Global Logistics Manager: Optimize Ops & Delivery

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Support

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation time

Personal days

Floating holiday

Sick days

Volunteer hours

Company holidays

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead planning, optimization, and operations to reduce costs and improve delivery times from supplier to customer. You will oversee warehouse staff, maintain service levels, and drive process improvements across inbound and outbound distribution in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires experience in domestic/international freight, WMS familiarity, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with domestic, international and cartage freight forwarding warehousing services.
• 3 - 5 Years Experience.
• Understand Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and their capabilities.
• Manage a Departmental/Facility Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Clear written and verbal communications.
• Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.
• Good time management skills.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance and adhere to policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and control the flow of materials and information from origin to delivery.
• Manage warehouse operations staff in day-to-day Value Added Services and Warehouse tasks.
• Maintain quality and customer service in resolutions of escalated transportation and logistics issues.
• Review and adjust staff to meet goals and KPIs through meetings.
• Provide cost-effective freight in/out flow to support inbound/outbound needs.
• Ensure warehousing delivers high service levels to external and internal customers.
• Identify opportunities and implement solutions through project management.
• Maximize efficiency with warehouse, inbound/outbound, and cartage operations.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to drive improvements.
• Monitor stock levels, delivery times, and transport costs.
• Ensure safe working environment and train teammates on best practices.
• Participate in interview/onboarding processes for new teammates.

Skills

Team player

Work ethic

Growth mindset

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

WMS

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead planning, optimization, and operations to reduce costs and improve delivery times from supplier to customer. You will oversee warehouse staff, maintain service levels, and drive process improvements across inbound and outbound distribution in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires experience in domestic/international freight, WMS familiarity, and strong communication.