Inbound Logistics Manager

At Cabinet works Group, our shared purpose is to bring the kitchen to life. We design and manufacture the most comprehensive choice of kitchen cabinets in the country across our brands that include iconic leaders like Kraft Maid®, Medallion® and Merillat®. We are America’s largest privately held cabinetmaker, a best-in-class team of over 6,000 team members across 20 locations, including 15 manufacturing facilities.

Salary Range: $115,000 to $135,000 annually, plus annual bonus

• Responsible for managing the scheduling and delivery processes for the transport of raw and finished goods.
• Ensure that the network delivery and storage providers are meeting plans and making continuous improvements.
• Work with our logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing teammates to assure expectations are being met.
• Identify, qualify, and supervise third party service providers and their performance establishing best practices for the entire small parcel, warehousing, and inbound transportation logistics sector.
• Maximize efficiencies, identify cost savings measures, initiate/monitor KPIs and maintain Cabinet works Group and business partner’s compliance requirements.
• Collaborate within Cabinet works as well as suppliers and service providers to identify, deploy, and implement network solutions.
• Negotiate rates and service commitments with third party providers.
• This position focuses on Inbound Transportation as well as all Small Parcel Transportation needs.

• Lead and participate in the development and revision of company policies and procedures to remain aligned with changing procurement and transportation needs within Cabinet works
• Conduct and oversee regular internal reviews and audits to ensure meeting standards
• Lead, train, and mentor third-party service providers and Cabinet works teammates to effectively execute day-to-day activities and support professional development
• Full involvement with small parcel operations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all inbound transportation
• Interface with third-party service providers and internal stakeholders routinely
• Orientation, training, and on-site audits of supplier shipping and Cabinet works receiving/warehousing processes
• Control expenditure while maximizing available resources
• Small Parcel oversight in shipping, tracking, and cost optimization of lightweight packages
• Develop, review, and manage Cabinet works third-party service provider monthly chargeback dollars for loss and damage of materials/goods in transit/storage
• Routine service provider performance reviews in-person/virtually addressing on-time pick-up/delivery, loss, damage, costs, and overall meaningful service levels
• Identify root causes that contribute to failures, claims, and inability to achieve goals within KPIs to develop, implement, and command counter measures bringing performance back to standard
• Participate in Kaizen and Six Sigma events focused on logistics cost reduction or service enhancements
• Responsible for carrier rates, cost performance to budget, and reporting on financial performance weekly/monthly
• Regularly review market data to drive cost savings
• Lead RFP’s, conduct cost analysis, determine and implement initiatives
• Maintain professional relationships with service providers
• Maintain transportation related platforms and their ensuring appropriate availability and usage across Cabinet works
• Participate in finished goods returns to Cabinet works’ resale facilities
• Completes other projects and responsibilities as requested by Cabinet works leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in business or transportation related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation,…