Logistics Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Own and oversee daily transportation, shipping, receiving, and distribution operations.
• Lead coordination of inbound and outbound freight schedules to meet customer and production demands.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods while maintaining service quality standards.
• Own performance of freight cost, routing efficiency, and carrier outcomes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third-party logistics providers, freight carriers, and vendors.

KPI & Performance Management

• Own, track, and report key logistics performance metrics including service, cost, and carrier performance.
• Analyze operational data and implement corrective actions to improve results.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and operational efficiency.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence

• Partner with plant leadership, procurement, customer service, and finance to align logistics with production and customer needs.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for logistics performance across functions.
• Influence decision-making to optimize service levels, cost structure, and operational efficiency.
• Assist in the analysis of offsite warehousing strategy and optimization.
• Provide guidance and coordination to warehouse and operational teams without direct reporting authority.

Process Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing logistics performance.
• Identify and implement scalable process improvements using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Drive enhancements in routing, scheduling, and network efficiency.