Job Description
The Logistics Manager at Gotion Inc. oversees and optimizes the company's logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management, to ensure efficient and cost-effective flow of materials and products within the EV battery manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and optimize logistics operations including inbound and outbound transportation, warehousing, distribution, and inventory management.
- Develop and execute logistics strategies aligned with operational goals.
- Manage transportation to ensure timely delivery of materials and products.
- Coordinate with procurement, production, and supply chain teams to optimize material flow.
- Implement and monitor logistics KPIs and performance metrics.
- Maintain relationships with carriers, third-party logistics providers, and suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with safety, transportation, and quality regulations.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the logistics team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
- 7 to 10 years of progressive logistics or supply chain management experience, preferably in manufacturing or EV automotive sectors
- Experience with ERP MRP systems and logistics software
- Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and customs compliance experience, including bonded material handling and coordination with CBP
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Willingness to be based in Manteno, IL, with occasional travel
- Experience with inbound and outbound transportation, warehousing, distribution, and inventory management
- Ability to develop and execute logistics strategies aligned with operational goals
- Ability to manage and monitor logistics KPIs and performance metrics
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with carriers, third-party logistics providers, and suppliers
- Knowledge of safety, transportation, and quality regulations compliance
- Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service
- Experience in high-tech manufacturing or EV battery manufacturing (preferred)
- Global shipping experience, particularly U.S. China freight and customs clearance (preferred)
- Familiarity with IRA-related logistics requirements, especially domestic content tracking (nice to have)
- Knowledge of dangerous goods UN38.3, hazmat, DOT regulations related to battery material handling (nice to have)
- Experience with warehouse automation and integration with MES, WMS, ERP, and AGV/AMR systems (nice to have)
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $130,000 - $180,000
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Comprehensive health insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO)
Career growth and leadership opportunities in the EV sector
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