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Logistics Manager ACM

Requisition ID:  12149
Location: 

Greenbelt, MD, US, 20770

Pay Type:  Salary
Estimated Wage Range $105,000-$120,000/Annually
Travel Requirement: 21-30%

COMPANY OVERVIEW  
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
Description: 

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Logistics Manager (“LM”) is a senior role within the Mid-Atlantic Ready Mix Management Team and provides leadership, motivation, development, and direction for the ready mix dispatch and customer service representative teams. The primary responsibilities encompasses developing the Logistics strategy and executing on the distribution of ready mix concrete, ensuring that our customers receive timely and appropriate delivery fulfilment. Responsibilities include ensuring that a high level of customer service is maintained while achieving budgeted productivity and cost control.
The LM will be a key person responsible for transforming the way we manage ready mix deliveries; away from a traditional order fulfilment function to a customer focused, value added service offering. To the extent possible the LM will leverage emerging digital trends to create new offerings for an improved customer delivery experience. The LM is an integrator and facilitator working closely within the operations, sales and quality control teams to ensure effective customer and logistics solutions are coordinated and delivered.

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Achieves the Distribution Cost objectives of the region from a financial perspective. Improves productivity by analyzing all key performance indicators (KPIs), and developing and implementing strategies & tactics for improvement. Manages Dispatch working schedule and overtime costs.
  • Drives performance by coaching, performance managing, counselling, mentoring and developing Logistics department employees. Manages team to meet internal and external customer requirements.
  • Coordinates emergency situations with supervisory and N-2 staff, other department heads, GM, human resources, and staff.
  • Evaluates all information at hand to determine what type of actions are necessary to Minimize Delivery Cost and satisfy the delivery need.
  • Primary ownership POC for the region’s implementation of electronic tools relating to Logistics such as Command dispatching software, GPS tracking software, Concrete Direct, Call Center Phone Management tools, Truck Radio tools, call centre recorder, SAP and Excel.
  • Supports the Region’s Driver Recruitment Task Force, working cross functionally to adjust driver recruitment targets to meet business needs.
  • Assists the General Manager in the preparation of the budget, forecasts, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances and initiating corrective action.
  • Ensures compliance with all Federal and local legal requirements.
  • Maintains regular contact with Sales Manager & Operations Manager to determine Driver staffing needs required to fill customer demands.
  • Regularly communicates via phone, email or in person with customers to ensure customer service expectations are met and exceeded.

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years of supervisory experience within distribution or logisctics. Prior experience in ready mix concrete is a significant plus.
Field of Study Preferred: Business or Logistics
Required Work Experience: 5 years’ relevant experience
Required Computer and Software Skills: Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Travel Requirements: day travel - local up to 25% in the region (Maryland, DC and Virginia)
Additional Requirements:

  • Customer Focus
  • Managing Vision and Purpose
  • Business Acumen
  • Decision Quality
  • Planning
  • Developing Direct Reports and Others
  • Conflict Management
  • Drive for Results
  • English
  • Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviours.
  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Holistic Health & Well-being programs
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Paid time off & paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Dress for your day

 

 

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


Nearest Major Market: Washington DC

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