Logistics Manager

External Logistics Manager

Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking an External Logistics Manager to join our team. This is an on-site role based in our Corporate office in Salina, KS.

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position reports to the Director of Procurement and Production Control.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in developing and administering policies and long-range goals and objectives.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities for external logistics team. Manage and coordinates activities to attain logistic goals and objectives.
• Review analysis of logistic results, expenses, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward annual goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with administrative team to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or operations resulting from current results and business conditions.
• Serve on operating committees such as engineering, sales, procurement, and production.
• Plan and coordinate activities concerned with transportation pricing, supporting delivery of product sales, and distribution of products.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and build relationships to ensure smooth performance which is aligned to meet GPM requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of transportation management systems and general transportation management practices.
• Plan, coordinate, and control the daily logistics operation through the organization.
• Provide advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to implement plans, standards and procedures which are consistent with established policies.
• Establish and maintain an effective system of communication with multiple parties within and outside GPM.
• Represent the organization with customers, suppliers, and other Kubota groups.
• Lead External Logistics team including delegating responsibilities and training on new processes and software.
• Interview, hire, and provide coaching, development, and performance evaluations for employees.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four to ten years of related logistics and management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience leading and developing logistics or transportation teams, including training, coaching, performance management, and delegation of responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to review logistics performance, expenses, and forecast data to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with external vendors, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Knowledge of transportation pricing, carrier management, product distribution, and external logistics operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, implement process improvements, and support company policies and operational goals.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other computer systems.

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of the Kubota Corporation. In addition to more than 50 years as a leading Kansas manufacturer of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment, our new Construction Equipment Division produces Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders and attachments. Great Plains employs over 2,000 people in 8 communities across Kansas and is committed to fostering innovation and supporting your professional growth. If you're self-motivated, passionate about achieving goals, and value collaboration, ...