Logistics Manager

About the role

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary . Job Description The Logistics Business Manager supervises the movement, distribution and storage of supplies and materials in a company. They are tasked with planning routes, analyzing budgets, and processing shipments. Responsibilities & Duties - Select carriers and negotiate contracts and rates. - Supervise logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services. - Organize warehouse, label goods, plot routes, and process shipments. - Respond to any issues or complaints. - Research ideal shipping techniques, routing, and carriers. - Work with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations. - Evaluate budgets and expenditures. - Update and evaluate metrics to assess performance and implement enhancements. - Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - 5 + years of relevant experience - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or relevant field - In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry - Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software - Outstanding analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Additional Job Details Management - M2 Organizational Impact - Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results - Delivers operational results that have impact on the immediate or short-term results (e.g., less than 1 year) for the department and/or job family group - Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals Communication & Influence - Communicates with parties within and occasionally outside of own department or job family, which may include external clients or partners depending upon the job area - Requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures Innovation & Complexity - Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area - Problems are difficult and moderately complex and typically impact multiple departments or job family - Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues Leadership & Talent Management - Manages a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals - Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results - Typically has hiring, firing, promotion, and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval Knowledge & Experience - Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area - Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization - Typically has a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional certification and 5 years of prior relevant experience Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf Work Shift Schedule No Soliciting Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.