Logistics Department Manager

Parsons Corporation

What will you be doing:

• Develop and implement logistics strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient and effective transportation, distribution, and inventory management.

• Coordinate and manage the movement of goods, materials, and resources from suppliers to customers, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

• Collaborate with suppliers and negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.

• Optimize transportation routes, modes, and carriers to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.

• Oversee warehouse operations, including inventory management, order fulfillment, and storage optimization.

• Monitor and analyze key logistics performance indicators, such as on-time delivery, transportation costs, and inventory accuracy, and implement improvements as needed.

• Ensure compliance with transportation, customs, and trade regulations, as well as health and safety standards.

• Develop and maintain relationships with transportation providers, customs brokers, and other logistics service providers to ensure reliable and cost-effective services.

• Lead and manage a team of logistics personnel, providing guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations. Stay updated on industry trends, technology advancements, and best practices in logistics management.

What Required Skills You ll Bring:

• 20+ years of related work experience, including significant managerial experience of senior professionals and technical support personnel.

• Requires extensive knowledge of logistics best practices, processes and current technology is required.

What Desired Skills You ll Bring:

• Proven ability to manage a large group of senior technical personnel, the ability to drive excellence in field of expertise, focusing on safety, quality and improvement of processes, mentoring, excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.

• Must also demonstrate the ability to effectively execute and manage complex tasks.

• Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific discipline software.

• Must be capable of conducting focused briefings to all levels of management - this includes effective problem solving and exercising excellent judgment regarding timing and senior management involvement in significant issues.

• Ability to network across departments and key external stakeholders.