Logistics Assistant Manager

Employbridge; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployBridge seeks a Logistics Assistant Manager in Columbia, SC, to support warehouse operations, material planning, and logistics activities. The role emphasizes maintaining material availability, inventory accuracy, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate has automotive manufacturing experience, strong ERP knowledge, and proven leadership skills to lead logistics and warehouse teams toward cost reductions and production alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of logistics, warehouse, inventory, or supply chain leadership experience.
• Manufacturing experience required; automotive industry experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and material planning to support production requirements.
• Oversee warehouse operations, cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and FIFO compliance.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities and transportation providers.
• Maintain ERP master data and ensure accurate inventory transactions.
• Lead and develop logistics and warehouse team members.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Problem-solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Logistics Assistant Manager to support and oversee warehouse operations, inventory control, material planning, and logistics activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Columbia, SC. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability, maintaining inventory accuracy, optimizing logistics processes, and leading warehouse and logistics personnel. The ideal candidate will have strong supply chain experience, ERP system knowledge, and a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Automotive manufacturing experience is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory levels and material planning to support production requirements.
• Oversee warehouse operations, cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and FIFO compliance.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities and transportation providers.
• Maintain ERP master data and ensure accurate inventory transactions.
• Lead and develop logistics and warehouse team members.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of logistics, warehouse, inventory, or supply chain leadership experience.
• Manufacturing experience required; automotive industry experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.

Ideal Candidate:

A hands-on logistics leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and excels at balancing inventory, material flow, warehouse operations, and team leadership. They are highly organized, analytical, and driven to improve processes while ensuring production and customer demands are met efficiently.