Logistics and Materials Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations and personnel.
• Maintain inventory control systems to ensure accurate perpetual inventory and minimize variances.
• C Conduct regular inventory analysis to optimize stock levels, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and support working capital goals.
• Facilitate and supervise the annual physical inventory and lead cycle count programs to ensure accuracy.
• Manage plant level tactical buying of purchased material.
• Participate in the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process to align inventory levels with production and sales forecasts.
• Lead daily expedite processes and actively participate in all levels of production meetings.
• Develop, monitor, and report on key metrics, including inventory accuracy, past-due orders, recovery plans, and freight costs.
• Track and minimize premium freight usage; manage freight costs and logistics service providers.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction projects across logistics and materials functions.
• Support ISO certification and compliance with company quality systems.
• Provide effective leadership to employees, including training, coaching, performance reviews, and conflict resolution.
• Identify and develop high-potential individuals for future leadership opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, with accountability for attendance, conduct, and overall employee performance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Participate in daily, weekly, monthly, and annual planning meetings and contribute to strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management or related field is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, materials management, or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing warehouse and logistics personnel.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, lean principles, and materials planning.
• Certification in APICS, CLTD, or Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
• ERP/MRP, warehouse management and logistics systems experience