Logistics Project Manager II at LI Group - Installation Construction Shakopee, MN

Logistics Project Manager II job at LI Group - Installation Construction. Shakopee, MN.

LI Group is an end-to-end solution project management firm that specializes in large-scale rollouts, new store construction, fixture installations, and remodels. We combine warehousing, logistics, white glove delivery, installation, and construction to provide a more effective and efficient solution for our client’s projects. LI Group offers a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where individuals can drive processes, solve problems and grow.

As the Project Manager of Logistics, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the projects from start to finish and be responsible for client relationship management. You will be managing projects in a 3PL environment where you will take charge of carrier relations, routing, distribution, fulfillment, and procurement. You will ensure smooth execution and strategically shape processes to optimize and improve performance.

• Full project life cycle ownership:
  Project manage all onboarding, planning, implementation, and execution of project tasks, scope of work changes, reporting, budget management, and deliverables for multiples project simultaneously. This would include management of your own projects.
• Create, maintain, and manage all project documentation, processes, procedures, and reporting
• Set and continually manage day-to-day activities, billings, deadlines
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with warehouse staff to meet shared goals
• Demonstrate financial acumen by creating and presenting reports defining project finances, progress, problems, and solutions
• Participate and oversee project bidding and presenting to Executive team for approval
• Vendor Management: coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and carriers to ensure timely, cost effective, and efficient delivery of goods to meet project deadlines and expectations
• Inventory Management: executes daily inventory analysis, identify and resolves discrepancies and problems, create inbounds & outbounds
• Manage transportation and identify cost savings opportunities through creative routing, carrier negotiations, and onboarding new carriers to expand the database
• Identify and address issues to mitigate risk and make informed decisions in the best interest of the client and company
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and cross-collaborate with other departments to achieve a common business objective
• Maintain industry knowledge and inform the department as needed
• Host and lead internal and external project meetings as necessary
• Understand correlation between technology, operations, and business to drive continuous improvement and optimization efforts
• Other duties as assigned

• 5+ years of experience in Logistics Project Management, 3PL, distribution, fulfillment, and supply chains
• 3+ years experience of managing high-end clients
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Business
• Proficient in financial acumen to effectively negotiate, drive margin, forecast, maintain project financials, and analytical reporting
• Experience with TMS and WMS systems, expert in logistics and transportation, routing knowledge, carrier and vendor management
• Ability to mentor support staff, forward think, and solve problems
• Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross-functional environment
• Proficient in all Microsoft apps

• Pay: $75,000 - $90,000
• Profit sharing in the form of an annual bonus
• 401k match, automatically vested
• Health, Dental, Voluntary Life, STD, and LTD
• Strong vacation policy
• Casual dress code