Logistics Manager (Bloomington, MN)

The Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient flow of parts and information across the manufacturing site and outside service providers (OSP); this includes shipping, receiving, storage, and external vendor management.

The position will oversee a dock supervisor as well as the shipping and receiving teams.

Position requires up to 10% travel within the U.S.

and Mexico

Who are we?

This is a great opportunity to join a growth-oriented company within the aerospace industry that has been in business for over 100 years! We specialize in manufacturing aluminum and magnesium products for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft and engines.

What will you do?


* Partner cross-functionally to develop strategies, processes, and tools required to enable efficient and effective part & information flow to and from all OSP vendors


* Develop key performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements, costs savings, and increased operational efficiency related to OSP flow


* Own daily reporting on part status: locations, quantities, ETA, risks & opportunities


* Partner with production control to proactively manage OSP demand and connect with the overall S&OP process


* Work closely with Planning, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing functions to ensure parts are shipped to the OSPs and turned around on time to meet CPP customer needs


* Partner with Purchasing to monitor vendor performance: past due tracking and miss-shipping by vendor


* Develop plans, and procedures to carry out company policies, practices and objectives to ensure legal, ITAR and EAR compliance with both state and federal laws related to export shipments, & recordkeeping


* Main point of contact for all outside service providers


* Travel to key sites as needed- 10% travel


* Collaborate with production control, quality, program and account management to ensure logistics workflows align with production plans, customer delivery requirements, and sales orders


* Ensure shipment compliance with safety, regulatory standards, as well as internal shipping procedures


* Partner with Import/Export compliance team to ensure all shipments comply with legal requirements


* Own relationship management with 3rd party transportation service providers


* Streamline and integrate shipping and receiving teams to enhance communication, resource utilization, and overall operational efficiency


* Implement and monitor key logistics performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements, costs savings, and increased operational efficiency


* Provide strategic direction, coaching, and performance management to the reporting team


* Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively, ensuring clear communication and accountability


* Identify and address performance concerns, implementing corrective action plans as needed


* Acquire additional certifications and...