Logistics Manager

UFP Industries, Inc.; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Las Vegas, NV, seeks a Logistics Manager to lead the division's Logistics, Shipping, and FG Warehouse Teams, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and accurate finished goods inventory.

You will qualify and schedule outbound freight, manage staffing and training, and coordinate with carriers to minimize damage and cost while maintaining strong safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 10 years of warehousing operations experience, preferably in a corrugated packaging manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years leading a logistics and distribution team as a manager.
• Extensive experience with Las Vegas and California logistics, brokers and carriers.
• Highly organized with the ability to perform in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and AMTECH.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and coordinate FG Warehouse functions to ensure safe storage and inventory accuracy.
• Oversee finished goods packaging to minimize transport damage.
• Ensure on-time delivery of IDX products from the division.
• Select and schedule freight carriers to deliver cost-effectively.
• Staff recruitment, training, and performance development.
• Monthly cycle-count reporting to Finance based on established procedures.
• Maintain safety compliance and PPE programs across the operation.
• Procure materials and arrange maintenance for warehouse equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Negotiation

Team management

Tools

ERP systems

AMTECH

Job description

Job Summary The Logistics Manager is responsible for leading the division's Logistics, Shipping, and FG Warehouse Teams. This manager is responsible for qualifying and scheduling freight outbound carriers based on cost, capabilities, schedule, and other relevant factors with timeliness and safe product delivery being paramount. The Finished Goods Inventory Management including cycle count and accuracy is also included in the purview of this manager.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, plan and coordinate all functions in the FG Warehouse to ensure safe and accessible storage of products as well as inventory accuracy
• Oversee, manage and implement all finished goods packaging so as to ensure minimal damage during transport.
• On-time delivery of all IDX products distributed from the division.
• Oversee the selection and scheduling of freight carriers to ensure that IDX products are delivered intact with minimal damage, on time, and cost-effective for all shipments
• Ensure proper staffing and develop employees through cross-training initiatives to ensure we build depth and leverage our skills base throughout the organization
• Responsible for Monthly Reporting of cycle count data to the Financial Team based on established procedures
• Maintain safety as a priority ensuring complete leadership and support on Safety Policies and Programs, including legal compliance, Personal Protective Equipment, and all other aspects of safety
• May be required to be involved in the recruiting process, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action
• Negotiate, purchase, schedule needed materials and supplies for the warehouse to include forklift and other warehouse equipment maintenance and repairs

Qualification

• 10 years experience in Warehousing Operations, preferably in a corrugated packaging manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a Logistics and Distribution Team as a manager
• Extensive experience with local Las Vegas and California logistics, working with brokers and carriers
• Highly organized with the tenacity to succeed in a constant high-pressure environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead, motivate and influence people at all levels internally and externally
• Excellent knowledge of ERP systems as well as good general computer skills preferably experienced in AMTECH
• A high level of communication skills including written, oral, negotiation, and collaboration is required

Salary Pay Range

$80,000-90,000 annually dependent on experience* *Pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.