Power Sports Logistics Operations Manager Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose This role is responsible for the success of Power Sports Logistics operations through the guidance andmanagement of direct reports, feedback and response from and to internal stakeholders, and active engagementwith the Power Sports dealer network, third party service providers (3PL), and other vendor partners. This roleprovides leadership for three functional areas within the Power Sports Logistics team: Warehouse Operations,Dealer Services, and Returnable Crates operations, and directly contributes to all departmental objectives,including inventory management, process improvement, workflow efficiencies, capital and personnel resources,and spend control and improvements.

Additionally, a critical function held within this role is to set challenging plan-based goals with metrics designed toyield the best outcome/results with the defined resources founded on knowledge of industry standards andpractices that provides a best-in-class experience for Power Sports wholesale customer and is the foundation forthe retail customers experience. Application of analytical tools is required to communicate performance to planand goal to set team direction and define any needed countermeasures.

This role is also required to present key elements/information related to the efficient delivery of whole goods,Dealer support and interaction with Honda’s manufacturing facilities. These presentations and meetings arecrucial in providing clarity of performance to company goals and support the strategic development of futuredirections/plans.

Key Accountabilities Plan and act to achieve wholesale goals through quality and efficiency ofwarehousing operations. Monitor, evaluate, and report out on daily wholesaleachievements, logistics situation, distribution, and transportation situations, andimplement countermeasures.
Promote on-going quality and efficiency of dealer services operations. Monitor,evaluate, and report out on weekly/monthly achievements, dealer situations,order support, Special Sales and Department Inventory, and implementcountermeasures.
Manage the RTC team which includes coordinating returnable cratedevelopment, crate purchase negotiation, inventory management,refurbishment, vendor agreements and special projects related to ReturnableCrate operations.
Coordinate and support all model pack improvements and modification actionswith Honda factories. Assist with SP preparations for new model launches.
Support special projects, reporting, and other ad hoc logistics departmentneeds as business needs require.
Complete finance related activity and reporting (expense monitoring, expenseaccruals, spend analysis). Support divisional audit preparations and requests.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
5 years in logistics or powersports industry or relatable work environment highlypreferred.
Very Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to include documentation,reporting/presenting, follow-up techniques, organizational navigation, andinterpersonal, team building skills.
Strong strategic thinking abilities to problem solve in complex and collaborativeenvironments.
Leadership skills required to manage, capture and prioritize competing initiatives,ensuring achievement of dates and deliverables.
Must have the ability to think proactively and prioritize multiple work tasks to meetdeadlines.
In-depth knowledge of Powersports operations and products highly preferred.
Proficiency in all MSO applications with intermediate to high skill level with Excelrequired.
Experience with SAP desired and experience with Document Direct a plus.
Must be willing to travel.
Must be willing to physically move and/or transport 2W and 4W products.
This role has a strong “hands-on” aspect beyond normal office environment work.
What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost – Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued learning

Training and Development Programs Additional Offerings:

Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
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