Logistics Lead

Cornels Plumbing Heating & Air; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air is seeking a Logistics Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations and material logistics for Plumbing and HVAC. You will manage the warehouse team, coordinate purchasing, and ensure timely material availability for field work.

The role reports to the Operations Support Manager and involves a hybrid work setup with specific in-office days mandated by management. The pay range is $65,000–$75,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Leadership and clear communication across teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems independently.
• High attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Purchasing, warehouse, logistics, or inventory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations and supervise warehouse laborers.
• Assign and prioritize daily warehouse work tasks.
• Coordinate and manage ASAP requests.
• Enter Purchase Orders and assist with material ordering.
• Oversee receiving, inventory, and warehouse organization.
• Coordinate vehicle build-outs, rebuilds, and refreshes.
• Complete Plumbing and HVAC job costing.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Purchase Order entry

Inventory management systems

Fleet logistics coordination

Warehouse operations

Job description

Job Location: PORTLAND, OR 97229

Cornel's Plumbing, Heating & Air is looking for a motivated, organized leader to oversee the daily operations of our warehouse and material logistics for Plumbing and HVAC.

The Logistics Lead serves as the primary point of contact for Warehouse Laborers while managing warehouse operations, purchasing support, ASAP coordination, receiving, inventory, fleet logistics, and job costing. This position works closely with the Operations Support Manager to improve warehouse processes and ensure our field teams have the materials and support they need to succeed.

Full time, hybrid (specific set days of the week in office mandated by manager)

Pay Range: $65,000-75,000 annually

Reports To: Operations Support Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations and warehouse laborers.
• Assign and prioritize daily warehouse work.
• Coordinate and manage ASAP requests.
• Enter Purchase Orders and assist with material ordering.
• Oversee receiving, inventory, and warehouse organization.
• Coordinate vehicle build‑outs, rebuilds, and refreshes.
• Complete Plumbing and HVAC job costing.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve independently.
• High attention to detail.
• Purchasing, warehouse, logistics, or inventory experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Majority sedentary office work
• Ability to stand, walk, and be on feet for extended periods
• Frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach
• Ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighing 10-50 lbs

Success Looks Like

• A clean, organized, and efficient warehouse.
• Timely completion of ASAP requests.
• Accurate purchasing and Purchase Order entry.
• Accurate and timely completion of Plumbing and HVAC job costing.
• Strong communication with warehouse staff and other departments.
• Proactive problem‑solving and continuous process improvement.
• Warehouse laborers who are productive, supported, and understand daily priorities.
• Materials, tools, and inventory that are organized, accounted for, and readily available for the field.