Senior Logistics Manager

About the role

The Senior Logistics Manager at Ascentec Engineering is responsible for leading and continuously improving warehouse, material handling, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and distribution operations across assigned Ascentec Engineering locations. This role ensures the safe, accurate, efficient, and timely movement of materials and finished goods to support production requirements and meet customer commitments.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily receiving, storage, put-away, material movement, picking, packing, shipping, and distribution activities
• Manage material flow, kitting, staging, and internal movements to support manufacturing operations
• Oversee shipping execution, including parcel, LTL, expedited freight, carrier coordination, labeling, packaging, and shipment documentation
• Manage carrier selection, freight negotiations, transportation performance, and opportunities to reduce logistics cost
• Ensure warehouse tools, equipment, racks, and facilities are properly maintained and support safe, efficient operations
• Own inventory accuracy and material transaction discipline across warehouse and material handling processes
• Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliation, discrepancy investigation, and corrective actions
• Maintain documented controls and standard work to support traceability, consistency, and audit readiness
• Partner with production, planning, purchasing, engineering, and quality to align material availability and logistics execution with operational needs
• Coordinate with carriers, shipping agents, customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve inbound and outbound shipment issues
• Support cross-site coordination between Ascentec locations and partners to close logistics gaps and standardize effective practices
• Participate in planning and capacity discussions to support changing customer demand, new work, and business growth
• Establish, monitor, and report KPIs for inventory accuracy, on-time shipment performance, order fulfillment, productivity, freight cost, and safety
• Analyze operational data and recurring issues to prioritize corrective actions and process improvements
• Drive Lean, 5S, and process optimization initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase accuracy
• Standardize logistics and warehouse processes, documentation, training expectations, and operating controls
• Evaluate equipment, technology, warehouse systems, and layout improvements that increase safety, capacity, and efficiency

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in logistics, warehouse, material handling, shipping, or supply chain operations
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience supervising teams, including supervisors and hourly employees
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, material flow, receiving, shipping, and distribution processes
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems and shipping platforms; Epicor Kinetic experience is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and material accuracy improvements
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Experience managing parcel, LTL, expedited freight, carrier performance, and freight negotiations
• Experience in precision manufacturing, semiconductor, aerospace, or contract manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, warehouse safety practices, and 5S
• APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP, Lean / Six Sigma certification, or equivalent continuous improvement training
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification; valid driver's license as required by site responsibilities

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• ITAR requirements apply to employment with Ascentec Engineering

Skills

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to develop teams, set expectations, and drive accountability
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a strong focus on inventory accuracy and process consistency
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across shop floor, management, leadership, customers, and external partners
• Proactive in identifying risks, resolving escalations, and implementing sustainable corrective actions
• Adaptable and organized in a fast-paced, quick-turn environment with changing priorities
• High integrity, professional demeanor, and positive customer-focused attitude

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• 401k with company match up to 4%
• Tiered Quarterly Bonus Program
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off / paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs