Manager – International Sourcing and Logistics
Summary
Title: | Manager – International Sourcing and Logistics |
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ID: | 11125 |
Department: | Administrative |
Facility Name: | All Marketing Alliance Group Companies |
Location: | United States |
Description
Manager of International Sourcing and Logistics
Marketing Alliance Group (MAG’s) is seeking a Manager of International Sourcing and Logistics. This individual is charged with managing and growing a globally optimized sourcing and logistics network which minimizes total costs and maximizes profitability while delivering superior products.
This position is responsible for the following:
- Identifying and qualifying global partners from areas such as China, Vietnam, India, Mexico, Turkey and Poland.
- The partners would supply an array of products from components (metal, wood, plastics, lighting, electronics, hardware, etc.) and assemblies to fully displays and fixtures.
- Developing and implementing processes to standardize international quotes and processes related to qualifying vendors.
- Communicating status of all international orders to applicable stakeholders.
- Keeping abreast of pertinent details which impact the cost of importing items such as duties and tariffs.
- Managing of MAG’s personnel in Shenzhen, China.
Characteristics/Skills required to be successful in the position:
- 3-5 years of experience with responsibilities similar to the above in either Displays and Fixtures or Furniture.
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) to clearly articulate business needs.
- Ability to build meaningful and lasting relationships with international partners.
- Ability to research and follow through on commitments in a timely manner.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, as well as strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings and identify a variety of cost efficient quality options.
- Vast knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques.
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Must be a flexible team-player.
This position is based in the US and can either be based at our home offices in Dalton, GA and Chattanooga, TN or can be a telecommute position with travel to the home offices.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications