Regional Logistics Manager

Location: Jamesburg

Regional Logistics Manager

US-NJ-Jamesburg

Job : 32986
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics
CUSA Eastern Regional Office

About the Role

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Regional Logistics Manager (Manager, Logistics) who will manage all Logistics activities of a 250,000 square foot Distribution Center in Jamesburg, NJ, with five direct reports including three supervisors, and 30 warehouse staff. We are seeking an energetic, intelligent and passionate Leader of People who knows how to manage a team. The Regional Logistics Manager will manage the entire distribution center functional area and will ensure quality, productivity, cost and service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are continuously improved.

This is an operational and project management role, focused on meeting logistics objectives, mobilizing resources, leading the development of staff and improving adherence to standard operating policies and procedures. The DC manager supports strategic business initiatives on a daily basis. Has a good understanding of Logistics organizational objectives and interacts regularly with other managers across the organization. Selects, develops and evaluates performance of subordinate  this role you will have immediate responsibility of Canon distribution operations in Jamesburg, NJ.

This position is a high potential growth opportunity to manage multiple locations in the near future.

This position requires full-time presence at your assigned office(s)/worksite(s)/territory.

Your Impact

Leads the daily operations of the Distribution Center, with responsibility for all facility matters and warehouse personnel ensuring the performance of a highly functioning distribution center and system

Manages and analyzes the most cost-efficient means of utilizing time, space, and movement within the DC.

Works closely with corporate headquarters in order to aid in the achievement of monthly sales goals and ensures the execution of the timely processing and shipment of sales orders to dealers and distributors.

Manages operational relationship with Canon Transportation and Logistics 3rd Party Service Providers.

Responsible for the purchasing of all equipment and supplies for the Distribution Center

About You:
The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 7 years of related experience and management of typically two or more regular full-time employees (one of whom must be exempt)
• Requires a strong background in management with training in supervision, problem solving, and motivational skills is required
• A minimum of 5-7 years experience in distribution management along with 2-3 years experience in planning and inventory control systems is necessary
• A strong knowledge in freight transportation and shipping/receiving is helpful. Requires excellent oral and written communications skills as well as highly developed interpersonal skills
• Requires a strong background in management with training in supervision, problem solving, and motivational skills is required
• Ability to lead, coach, discipline and train a team of people is required
• Experience with Distribution Center safety training and programs is a plus
• Experience with budget management/financials is a plus
• Basic Microsoft office skills – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and inventory control systems a plus
• Knowledge in freight transportation and shipping/receiving is helpful
• Requires excellent organizational skills, oral and written communications skills as well as highly developed interpersonal skills

We are providing the anticipated salary range for this role: $77,180 - $115,580 annually

Company Overview

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.

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