Logistics Manager

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum. At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialize in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components—leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence. Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate ship dates to the sales organization based on available capacity and ensure ongoing communication with sales.
• Oversee the master production schedules to support customer service and identify improvements and solutions to planning processes.
• Make or recommend revisions to planned production schedules as necessary when schedules cannot be met, including planning/preparing backup schedules and directing production supervisors on utilization of personnel.
• Interface with the Sales department regarding demand forecasts, consignment stock management, and control inventory levels.
• Establish effective communication with all departments in Operations, QA, and Sales to ensure the on-time delivery of products through monitoring of orders from start to finish.
• Establish warehouse operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, customer service, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Ensure proper delivery of materials and services for production according to customer and production commitments.
• Work with U.S. Customs & freight forwarders to help solve or provide information for import and export issues.
• Screen, hire, and coordinate training & development of warehouse personnel and issue work assignments.

Strategic and Project Tasks

• Work with the Plansee Logistic Group department to further develop and implement logistics strategies, systems, and rules.
• Manage logistics optimization projects.
• Train employees in logistics processes and other related topics.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain. Relative experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in warehouse, scheduling, planning, and purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MRP system.
• Experience using SAP R/3 Logistics module (emphasis on Production and Production Planning) is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including coaching, mentoring, and developing employees; fostering positive and productive working relationships; effectively managing team performance; and utilizing strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to build trust, collaborate across teams, manage relationships effectively, and create a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to work under strict time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing.
• CPIM & APICS certification is desired.

Pay

The base compensation for this position is between $100,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with skill and experience level. This role will also be bonus eligible as part of the Core Leadership Team.