The name "Fairwater" speaks to our firm and steadfast commitment to partnership, equity, and trust.
Title: Warehouse and Logistics Manager
Reports to: Senior Logistics Manager
Location: Tampa, FL
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent work experience (5- 10 years working in logistics and warehouse)
Experience: Experience in operations, project management, supply chain
management, with shipping and receiving experience in warehouse operations.
Languages: English
Skills/Software: Computer skills Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook,
NSE or similar software (Advanced level required).
Traits: Candidate for this position will be required to manage multiple warehouses and travel. Candidate should have excellent written and communication
skills. Strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills. Should have logistics and supply chain experience. Committed to teamwork, flawless
execution and deliver cost effective freight solutions to support the fleet.
Be alert, ambitious, hard-working, detail oriented, ability to lead and give
instructions while promoting a safe work environment.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Project management / Team leader.
Vendor management to include freight negotiations.
Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize daily tasks.
Ability to work independently and safely.
Ability to efficiently communicate via email utilizing Microsoft Outlook.
Accurately maintain company database in (NS).
Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks (professional forklift certification is required / Company will provide if needed).
Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects up to 80 lbs.
Must be detail oriented with ability to receive and document all materials delivered to the warehouse.
Typing and record keeping skills necessary to provide accurate information for managers, buyers, and other shoreside or vessel personnel regarding warehouse inventory.
Maritime Industry experience preferred but not required (TWIC card will be required / Company will provide if needed).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Inventory: Maintaining accurate inventory of products in all warehouses.
Shipping: Setting up and managing schedules for shipments and negotiating shipping rates.
Supply chain: Planning and managing the supply chain to ensure cargo is delivered to vessels on a timely basis.
Team management: Supervising, scheduling, and overseeing warehouse team members.
Safety: Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and enforcing safety regulations.
Quality assurance: Inspecting products for defects and overseeing quality assurance in the warehouse.
Budgeting: Planning and analyzing budgets and expenditures.
Customer service: Maintaining constant communications with vessel and offshore personnel to include resolving complaints.
Technology: Inputting and monitoring logistical software and finding more efficient ways to move or store goods.
Training: Maintain proper training records for the team, to include necessary licenses and certificates.
Select carriers for transportation and negotiate rates and contracts with carriers.
Respond to and resolve complaints and problems.
Keep up to date on shipping carriers, routes and rates and any changes to them.
Perform other tasks, duties and responsibilities as needed or directed by the Senior Logistics Manager.
Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
