Job Details

Logistics Manager

Location: Shreveport, LA, US

Division: BENTELER Steel/Tube

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management

Career Level: Professional

Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time

Weekly Working Hours: 40.00

Required Languages: English

At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunitiesat BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction for the receiving, bar yard, scrap yard, rail movements, dispatch yard, shipping and scrap operations.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead and mentor team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols through effective training programs.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of inventory and logistics to optimize efficiency.
• Facilitate collaboration with operations, planning, sales, quality, and maintenance teams to address issues and improve processes.
• Supervise the monitoring and management of material and product movements, including rail and yard logistics.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions and inventory movements.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with external service providers and logistics partners.
• Oversee regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Implement corrective actions and improvements based on audit findings.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and incorporate them into operations.
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of reports on key metrics such as inventory levels, on-time delivery, and operational performance.

Job Requirements:

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related course of study preferred or an equivalent combination of college and/or work experience.
• 10 or more years of professional experience in a manufacturing and management role.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP Production Planning Module.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of logistics and subcontracting work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, within the logistics team and cross functional groups.
• Ability to coordinate production activities and goals with other departments.
• Detail oriented with proven analytical, problem identification and resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a team orientated atmosphere.