Temporary Manager of Warehouse and Logistics (Finance)
Job Description & Responsibilities
Persistent Systems is seeking a Temporary Manager of Warehouse and Logistics to join our world class manufacturing and production operations team in our Manhattan, NYC offices. The Manager of Warehouse and Logistics will be responsible for directing a team of warehouse associates in inventory control, transportation, materials handling, plus the strategic forward and reverse supply chain plan to ensure the on-time delivery of goods and smooth execution of logistics-related operations.
Position Responsibilities
- Reports to the Director of Operations
- Plan and oversee outbound logistics, including on-site and off-site warehouse inventory, and the transportation of finished goods
- Plan and allocate resources for picking and shipping processes, policies and procedures
- Coach, mentor, counsel, monitor, mitigate negative situations and appraise the job results of staff
- Monitor and uphold inventory accuracy through the cycle count process, investigation of variances, and annual physical inventories
- Monitor and plan for future capacity scalability
- Responsible for managing the department's KPI's, reporting visual controls and status to management
- Collaborate with inter-department stakeholders to perform assessments on strategic logistic opportunities
Job Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Relevant business degree in logistics or supply chain management or related field
- Prior experience as a manager/supervisor with a proven 5 years in logistics or operations
- Knowledge of safety, legal, and handling procedures of product; International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods, The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Understanding of the Lean Six Sigma methodology known as DMAIC and continuous improvement processes
- Experience with management software tools (ERP/MRP/SAP), which integrate business processes like finance, manufacturing, and supply chain management
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiation
- Lean Six Sigma certified (Green Belt or higher)
- APICS (CPIM) Certified
Company Overview
Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. The company's industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.
