandable foam plastic packaging. For more information, visit www.jbpoindexter.com.

Job Summary

Develop and execute logistics strategies to mitigate costs and support sourcing initiatives, leveraging synergies across the enterprise, and driving a "One Supply Chain" philosophy. Plan and implement activities for timely cost-effective procurement, compliance, and on-time delivery of products. Prioritize and maintain balance between cost of shipments, service level, and inventory to maximize return on investment including methodologies to maximize working capital.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Freight Management

• Develop strategic freight programs with domestic and international suppliers

• Manage 3PL relationship and performance

• Analyze data to reduce costs and leverage the size of the enterprise

• Support BU needs that require corporate intervention

• Develop a logistics roadmap that includes creating and implementing a centralized distribution network and compliance program

• Work closely with BU functional leads and JBPCO Category Mangers to develop domestic and international freight programs/strategies

• Assist in HTS classification and maintenance of HTS database including opportunities to reclassify for duty minimization

• Conduct data analysis to identify waste and develop future state

• Track and report compliance of enterprise freight initiatives via scorecards

• Monitor changes in the global trade market, quantify impacts, and develop mitigation strategies

• Monthly reviews with BU's to review MOM and YTD metrics

• Conduct RFP's for transportation services and conduct QBR's with service providers to review performance (on-time delivery, freight claims, etc.)

• Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned or needed.

Process Responsibilities

• Create and implement an import/export compliance program and manual for the enterprise

• Facilitate center of gravity and heat map studies

• Conduct training and auditing at each BU ensuring adherence to programs and customs compliance

• Develop best practices and SOP's with shipping/receiving department leads at each BU

• Request and evaluate proposals of domestic and international carriers/services

• Develop and manage relationships with 3PL, carriers, NVOCC, freight forwarders, etc.

• Identify Customs programs that reduce international shipping charges

• Develop consolidation strategies to capitalize economies of scale

• Perform and/or evaluate root cause analysis and resolution for all freight related issues and ensure the integrity of corrective actions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to travel 25-50%

• Thorough knowledge of customs programs, compliance, and trade agreements

• Extensive knowledge of all transportation modes (LTL, Flatbed, IMDL, air cargo, etc.)

• Distribution modeling and management

• Strong foundation in global logistics, materials management, and category management

• Project management skills

• Ability to manage long lead-time product deliveries in support of production

• Working knowledge of planning, inventory management, and manufacturing processes

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously at various locations

• Change management

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement - Lean Principles and Six Sigma

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project

• Previous ERP/MRP and TMS experience

• Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiating skills

• Excellent communication skills, written & verbal

Education and/or Experience

• 8 - 10+ years related experience in a Logistics or Supply Chain role related to freight

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university, Master's Degree preferred

• Certification in Lean and/or Six Sigma preferred

• License customs broker or relevant certification is preferred

• Freight management in a Manufacturing/Engineered Product environment

• Experience shipping Hazmat materials

• Experiencing negotiating warehouse, NVOCC, and transport service agreements

• Experience implementing domestic and international logistics strategy

• Experience in global procurement/sourcing

• Educated in customs compliance and experience implementing a program

• Lean manufacturing experience

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Other details

• Job Family JB Poindexter Company

• Job Function Supply Chain

• Pay Type Salary

• Recruitment Indicator Executive

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• Houston, TX, USA