Logistics Manager Job at Vego Garden, Houston, TX

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  • Vego Garden
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Company Profile:

Vego Garden is making gardening as accessible and sustainable as possible, while encouraging gardening to be an avenue for personal and community development! Since its successful launch in 2020, Vego Garden has become the Top Gardening Brand and one of the fastest growing consumer brands in the country! With the brand success and rapid growth over the last 4 years, Vego Garden is now operating out of the 200,000 square feet HQ distribution center along with our beautiful 5-acre Farm. Vego Garden has over 100+ dedicated employees in the US and overseas. Our amazing, raised garden beds are long-lasting, eco-friendly, safe for kids and pets and are available in the biggest retailers, such as Home Depot, Menards, Walmart, etc. Thanks to our incredible customers and outstanding team members, we have donated over 3,000 garden beds to youth education, communities in need, and other philanthropic causes as part of our Vego Kids and Giving Back Programs.

Vego Garden Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a Logistics Manager to join our vibrant team and help us to spread the joy of gardening! If you have relevant experience and are passionate about sustainable living and making a difference, we would love to have you on our team!

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Supply Chain Management : Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Transportation Coordination: Oversee transportation operations, including carrier selection, route planning, and freight cost management.
  • Vendor Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners to negotiate contracts and improve service levels. 
  • Strategic Cost Leveraging: Negotiate shipping prices and discounts, strategize to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze logistics data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to enhance operational performance.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor logistics staff, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring adherence to best industry practices.
  • Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with industry regulations, trade policies, tariffs, and safety standards; conduct regular audits and risk assessments.
  • Comply with Company policies and procedures.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field is required.
  • 5+ years of proven leadership abilities with experience managing teams and driving performance improvements.
  • Extensive working knowledge of UPS/DHL, LTL and Ocean Freight.
  • E-commerce background preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in logistics software and tools.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Familiar with pricing structures of major domestic and international logistics vendors, with the ability to analyze shipping costs based on shipping volume. 
  • Comprehension of the logistics auditing process. Capable of finding discrepancies between the quote and the invoice, and knowing how to dispute incorrect charges with logistics providers. 
  • Proficient knowledge of auditing software to analyze cost saving and efficiency.

Physical Demands:

This position primarily involves working at a desk and operating a computer for prolonged periods with moderate walking and standing.

Job Location and Work Schedule:

  • This is a full-time, on-site position based out of Tomball, TX.
  • 13808 Boudreaux Road, Bldg. #2, Tomball, TX 77377.
  • Monday through Friday.
  • 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch break 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm.

Benefits

  • The salary range is $75,000 - $100,000.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off.
  • 7 paid Holidays.
  • 2 Floating Holidays.
  • 401k contribution match of 4%.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans. The Company pays 100% of premiums for its employees for Dental, Vision, Life, and select Medical plans.
  • Toll Roads Allowance of $100 per month.
  • Phone Allowance of $50 per month.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Overseas, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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