Job Opening: Logistics Manager

Company
Butler Ag
Location
Fargo, ND
Posted on
April 11, 2024

Are you passionate about orchestrating seamless transportation operations? Do you thrive on ensuring the smooth flow of vehicles and components to drive business success? The main objective of the logistics manager is to provide safe, reliable, and cost-efficient movements to support business operations effectively. This involves the acquisition and specification of a wide variety of vehicles and related components. The Logistics Manager will also manage the logistics over a large territory utilizing in-house transportation and 3rd party vendors.

We have a generous retirement plan with 10% guaranteed and up to 5% discretionary provided by the company annually once eligibility is met, with no minimum required contributions out of your pocket. This is your opportunity to grow professionally with an industry-leading equipment provider with a 65+ year presence in the marketplace!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop strategies, implement ideas and recommendations, and take ownership and responsibility for the logistics department and its operation through independent efforts and team collaboration

  • Field a variety of phone calls from field operations and management to guide and problem solve various issues

  • Management of outside carrier contracts. Evaluate logistics routes and carrier changes. Reviewing department performance indicators to ensure internal and external customer needs are met.

  • Review and management of KPI

  • Completes department, team, and individual meetings to foster team collaboration and individual execution

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, company policies and procedures

  • Manage acquisition and maintenance of company-owned transportation and warehouse assets.

  • Works within and promotes vision, mission, and values of BMC.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties:

  • Organizes, communicates, and delegates responsibilities and priorities to subordinates to ensure the successful operation of the department.

  • Provides regular and timely feedback that recognizes employee performance, motivating employees and promoting self-development.

  • Communicates with and coach’s employees on assignments, providing technical expertise as needed.

  • Selects, trains, and develops employees consistent with department/division goals, providing coaching on career development.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred Business or Accounting or equivalent experience and training

  • Four years comparable experience preferred. Experience with fleet procurement, transportation management, and/or safety management preferred.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to meet company insurability guidelines

  • Knowledge of Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations

As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 900 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. We are looking for self-motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. If you desire to start your career with our team, here are some things we offer within our full benefits package:

  • 10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution

  • Health Insurance – 4 plan options including 3 High Deductible plans

  • Health Savings Account (with High Deductible plan options) – Employer contribution up to $1,100/year

  • Flexible Benefit Plans

  • Dental Insurance – 2 plan options

  • Vision Insurance

  • Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Employer paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay/salary

  • Long-Term Disability Coverage

  • Maternity / Paternity Benefits

  • Holidays

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • 401(K) Plan

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching

  • SmartDollar – employer paid financial planning program

  • Legal Shield/ID Shield products

  • AFLAC options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization/Short Term Disability

Butler Machinery Company Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

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