Logistics Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead day-to-day logistics, warehouse, and distribution operations. This is a hands-on operational leadership role responsible for ensuring goods move efficiently from receiving through to final delivery, managing a team, and hitting service-level and cost targets.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and outbound shipping.
• Manage transportation and distribution planning, including carrier coordination, route/delivery scheduling, and freight cost control.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, reconciliation, and discipline around stock movement processes.
• Monitor and report on logistics KPIs: on-time delivery, order accuracy, freight cost per unit, warehouse utilization, and fulfillment lead time.
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, including performance reviews and rate negotiations.
• Lead, schedule, and develop the warehouse and logistics team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements in the warehouse.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase throughput, reduce cost, and reduce errors (e.g., layout optimization, WMS utilization, automation).
• Coordinate with Procurement, Sales, and Customer Service to align inbound supply and outbound delivery with demand.
• Manage the logistics/warehouse operating budget and control costs against targets.
• Handle escalations related to shipping delays, damaged goods, or delivery issues.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-8 years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or distribution operations, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory control practices, and transportation management.
• Experience managing carriers, 3PLs, and freight negotiations.
• Solid understanding of warehouse safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising warehouse/logistics staff.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to track KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
• Certification in logistics or supply chain (e.g., CLTD, CSCP) is a plus.