Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:  Logistics Manager  - Direct Hire                                           DATE:  January 2025

DEPARTMENT:  Supply Chain and Logistics                LOCATION: Bennington, NH

                                                                                       EXEMPT         NON-EXEMPT  

1. Position in the Organization

1. Reports to: Director of Supply Chain and Logistics

1. Directly supervises:  N/A

1. Indirectly supervises:   N/A

1. Major Responsibilities

1. Coordinates all outgoing shipments while providing excellent customer service at competitive rates.

1. Works with Purchasing to coordinate inbound LTL & FTL shipments to ensure cost efficient timely deliveries of raw materials and other company routed products.

1. Serves as a source of routing and rate information for the Customer Service and Sales Departments.

1. Obtains volume LTL and spot truckload quotes to reduce freight expenses.

1. Coordinate shipping to and from converters.

1. Assists Purchasing as needed.

III.  Specific Responsibilities

1. Monitors daily shipments and coordinates carrier selection and notification.
2. Coordinates the shipments of stock to outside converters and warehouses.
3. Schedules export shipments, coordinates shipping schedules, and transmits appropriate documents to forwarders and customers.
4. Proactively monitors shipments and resolves issues as needed.
5. Negotiates carrier rates and maintains routing guides.
6. Files loss and damage claims with carriers.
7. Review and process all inbound and outbound freight invoices.
8. Responsible for maintaining all information regarding SmartWay.

- Collection of all data

- Inputting data into SmartWay tool.

1. Performs other duties as directed including backup for purchasing and stockroom.
2. Routinely submit competitive freight quoting and report results.
3. Participate in organization improvement projects.

1. Relationships

INTERNAL:    Maintains effective daily communications with internal stakeholders.

EXTERNAL:   Routine contact with customers, suppliers, outside converters, and representatives of transportation and distribution organizations.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION

             BA/BS in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

1. EXPERIENCE

Minium 3 years’ experience in transportation & logistics preferably within a manufacturing or distribution environment.  

III.       SKILLS

Must have strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with both internal and external customers. Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment and contribute to a cohesive team. The ability to multi-task, analyze information, and make timely decisions is essential.

Needs knowledge of computers (Microsoft Windows products and familiarity with ERP system) and be detailed oriented and flexible.  Project / Process management skills are a plus.

1. OTHER

Ability to manage multiple priorities and take initiative.

Ability to proactively interact within a team or independently.