About I.D. Systems
IDSY, the leading provider of end-to-end wireless asset management solutions, is offering a great opportunity for an experienced Logistics Manager to be a key contributor to this growing technology company.
IDSY is headquartered in New Jersey and is a publicly-traded (NASDAQ: IDSY) technology company that design, develops, services and supports complete solutions for wireless asset management for Fortune 500 companies, and now SMB opportunities after a recent acquisition. Our products revolutionize our customer’s ability to improve the safety, security, and utilization of their mobile assets and workforce. For more information on our products and solutions, visitwww.Powerfleet.com.
Our Powerfleet for Automotive group develops, sells and supports unique and patented products and solutions to global rental fleet and car sharing providers. These systems enable our customers to offer superior customer experience, add additional revenue not available with manual processes, and transform and streamline their business operations.
For Powerfleet for Industrial, I.D. Systems designs and delivers products which focus on facility and campus logistics operations via its vehicle management solutions. These systems monitor and control vehicles in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and airport/seaports. Our SMB product line of similar systems is marketed by our Keytroller subsidiary out of their Tampa, Florida offices.
Powerfleet for Logistics, a subsidiary of I.D. Systems, is based in Plano, Texas, and is a leading provider of trailer, container, chassis and freight tracking solutions for truck-load carriers, private fleets, leasing companies, freight transportation providers and shippers. We offer a full range of telematics solutions to improve fleet and freight visibility, productivity, utilization and profitability.
All employees are offered an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, short/long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
If you thrive in a growing, high-energy, results-driven culture, we have a career opportunity for you!
Scope
The Inventory and Logistics Manager is a highly visible position within I.D. Systems with daily objectives critical to meeting essential business requirements. The scope of this position is to manage and prioritize daily shipments to I.D. Systems customers while maintaining the highest inventory integrity. Additionally, this position manages the warranty return process which includes analysis, repair and return to customers within defined service level agreements. I.D. Systems utilizes strategic supply chain partners to manufacture their products. These partners also maintain consigned inventory materials, provide RMA / Warranty support and execute direct customer fulfillment activities. The individual selected for this role will interface directly with each of those suppliers to review schedules and work through any supply chain or other technical issues.
Position requirements
- Order Management: Daily interface with strategic supply chain partners to prioritize, manufacture and ship customer orders. Monitor and address order entry issues, backorder schedule, provide supportive data and systems support where applicable. Act as liaison with sales and order entry. Candidate should have strong organizational skills and be flexible to adapt to a changing environment.
- Inventory Reconciliation and Management: Manage the company owned inventory kept at contract manufacturer locations. Ensure inventory is classified correctly, properly rotated and adjusted as necessary. Reconciliation reporting of contract manufacturer to physical and internal systems count. Request inventory reorders when necessary being cognizant of lead times and product life cycles. Assist in the implementation and usage of an MRP system. Be an integral part of the year-end inventory process. Interface closely with Purchasing Manager to maintain product forecast with necessary inventory levels to achieve it.
- Reverse Logistics: Process equipment returns from customers. Generate Quotes for out of warranty repair work. Ensure timely repair and return to customers to meet contractual service level agreements. Support with packaging and shipping as needed. Return equipment under warranty to vendors, track replacements.
- Shipping/Traffic: Experience with international shipping rules and regulations; import/export compliance. Prepare international shipping documentation. Support the product classification process to ensure HTS/ECCN assignment. Knowledge of INCO terms. Battery shipping certification is beneficial. Understand the requirements and obligations of cross-border shipping. Obtain rate quotes and coordinate outbound business shipping for various business units. Continuously compare performance of couriers and work to reduce costs and improve performance.
- Interdepartmental Support: Work closely with Accounting for timely invoice payments, auditing support and Collections team. Provide product and availability support to Sales teams, coordinate with sales order entry and customer support.
Qualifications and Experience
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
- Knowledgeable and proficient with ERP/MRP systems; direct experience with SalesForce.com is highly desired.
- Self-starting, multi-disciplinary individual possessing strong leadership skills with a focus on building processes and systems.
- Work independently and take initiative to address issues/improve processes.
- Proven ability to solve manufacturing problems using good technical judgment and six sigma problem solving techniques.
- Thorough understanding of production planning and inventory management.
- Individual must be able to multi-task and thrive in a fast moving environment.
- Experience leading RMA or warranty repair / return processes.
- PC end user computer skills: proficient with MS-Office Product Suite
- Knowledge of electronic products and components
- 5+ years of manufacturing, production, and supervisory experience
- Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Certification
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Salary
DOE and full benefits package EOE M/V/F/D
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