Lead - Logistics

About the role

The Lead Logistics Specialist will organize the distribution of goods and supplies. The Lead Logistics Specialist will ensure that the right items are delivered to the right locations on time and at a good cost.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8+ billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and coordinate material deliveries to job sites.
• Facilitate material orders to align with project schedules.
• Forecast needs for projects.
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints.
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Handle other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional and able to lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Able to learn Company and customer project management systems.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
• Minimum of three (3) years of logistics experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Minimum years of experience: 2‑4 years.
• License required: No.
• Minimum education: High School.
• Career path: Position promotes into Logistics Manager position.

Pay

Min USD $22.00/Hr. Max USD $25.00/Hr.