Logistics Manager Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Global Supply Chain Manager Company: Jones Lang LaSalle Location: Chicago, IL Description: Org Marketing Statement Responsibilities Develop and align the procurement strategy with business line objectives (short term), then with overall enterprise objectives (long term) Develop a globally consistent procurement process for multi billion dollar spend across operating and capital categories Ensure strategy is consistently implemented globally and appropriate metrics are measured to demonstrate success Manage high level firm executive management, internal customers, client and key supplier relationships across the globe Conduct a current state assessment of our existing capabilities leveraging benchmarking and best practices to formulate a global service delivery model Determine optimal organizational structure to execute the global service deliver model Ensure procurement tools are integrated across the globe to drive consistency and deliver cost savings to our clients Sell/commercialize the firm’s Supply Chain value creation algorithm internally and externally Deliver incremental margin thru new service offerings based on supply chain Capitalize on supply chain to drive new business development opportunities Partner with sales team to sell the Supply Chain value creation model Align the roles and capabilities of supply chain partners to deliver cost savings for our clients Optimize global structure and partnership of our supply chain partners for scale, access, flexibility, sustainability, and risk Ensure dedicated sourcing managers around the globe leverage the firm’s multi national supply chain partners Create and lead a high performing virtual team of supply chain professionals by sourcing and developing diverse talent who can evolve with the industry Qualifications Minimum 15+ years experience building supply solutions with global supply base Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, MBA strongly preferred Ability to travel frequently, and on short notice Proven ability to lead teams in decentralized environment Exceptionally strong presentation skills with a proven track record of winning new business Published work in the supply solution area formal presentation/sales skills development training Excellent verbal and written communication skills Computer proficiency in MS applications Position based in Chicago Corporate Office or Open Home Office Location Equal Employment Opportunity

Job Title: Manager, Supply Chain Company: McCain Foods USA Location: Lisle, IL Description: He/She will have direct responsibility to the Demand Planning function and be required to span the supply chain as it relates to Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Optimization, and Supply Chain administration. The successful candidate will interact and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.  A leader in thought and action, this person must excel in situations with little direction but passion for finding the solution.  He/She will be able to collaborate cross functionally to drive improvements in supply chain processes. He/She will execute with excellence to meet the key performance indicators that support McCain business objectives. Accountabilities: 1.       50% - Leading and Managing the Demand Planning and S&OP initiatives2.       35% - Support Supply Optimization projects w/ focus on Inventory reduction3.       15% - Supply Chain Administration (Functional owner of SCM data) Duties/Responsibilities:  Manage 2 Demand Planners to support the forecasting needs of the business ensuring we deliver against forecast accuracy improvements and monthly Sales and Operations timelines. Drive cost improvements and enabler initiatives related to Inventory reduction  with a path forward towards a Replenishment strategy Be the SME for Supply Chain data requirements building best in class Standard Operating Procedures understanding legacy requirements with future customer needs Lead budgeting process for supply planning to meetneeds of our internal customers. Knowledge/Skill Requirements:  Min. of 5 years of Supply Chain exp in Food Industry Pref. Bachelors degree with emphasis in Supply Chain, Financ/economics Consideration to candidates with Replenishment strategy knowledge and S&OP leadership experience Must be comfortable working cross functionally having accountability without direct responsibility for meeting deadlines and moving projects forward

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator Company: OfficeTeam Location: Chicago, IL Description: Logistics CoordinatorOfficeTeam is currently recruiting for logistics coordinators for our clients in the Rosemont area. As a logistics coordinator, you would be responsible for order entry, customer service, coordination of air import and ocean export shipments, communication with overseas offices, and maintaining vendor relations. Individuals who apply for the logistics coordinator position need to have the following qualifications: air import and ocean export experience, computer proficiency, awareness of deadlines, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize. For the logistics coordinator position, we are seeking individuals with 2-3 years of prior experience in logistics, specifically air import and ocean export. If you possess the above qualifications, please apply to the logistics coordinator position.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Additional InformationLocation: Rosemont, ILJob ID: 01360-107620Experience: If you meet the requirements of the position, please apply.Unit: OfficeTeam

Job Title: GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - Chicago Corporate Office or Open Location Company: Jones Lang LaSalle Location: Chicago, IL Description: Join the world leader in real estate services and money management - and a company recognized by Chicago magazine as one of the city's best places to work! Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2009 global revenue of $2.5 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 60 countries from 750 locations worldwide, including 180 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.4 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company's investment management business, is one of the worlds largest and most diverse in real estate with more than $40 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit our Web site, www.us.joneslanglasalle.com. GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - Chicago Corporate Office or Open Location Responsibilities  Develop and align the procurement strategy with business line objectives (short-term), then with overall enterprise objectives (long-term) Develop a globally consistent procurement process for multi-billion dollar spend across operating and capital categories Ensure strategy is consistently implemented globally and appropriate metrics are measured to demonstrate success Manage high level firm executive management, internal customers, client and key supplier relationships across the globe Conduct a current state assessment of our existing capabilities leveraging benchmarking and best practices to formulate a global service delivery model Determine optimal organizational structure to execute the global service deliver model Ensure procurement tools are integrated across the globe to drive consistency and deliver cost savings to our clients Sell/commercialize the firm's Supply Chain value creation algorithm internally and externally Deliver incremental margin thru new service offerings based on supply chain Capitalize on supply chain to drive new business development opportunities Partner with sales team to sell the Supply Chain value creation model Align the roles and capabilities of supply chain partners to deliver cost savings for our clients Optimize global structure and partnership of our supply chain partners for scale, access, flexibility, sustainability, and risk Ensure dedicated sourcing managers around the globe leverage the firm's multi-national supply chain partners Create and lead a high performing virtual team of supply chain professionals by sourcing and developing diverse talent who can evolve with the industry Requirements:  Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, MBA strongly preferred Minimum 15+ years experience building supply solutions with global supply base Ability to travel frequently, and on short notice Proven ability to lead teams in decentralized environment Exceptionally strong presentation skills with a proven track record of winning new business Published work in the supply solution area; formal presentation/sales skills development training Excellent verbal and written communication skills Computer proficiency in MS applications Start a lasting career with Jones Lang LaSalle today! We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To be considered, please visit our Web site at www.us.am.joneslanglasalle.com/UnitedStates/EN-US/Pages/Careers.aspx to apply online. All resumes MUST BE submitted via our web site. Please reference Job: 12646. Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Manager of Supply Chain Company: Advocate Health Care Location: Des Plaines, IL Description: Provides oversight and direction for ALL materials / supply chain functions within the medical group to ensure compliance with all of the system's supply chain initiatives, purchasing policies and procedures including both clinical, non clinical, equipment, capital and non capital expenditures, service and maintenance agreements.Accountabilities:1. Responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of processes and procedures for all supply chain - procurement functions for the medical group.2. Responsible for providing monthly and annual report on all supply chain - procurement functions and activities and corresponding budgetary impacts.3. Directs professional services for the operation of mail rooms and mail ? courier services (MedSpeed) and the purchasing of copiers, printers and fax machines within the organization.4. Develop and implantation of a group wide customer satisfaction and quality control process for all areas of responsibility, and other areas of the facilities and construction department.

Job Title: Manager, Inventory Control Company: Walgreens Location: Deerfield, IL Description: Responsible for managing the logistics, distribution, merchandise forecasting placement and slotting process for all online non-pharmacy self-service inventories in an effort to continually meet and exceed customer expectations. Acts as liaison to related distribution center management, customer service staff, and Corporate to track inbound receipt of goods.Drives forecasting team coordination efforts to ensure web order fulfillment of basic and seasonal goods. Maintains distribution centers (DCs) inventory to meet real-time customer demands while keeping inventory levels at just-in-time levels to save capital dollars. Tracks the trend of goods sold during promotions and periods of time to factor up/down DC inventory levels.Reviews and analyzes daily and weekly customer update reports to ensure that eCommerce customer orders are being fulfilled promptly and in accordance with policy guidelines. Resolves any outstanding issues.Monitors Distribution Center(s) fulfillment area inventory levels to ensure self-service general and web-exclusive items are in stock. Determines the product type used and inventory levels of fulfillment area packing material necessary to fulfill eCommerce customer orders (e.g. boxes, paper, plastic bags, etc.).Periodically conducts Distribution Center on-site visits and inspections of the eCommerce fulfillment area to ensure customer order fulfillment policies and guidelines are met, and to identify, discuss, and propose solutions to eCommerce logistics workflow and fulfillment issues.Creates and submits cost-benefit proposals for eCommerce order fulfillment and system enhancements, to include reviewing and recommending the most cost effective shipping options (e.g.UPS, USPS, FedEx, etc.) for online customer orders.Investigates, mediates, and resolves logistic exceptions (e.g., mispick items, damaged merchandise,proper working relations between fulfillment staffs, etc.) between eCommerce and the distribution center(s). Identifies and proposes solutions to Logistics and IT concerning computer system issues that affecteCommerce logistics workflow and customer order fulfillment.Monitors inventory and trends in customer purchase orders as they relate to item availability; makes recommendations, based upon past performance and current market projections, to eCommerce Replenishment Buyers regarding products most likely to sell in a given market.Manages promotional exceptions/sampling programs and state restricted items. Ensures items with state restrictions are not shipped.Manages the return procedures provided to the stores (via StoreNet) for customer returns of web-exclusive merchandise to stores. Monitors items scheduled for delivery to the Distribution Center fulfillment area to ensure items arrive on time.Cultivates team morale, motivation, and performance through continuous training and mentorship, settingobtainable performance goals, clear communication, and providing constructive feedback.Establishes, maintains, and manages open communication channels between Distribution Center (s)For more company information, please visit walgreens.com.

Job Title: Procurement Sourcing Manager - Logistics & SC Services - North America Company: Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company Location: Chicago, IL Description: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company is a recognized leader in confections with a wide range of product offerings including gum, mints, hard and chewy candies, lollipops, and chocolate. The company has operations in more than 40 countries and distributes its world-famous brands in more than 180 countries. Three of these brands - Juicy Fruit®, Wrigley's Spearmint®, and Altoids® - have heritages stretching back more than a century. Other well-loved brands include Orbit®, Extra®, Starburst®, Doublemint®, Skittles®, Freedent®, Airwaves®, Life Savers®, Eclipse®, and Winterfresh®. Wrigley is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., and operates as a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, a private, family-owned company founded in 1911. Mars, Incorporated is one of the world's largest food companies, generating global revenues of $30 billion annually and producing some of the world's leading brands in six segments that include Chocolate, Drinks, Food, Petcare, Symbioscience and Wrigley. FUNCTIONLead strategic sourcing activities for logistics services and other indirect materials and services for Wrigley North America. SCOPE OF ACTIVITIESThe Wrigley North America Procurement team is responsible for identifying and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives that contribute to three strategic imperatives:  1) cost containment, 2) ensure fulfillment and 3) drive revenue.  In this role, the incumbent will manage in excess of $70MM in categories that include, but are not limited to, truckload, less than truckload (LTL), air, ocean and small parcel freight.  This position may also support other regional indirect materials and services categories such as factory services, fleet or office supplies.Performs spend analysis and develops sourcing roadmap focused on cost savings, process improvement and supplier management.Strategically sources logistic services and other indirect materials and services for the region utilizing the WSSM (Wrigley Strategic Sourcing Methodology) process.  Implements supplier relationship management strategies that will ensure ongoing cost improvements, on time delivery, quality and service.Builds and sustains strong relationships with stakeholders.Works to identify and implement sustainability and technology projects.Research and partner with minority and women owned business partners that will become long term strategic suppliers to Wrigley. Utilizes e-sourcing as a key enabler for contract management and for RFX events.Collaborates with other business units to identify and implement synergistic savings initiatives.Leverages best practices for logistics services and indirect procurement.Years of Experience:       3-5 years sourcing/supply management experience or category specific expertise with a proven track record of success Degree(s):                          Undergraduate degree required – preferably in Procurement, Materials Management, Logistics, Engineering or Finance Language Fluency:           Fluent in English Technical Competencies:             Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently, not requiring a high degree of guidance; exceptional leadership skills.Must have the ability to work with all levels of management, including senior executives.Aptitude and willingness to learn strategic sourcing, if not currently trained.Project management and team building skills.Ability to deliver results through cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.Strong communication (oral and written).    Strong business acumen with a focus on financial and analytical skills.Ability to deliver results via influence; excellent persuasion and consensus building skills.Negotiation and change management skills.Ability to travel 15-20% of time, including global travel. If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id Register to View -8072 Location:Chicago, IL Job Category:Logistics/Transportation

Job Title: Human Resource Manager - Supply Chain Company: Grainger Location: Lake Forest, IL Description: Job ID: 17520Position Description:The Human Resource Manager provides Human Resource partnership and support to Sourcing and Global Supply Chain.• Work with business partners in Sourcing, Grainger Global Sourcing and Global Supply Chain to align human resources strategy and programs that support business goals.• Assess business needs on an ongoing basis and partner with HR centers of expertise to develop and deploy programs and services that drive improved human performance. • Drive change management discipline with business leaders on key initiatives to achieving performance.• Manage employee relations practices necessary to maintaining a positive employee-employer relationship and promoting a high level of employee engagement. • Provide expertise in areas of human capital planning, performance management, talent acquisition, compensation management, and employee and organization development.Position Requirements:• BA, BS - preferred emphasis in Human Resources Management or related business experience.• Five to seven years of progressive human resources management experience with strong background in employee relations, coaching, performance management, employee engagement, organization development, talent acquisition, and compensation. • A demonstrated ability to listen to other people. Effective interpersonal communication, persuasion and creative problem solving skills are required. Possess strong assessment and decision making skills; outstanding ability to influence and build relationships both within the organization and with external sources; and is a persuasive communicator in on-on-one, small group, or large group settings.• Ability to work with a diverse workforce and cross-functional to build strong internal partner relations.• Occasional travel.Grainger is an equal opportunity employer.Grainger is a Fortune 500 company and the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions throughout North America with sales of over $6 billion. Through its network of nearly 600 branches, large distribution network and multiple Web sites, Grainger helps customers save time and money by providing them with the right products to keep their facilities running..

Job Title: PURCHASING AND INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER Company: ILMO Products Company Location: Springfield, IL Description: PURCHASING AND INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER ILMO Products Co. has an opening for a Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager based out of Jacksonville, IL. Responsible for all purchasing and inventory control activities. Desire Bachelors Degree and 5 years of experience in purchasing or related field. Candidates must have a Certified Purchasing Manager accreditation. In addition to competitive wages, ILMO offers an excellent benefit and 401k package. Apply in person or send resume to ILMO Products, 7 Eastgate Drive, Jacksonville, IL 62650 or email Register to View by March 19th.

Job Title: Mgr Logistics Engineering 2/3 Company: Northrop Grumman Location: Rolling Meadows, IL Description: Title: Mgr Logistics Engineering 2/3Category: LogisticsLocation: Rolling Meadows, IL / USA Sector: Electronic SystemsPosting ID: ES/091398This job is eligible for theRefer a Friendprogram.Description:Responsible for the performance of ATE eCass logistics programs within cost, schedule , and performance parameters. Determines requirements for and manages ES, spares optimization, field service support, depot partnerships and overall CLS/PBL processes. In this position, the candidate must have experience with NGC product lines or military equivalent experience. This project manager position supports the preparation of proposals, proposal work statements and specifications, logistics operation budgets, and financial terms conditions of the contract. Establishes and monitors adherence to program plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions. Familiarity with DoD acquisition procedures will be a plus for this position. Experience in supply chain, inventory, ILS, depot or production management will be necessary. Experience in PBL contracts will be a plus. Must possess strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of management. Requires ability to work independently without extensive day-to-day supervision. Must display appropriate presentation skills. Military experience is preferred. US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance required. No relocation assistance is available. Education: M2- Bachelors degree plus 6-8 years of relevant experience, or M3 - Bachelors degree plus 10 or more years of experience. Common Job Description:Reviews field support requirements and recommends tool and test equipment. Establishes calibration requirements for field systems/equipment including all maintenance tasks. Performs maintenance and maintainability demonstrations for customers. Reviews handbooks for technical adequacy. Assists in the development of maintenance engineering and logistics support. Plans and contributes to proposal efforts. Security Clearance Required.