Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Oversight: Understand and manage the roles and responsibilities of each member of the Fiber Team. Ensure all tasks are executed efficiently.
• Purchase Orders and Shipping: Review and manage open purchase orders. Follow up with shippers for schedules and compare against shipping line allocations to optimize space utilization. Push for pending bookings as needed.
• Warehouse Space Management: Monitor and project warehouse space requirements, communicating with warehouses to address space issues. Alert sales and management if there are delays in customer pick-ups.
• Inventory Management: Track and analyze inventory levels of key items. Adjust shipment schedules to balance inventory, speeding up or slowing down shipments as necessary.
• Shipping Data Analysis: Review shipping data, including average free time, detention, and demurrage. Analyze trucker and drayage reports to identify cost-saving opportunities and evaluate partner performance.
• Process Improvement: Assess and improve Fiber Team processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Paperwork Reduction: Develop and implement strategies to reduce paperwork and paper records, enhancing overall process efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of (X) years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Experience in the fiber industry is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics processes.
• Proficiency in inventory management and warehouse operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with relevant software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, MS Office).

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Opportunities for professional growth and development

- A collaborative and supportive work environment