Logistics Manager

Allied Steel Buildings; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Steel Buildings seeks a Logistics Manager to lead shipping, transportation, and logistics for our PEMB manufacturing operations across North America.

Role requires coordinating with Production, Project Management, and carriers to ensure on-time delivery and cost-effective freight management. Strong leadership and familiarity with Strumis/ERP are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in logistics/shipping within manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Leadership experience in logistics or warehousing roles.
• Experience coordinating specialized freight (flatbed/overweight) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily with Production and Project Managers to ship PEMB components per schedule.
• Develop load plans to maximize trailer utilization and protect cargo.
• Establish carrier relationships and monitor freight costs.
• Provide regular shipment status updates and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure all shipping docs are accurate and complete.

Skills

Load planning

Carrier management

Transportation operations

Supply chain coordination

Project management

Excel/data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

TMS

Strumis/ERP familiarity

Job description

Who We Are:

Allied Steel Buildings is a global manufacturer of steel buildings and structural steel solutions, offering best-in-class design, engineering and project management seamlessly integrated into our clients’ processes. Since 2003, we have successfully delivered over 5,500 metal building projects across 72 countries, delivering building solutions for diverse industries, from data centers, sports & recreational facilities, aviation, manufacturing, equestrian & agricultural to commercial buildings and warehousing worldwide. We have 5 locations including our two manufacturing facilities,locatedin Texas and Spain,utilizecutting-edgetechnology, including robotics and automation, to ensure our manufactured materials set a new standard for quality in the industry.

Allied Culture:

At Allied, we believe great service matters from the start and finish of everything we do.Going the distance for our clients begins with taking care of our team members.They are our most important asset.We invest in their continuous development and recognize their contribution to our success.

Great workstarts with creatinggreat workenvironments, promoting collaboration for a team dedicated to creating value worldwide.The Allied Team is highly resourceful, innovative, and competent with extensive experience.Our culture is open, accessible,adaptiveand flexible, offering work-life balance, and empowering our people, because everyone’s voice matters.We promote “we” over “me” andsolutionsoriented creative thinking.It’sthe Allied way.

Job Summary:

The Logistics Manageris responsible forleading all shipping, transportation, andlogisticsactivities for Allied Fabricators’ structural steel and pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) manufacturing operations. This position ensures fabricated steel, secondary components, cladding materials, and project-specific shipments are delivered safely, accurately, and on schedule to support customer commitments throughout North America.

The Logistics Manager serves as the primary link between Production, Project Management, Shipping, Inventory Control, and transportation providers to coordinate the efficient movement of materials from manufacturing through final delivery. This roleis responsible for load planning, transportation management, freight optimization, shipment scheduling, carrier relationships,logisticspersonnel, and overall delivery performance while ensuring compliance with safety, transportation, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily with Production Managers, Supervisors, and Project Managers to ensure fabricated steel,PEMB components, and all related hardwareare shippedin accordance with customer schedules and project milestones.
• Develop shipment schedules that align with fabrication, welding, blasting, painting, and final assembly completion dates.
• Coordinate project-specific load sequencing to ensure materials arrive at customer job sites in the proper order for erection and installation.
• Develop load plans that maximize trailerutilizationwhile ensuring product protection, transportation compliance, and safe loading practices.
• Review production schedules and shipment priorities daily toidentifyrisks that mayimpactcustomer delivery commitments.
• Collaborate withcross-functionalteamsregardingshipment requirements, customer specifications, special loading instructions, and transportation constraints.
• UtilizeStrumisand other company systems to manage shipment status, inventory visibility, shipping transactions, and project delivery requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to resolve production, inventory, transportation, or customer issues that may delay shipments.
• Provide regularshipment status updates, transportation timelines, and delivery information.
• Establish andmaintainrelationships with freight brokers, transportation carriers, andlogisticspartners to ensure reliable service and competitive pricing.
• Monitor freight costs and transportation performance whileidentifyingopportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement.
• Investigate shipping discrepancies, transportation claims, damaged freight, and delivery issues todetermineroot causes and corrective actions.
• Ensureall shipping documentation, bills of lading, packing lists, certificates, and project documentation areaccurateand complete.

Qualifications:

• Experience:Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience inlogistics, transportation, shipping, supply chain, or operations management within a manufacturing, structural steel, construction materials, or heavy industrial environment.
• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Transportation Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalentexperiencemay be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managinglogistics, shipping, warehouse, transportation, or material handling personnel.
• Experience coordinating flatbed, step-deck, oversized, overweight, or specialized freight shipments preferred.
• Experience supporting structural steel, pre-engineered metal building (PEMB), construction materials, or project-based manufacturing operations strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of transportation operations, freight management, load planning, carrier management, andlogisticscoordination.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation compliance requirements, oversized load permitting, and freight documentation.
• Understanding ofstructural steel fabrication, production scheduling, material flow, and project-based manufacturing environments preferred.
• ExperienceutilizingERP systems, transportation management systems (TMS), inventory systems, andlogisticssoftware. Experience withStrumisor similar manufacturing ERP systems preferred.
• Advancedproficiencywith Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and data analysis.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Ability to build andmaintainproductive relationships with customers, transportation providers, freight brokers, and business partners.
• Ability to work flexible hours when necessary to support customer delivery requirements, production schedules, and transportation deadlines.

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday,8:00am –5:00pm

Allied Steel Buildings and Allied Fabricators L.L.C.arefully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. Weprovidea work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.