Logistics and Distribution Manager

BlueCrest is a global, innovative leader in enterprise print, mail and customer communications. Our products include printers, inserters, sorters and parcel solutions—and a renewed commitment to innovative software and vote-by-mail solutions. We are proud to be an industry and market leader in the mail space. Although our manufacturing headquarters is based in Danbury, Connecticut, we are a global company with clients and team members in over 15 countries worldwide, including an expansive field service team comprised of over eight-hundred specialized field service technicians. Advancing our clients’ operations to meet the demands of the future takes a great team and hard work. We move quickly to creatively solve problems and implement change. Most of all we cherish our role as a trusted and innovative technology partner. We provide a supportive and inclusive working environment for employees where individuals can thrive, and teams can flourish. Our BlueCrest culture is reflected by our core behaviors: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Resourcefulness and Enthusiasm (I CARE). It is with these behaviors in mind that we approach every customer, every idea, every product, and every employee, every day. It is the essence of how we interact and work—it’s how things get done at BlueCrest. SUMMARY: * The Logistics and Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing our 3PL and transportation operations within North America. They will manage our partners, including pricing, master service agreements, KPI’s as well as daily optimization coordination of order cycle. Meet and exceed cost, productivity, and customer service delivery KPI’s. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Strategically plan and manage freight providers and brokers * Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets * Implement and oversee freight routing policy and procedures * Keep track of quality, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency * Resolve any arising escalations * Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements * Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management or related Logistics and distribution field * Proven working experience as a freight manager * Proven spend management capabilities * Demonstrated competency of global trade compliance * Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff * Proficient in standard shipping software * Demonstrated competency with cross-functional engagement and collaboration * Proficient computer skills – particularly Microsoft Office applications * Experience with D365 is desired * Highly organized and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities with a sense of urgency * Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills * Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled