The Role

We are seeking a reliable Manufacturing Logistics Manager to be responsible for logistics and inventory management. This includes organizing and monitoring storage and distribution of goods. This vital team member will direct and coordinate program activities designed to provide contractors, management, and customers with logistics that ensure effective and economical support concerned for manufacturing or servicing of products, and equipment by the following responsibilities. The goal is to manage the entire inventory movement cycle so as to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction. 

Responsibilities:

• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services.
• Schedule and track inbound and outgoing shipments.
• Ensure vehicles are delivered to sites in a timely manner as per customers criteria.
• Assess and recommend ideal shipping methods, routing or carriers to meet necessary parameters, specifications and costs.
• Negotiate transportation rates and services with carriers.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Monitor product import/export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory/legal requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management and finance.
• Communicate transportation information to customers, partners and suppliers.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory at multiple contract manufacturers
• Manage customer owned inventory
• Supervise, coach, recruit and train warehouse workforce.
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints

Required Experience:

• BS in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain
• Minimum of 7+ years proven working experience as a Manufacturing Logistics Manager
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrable ability to effectively lead and manage staff
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills; keeps others adequately informed
• Must be able to adapt to change in the work environment and manage competing demands efficiently 
• Proven proficiency using technology to increase productivity and standard logistics software
• Strong ability to act decisively to resolve problems
• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate and instruct employees

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), HSA, Vision, Dental &  401k
• We offer a generous PTO policy, Group Universal Life, Voluntary Personal Accident and Voluntary Disability Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance Employee Program 
• Healthy Work / Life Balance
• Fresh daily snacks 
• Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants & retail
• Free Online Training & Development
• We are bicycle-friendly, with bicycle storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front

About Motiv

Founded in 2009, and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv Power Systems, a leading provider of software and technology to electrify medium duty commercial vehicles, is committed to freeing fleets from their dependence on fossil fuels. Motiv’s EPIC (Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis) are CARB certified, GSA approved, and available for many configurations including step vans, box trucks, work trucks, shuttle buses, school buses, trolleys, and other specialty vehicles. An EPIC offers uncompromised performance and functionality without the pollution, noise, heat, and vibration of gasoline or diesel power.

Motiv is the only Ford eQVM-approved provider of all-electric chassis for commercial trucks and buses and benefits from engineering insights and support from Ford to ensure safety and reliability. With more than 1,000,000 miles logged among several of the largest fleet operators in the United States, the EPIC family eliminates 100% of vehicle emissions, dramatically reduces operating and maintenance costs, and creates a healthier environment for riders and communities, while also reducing driver fatigue