Transportation and Logistics Manager
Location: Midvale, UT, 84047
About ZAGG
ZAGG is a global leader in mobile accessories, driving innovation in device protection, power, and productivity through its ZAGG and mophie product lines. With operations in the US, Ireland, and China, ZAGG's products are available worldwide at leading retailers. Committed to sustainability, ZAGG is taking steps to reduce its carbon impact in manufacturing, packaging, materials, shipping, and recycling. Our mission is to protect and enhance your mobile lifestyle while making a positive impact on the planet.
Position Overview
As ZAGG's Transportation and Logistics Manager, you will optimize transportation and logistics operations through data-driven strategies, strong partnerships, process improvements, and industry best practices to improve scalability, gross margin, budget performance, and customer satisfaction.
What You Will Do
- Drive monthly reporting to VP of Operations regarding results to key initiatives and projects.
- Develop monthly and quarterly financial budgets for transportation and warehousing and report back to internal stakeholders on performance.
- Coordinate the effective use of carriers to meet inbound and outbound capacity, service, and least-cost objectives.
- Identify, prioritize, and execute to gross margin opportunities within the supply chain.
- Prepare monthly and yearly volume forecasts for 3PL and transportation partners.
- Evaluate 3PL/transportation partner performance (scorecards) and lead quarterly business reviews.
- Negotiate transportation rates and contracts.
- Establish specific supply-chain performance metrics that drive success to the company's goals.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve cost, OTIF, and reduce damages and delays.
- Recommend purchases of new or improved technology and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
- Provide timely communication loop back to sales, product, and/or factory teams to improve overall company performance.
- Ensure accurate billing and claims are resolved in a timely manner.
- Manage inbound cost points including Duties, HTS codes, and freight.
- Other duties as determined by the COO.
What You'll Need to Be Successful
- At least 8 years relevant work experience.
- Ability to work with international and domestic freight forwarders.
- Ability to work independently with head office or vendor.
- Self-motivated, responsible, independent, hardworking, and willing to work under pressure.
- Fluent English skills, written and spoken.
- Proficiency in PC skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Immediate availability is preferred.
- Professional attitude, good organization skills, and dependability.
- Teamwork spirit.
What You'll Love About ZAGG
- Competitive Salary and Bonus
- Benefits and 401k on day 1
- Small team, big impact