Job Abstract

Join us as Logistics Manager | Washington Marriott Capitol Hill and be a part of a collaborative team of hospitality pros who are dedicated to curating and delivering hotel experiences as unique as the city they call home. We are looking for a reliable Logistics Manager to be responsible for the overall supply chain management. Your responsibilities will include organizing and monitoring storage and distribution of goods - The goal is to manage the entire order cycle so as to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction.

WHEN YOU'RE HERE:

PM Perks

• Medical (5 plans to choose from + eligible first full month)
• Dental + Vision options
• 401k 3% match
• PTO + Sick begins accruing Day 1
• 7 Paid Company Wide Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• Same Day Pay
• Short Term Disability options
• Life Insurance Options
• Hotel discounts
  

Summary of Job Essentials

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Logistics Manger ensures that products and inventories move from one place to another efficiently and cost-effectively. Logistics and supply chain management is a key responsibility of the Logistics Manager, working to plan, control, and implement the storage and flow of products, materials, and information for the hotel and all retail stores. This person is expected to develop, and propose improvements to distribution procedures, and is responsible for ensuring timeliness and accountability. Responsibilities include the tracking of all items in and out of the Loading Dock area, and to ensure all proper documentation is completed in compliance with procedures. The Manager must be able to implement directives from upper management and have the ability to provide logistical support to all the departments within the hotel and retail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shipping and Receiving

• Responsible for the creation of all documentation (including packing slips) related to specific delivery or shipment requirements.
• Receives and appropriately documents incoming merchandise, promotional items.
• Maintaining a notebook/tracking reports, documents any shortages or damages, and reports these to the supervisor.
• Records all UPS, DHL or FedEx incoming or outgoing packages for all departments.
• Responsible for receiving, stocking, distributing and packing items in addition to inventory control.
• Controlling access to and from the building (Associates and Vendors only).
• Controlling unauthorized vehicles.

Inventory Control

• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle for the hotel and all retails stores
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Responsible for counting items received or shipped, checking them against packing lists, recording any discrepancies, and reporting those to the supervisor.
• Inventory and track propane usage and ensure propane tanks are replenished a timely manner.
• Instruct suppliers to store items in designated areas.
• Will be required to contact department to receive their goods.

Loading Dock Maintenance

• Responsible for cleanliness of the loading dock areas.
• Check to ensure that all equipment in the loading dock is functioning properly on a daily basis (loading dock and overhead door, barriers/barricades and lift gates).
• Responsible for ensuring empty pallets are removed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for having cardboard bales, scrap metal and other recyclables picked up. Must record all information (number of pallets, weight of bale & metal, etc.) and provide to supervisor.
• Responsible for contacting vendors for trash pickups.
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain
• Proven working experience as a Logistics Manager
• Record of successful distribution and logistics management
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions:

• Must have operational knowledge of shipping & receiving equipment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to work independently and establish/manage priorities is a must.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains data integrity and ensures all data and reports are accurate and timely.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Access. (Must)
• Ability to deal with difficult, complex, or sensitive issues
• May be required to work on weekends, and evenings may be required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Associate will be subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold, noise, hazards and atmospheric conditions (fumes, odor, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation). While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, and climb up/down stairs. The associate is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit and must lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Job requires frequent use of heavy equipment including forklifts, Tug carts/trailers, and pallet jacks.

ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times and communicate well with others. Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

Our customers/vendors are our priority. One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with staff and patrons. It is essential to remain professional at all times, and to treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances. Every PM Hotel Group associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day. The position is a key ambassador and representative of PM Hotel Group’s Support Center.

WORK HABITS:

In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance. You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job, and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something. During major service hours it is expected to have the position expedite in front of the line and be visible to the guests in the dining room.

SAFETY & SECURITY:

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to PM Hotel Group. Every PM Hotel Group associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

NOTE:

This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate's supervisor. Furthermore, this description is subject to change, at the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an "at will" associate.

WHO ARE WE?

ABOUT PM HOTEL GROUP | Awards + Accolades:

• Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Hospitality as seen in Hotel Business (2019)
• Fastest Growing Private Companies in DC – Washington Business Journal (2020 + 2019)
• Inc 5000 – Fastest Growing Private Hospitality Companies (2019)
• AHLA Paving the Way Award 2021 – Vanessa Stanley
• PM is PEOPLE-POWERED

At PM Hotel Group we are passionate about fostering an environment that allows our associates to thrive. Creating a culture dedicated to respect, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed, we encourage our associates to express themselves and their unique talents. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion.?

A top-15 hotel management company, PM Hotel Group has over two decades of experience building relationships with brands, partners, and third-party hotel owners. We know that our greatest resource is our people, and this people-first mindset is at the heart of our corporate DNA.