Logistics Manager

Advantage Technical; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% Bonus

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Depot Manager to oversee shipping, receiving, warehouse, and facility operations at depot locations in the United States. This hands-on leadership role combines logistics management, cable-handling operations, equipment oversight, inventory control, and facility management.

The position requires flexibility for international travel up to 40% and 24/7 emergency support when needed, with an Association degree preferred and DoD clearance ability.

Qualifications

• Experience managing logistics, warehouse, depot, marine, manufacturing, or other hands-on operational environments.
• Experience supervising laborers, stevedores, warehouse personnel, or similar teams.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% internationally.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping, receiving, warehouse, and facility operations at depot locations.
• Coordinate cable movements and supervise dock and warehouse personnel.
• Manage depot assets, inventory, and customer storage agreements.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and oversee equipment repairs.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and cost-efficiency across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics management

Team supervision

Safety & compliance

Communication

Coordination

Equipment operation

Education

Associate degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree acceptable

Tools

Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000 + Bonus: 4%

Travel: Up to 40% international travel – shoreside

Field Pay: Eligible

Clearance: Must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance

Education: Associate degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree also acceptable

Position Overview

The Depot Manager is responsible for overseeing shipping, receiving, warehouse, and facility operations at depot locations. This is a hands‑on leadership position combining logistics management, cable-handling operations, equipment oversight, inventory control, and facility management.

The Depot Manager will coordinate cable movements, supervise dock and warehouse personnel, manage depot assets and inventory, and ensure operations are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. The position requires flexibility for international travel and 24/7 emergency or operational support when required.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Logistics

• Coordinate loading, unloading, and movement of cable and materials using cranes, forklifts, and other material‑handling equipment.
• Coordinate cable transfers between domestic and international depot locations.
• Supervise and direct stevedores, dock workers, warehouse personnel, and other operational labor.
• Ensure materials are handled safely and according to established operational procedures.

Inventory & Customer Management

• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing cable, materials, and equipment.
• Manage customer inventory and ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Prepare cost estimates for depot-related projects and services.
• Review project billing for accuracy.
• Administer and maintain customer storage agreements.

Facilities & Asset Management

• Oversee the condition and maintenance of depot buildings, grounds, cranes, forklifts, and other operational equipment.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and facility maintenance as needed.
• Ensure depot assets remain safe, operational, and available to support business requirements.
• Monitor expenses and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Balance financial performance with operational requirements and customer service expectations.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure depot activities comply with company policies, safety procedures, and applicable operational requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture across warehouse, dock, and cable-handling activities.
• Maintain integrity and accountability in all business and operational practices.

Travel & Availability

• Travel internationally up to approximately 40% to support global depot operations and cable-handling activities.
• Be available on a 24/7 on-call basis for emergencies and urgent operational requirements.
• Successfully complete and maintain required Fit for Duty examinations for international travel.

Required Qualifications

• Experience managing logistics, warehouse, depot, marine, manufacturing, or other hands‑on operational environments.
• Experience supervising laborers, stevedores, warehouse personnel, or similar operational teams.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple operational priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to operate, or be trained to operate, cranes, forklifts, and related material‑handling equipment.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 40%.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Maritime Studies, or a related field.
• Previous experience with submarine cable, cable installation, cable handling, marine operations, or related infrastructure.
• Experience managing inventory, budgets, vendors, facilities, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Previous experience supporting dock, port, warehouse, heavy‑equipment, or vessel-related operations.

Key Must-Haves

• Hands‑on operations/logistics leadership experience.
• Experience supervising operational labor.
• Comfortable around cranes, forklifts, heavy equipment, and material-handling operations.
• Ability to manage inventory, facilities, budgets, and operational schedules.
• Willingness to be on call 24/7 when needed.
• Willingness and ability to complete up to 40% international travel.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.