Logistics Manager

Who We AreAlene Candles LLC & Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio and New York, we’ve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work. We were proudly named Best Company to Work For in 2020 and 2021 and Business of the Year in 2023.The PositionWe are seeking a Logistics Manager for our Milford, NH facility. You will be responsible for managing the flow of materials and finished goods from suppliers, within manufacturing, and to customers. You will be accountable to obtain optimum productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, and economy of operations by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate personnel. Additionally, you will be directly responsible for shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory accuracy. The LocationWe are located at 51 Scarborough Lane, Milford, NH. This is an onsite position. Additional Job Details

Directs inbound and outbound domestic and international logistics operations, such as transportation, receiving, shipping, and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.

Managing day-to-day warehouse operations to include receiving, shipping, processing and inventory control.

Capability to staff departments and shifts accordingly.

Manage inventory assets and improve inventory turns. Insure timely and accurate reporting of inventories.

Ability to evaluate indirect costs associated with customer requirements.

Ensures appropriate staffing, training, and evaluation of departmental personnel insuring skill levels to meet the needs of the business in the most efficient manner.

Coordinates closely with Alene Program Managers and customers to ensure delivery of product in compliance with contractual obligations and ensuring collection of contractually required documents as may be needed for collection of payments.

Develops metrics for establishing baseline Logistics Department performance and trends in cost and efficiency.

Develops relationships with transportation vendors in order to reduce cost and reaction time, improving transport times and costs.

Note to Recruitment AgenciesWe appreciate your interest in helping us find top talent. Alene Candles does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to us will be considered the property of Alene Candles, and we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly. If you are a recruitment agency interested in establishing a partnership with Alene Candles, please contact Erica Anderson, Recruiting Supervisor, via recruitment@alene.com before submitting any resumes. Any communication outside these instructions will result in no response from the company.RequirementsRequired Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field.

10+ years of manufacturing related logistics experience.

Previous management experience required.

Experience in negotiating with vendors for services such as air freight, trucking, and freight forwarders for shipping.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

Ability to problem solve.

Should be a quick learner and able to work under pressure; Manage multiple tasks, with the competence to plan and execute strategic plans.

Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, well-developed financial analysis capabilities and demonstrated ability to manage computer operations and applications.

BenefitsAlene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include: Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid), Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and “Alene Gives Back” – our paid volunteer program.Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Should you require assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact recruitment@alene.com or call 603-673-5050 and ask to speak to Human Resources. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in a reasonable amount of time.