Manager Regional Logistics

About NACOS Marine:  

NACOS Marine is embarking on an exciting journey as we establish ourselves as a standalone organization following a divestiture. As a subsidiary of Wärtsilä, NACOS Marine has approximately 750 employees globally, including 50 in the USA.  

The Manager Regional Logistics is responsible for ensuring efficient and compliant logistics operations across the US. Key duties include managing warehouse facilities and personnel, overseeing external service providers, optimizing logistics processes, controlling budgets, ensuring adherence to regulations, and collaborating with global teams. The role also involves making data-driven decisions and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. This position will report to the Manager Global Logistics and Transportation and will have one direct report as the team expands. 

Location: This position will be based in the Greater Fort Lauderdale Area and will operate in a hybrid capacity, requiring 2 days in the office each week. 

Key responsibilities: 
 

• Ensure the safety and security of warehouse facilities and staff, external or internal. 

• Disciplinary and functionally manage and lead the logistical team and contacts in US.  

• Manage and oversee the performance of external providers, warehouse facilities and staff across multiple locations and ensure compliance with international warehousing regulations and standards. 

• Develop and manage the logistical budget, ensuring cost control and efficiency. 

• Close collaboration with the global transport and warehousing team, ensuring global standards. Participate in projects and initiatives as needed.  

• Develop, implement, and monitor optimization strategies for operational processes. Create business cases for cost-efficient implementation and define and manage KPIs to steer and improve transport, warehousing and parts availability. 

• Sourcing and analysis of logistics and transport data and visualization for data driven decisions. Present evaluations and analyses to all levels within the company. 

• Manage and oversee the performance of transportation providers, including carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers. 

• Assist in long-term volume planning with tendering and negotiation of transport services and storage locations for the region. 

• Stay updated on regional industry trends, regulations, and best practices to continuously improve processes. 

• Ensure compliance with international, regional and local laws and regulations, trade compliance, and standards. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, suppliers, and customers Communication and coordination with internal departments on all job levels. 

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years in logistics management, preferably in a regional or global role. 

• Must have familiarity with industry trends and regulations. 

• Must ensure compliance with international, regional, and local laws. 

• Experience managing warehouse facilities and staff is preferred. 

• Knowledge of international warehousing regulations and standards. 

• Budget development and cost control experience. 

• Strong leadership and team management skills. 

• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization. 

• Negotiation skills for transport and warehouse services - must have. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to collaborate with global teams and participate in projects. 

• A bachelor's degree or diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered. 

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time. 

Last application date: 18/05/2025 

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

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