Logistics Manager

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group Plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market.

At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.

Ready to be part of our team?

We are looking for a Logistics Manager for our Columbus, Ohio facility.

Direct the Logistics department to align with local and corporate standards and targets. Coordinate the day-to-day operations for all aspects of logistics, including distribution, inventory, and shipping/receiving. Arrange the warehousing and shipping of products to customers. Investigate and respond to inquiries regarding distribution and shipping/receiving.

• Maintain a safe workplace and proactively manage the safety culture.
• Manage in accordance with ISO standards ,45001, and 37301.
• Manage all inbound and outbound goods movements, ensuring timely and accurate entries into the ERP system.
• Ensure delivery of product free from damage, on time, and in full.
• Manage vendors and drive high performance, negotiate rates.
• Set housekeeping standards and inspect regularly.
• Effectively lead subordinate supervisors and employees.
• Maintain discipline, monitor attendance, and appraise performance.
• Using continuous improvement methods, develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve methods and equipment performance.
• Ensure employees are trained on Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments.
• Report KPI’s as required.
• Keep within all relevant budgets and monitor freight costs vs revenues.
• Responsible for performing tasks involved in traffic logistics management, including delivery creation, invoicing, customs documentation, product distribution, and inventory control.
• Schedule and coordinate shipments to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Provide services that guarantee the timely and accurate delivery of goods manufactured by third parties inside or outside the organization.
• Submit reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Manage, organize, and control inventory.
• Respond to any internal or external complaints with effective RC/CA.
• Working with other departments to incorporate logistics with company procedures and operations.
• Follow the Group Code of Conduct and Group Compliance.
• Follow Compliance requirements per “KNA-SOP-1705 Compliance Roles and Responsibilities.”
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, supply chain, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook and SAP.

• Excellent spelling, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Must be extremely proactive, organized, and deadline oriented.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask effectively.
• A team player who should also be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Customer service oriented.
• Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills.

The successful candidate will exhibit the following attributes: