Logistics Manager

Staffmark Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Travel expense reimbursement or a car/

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Logistics Manager for its Phoenix operation, reporting to senior leadership. The role manages inbound/outbound logistics, carriers, and freight costs while partnering with Purchasing to ensure timely material flow and production planning.

This hands-on, on-site leadership position requires strong analytical and organizational skills to optimize supply chain performance. Responsibilities include overseeing warehouse activities, tracking KPIs, and driving cost-saving

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, production planning, or warehouse management.
• Experience managing freight carriers, transportation costs, and carrier relationships.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, receiving, shipping, and FIFO requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work fully on-site in Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, transportation providers, and freight costs.
• Partner with Purchasing on receiving, inventory management, and supplier deliveries.
• Maintain FIFO practices and inventory accuracy for raw materials and finished goods.
• Coordinate with Production Planning to keep materials available and production on schedule.
• Support Customer Service with shipment scheduling and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor customer orders, shipping accuracy, and shipping documentation.
• Coordinate warehouse traffic flow, dock schedules, and carrier pickups and deliveries.
• Track logistics KPIs and lead cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and transportation requirements.
• Support the transition to a new ERP system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Logistics leadership

On-site work

Vendor management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title: Logistics Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Classification: Full-Time, Direct-Hire

Work Schedules: Monday through Friday, 100% on-site

Summary: A growing Japan-headquartered manufacturer of food products is looking for a Logistics Manager for its expanding Phoenix operations. Reporting directly to the President, the Logistics Manager oversees the flow of raw materials and finished goods to support production and customer demand. They will manage transportation and work closely with production planning to keep supply chain operations efficient. This high-visibility role suits a hands-on logistics leader who wants to grow with the company, including through its upcoming ERP system upgrade. The company offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and sick leave, and travel expense reimbursement or a vehicle allowance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, transportation providers, and freight costs
• Partner with Purchasing on receiving, inventory management, and supplier deliveries
• Maintain FIFO practices and inventory accuracy for raw materials and finished goods
• Coordinate with Production Planning to keep materials available and production on schedule
• Support Customer Service with shipment scheduling and customer delivery requirements
• Monitor customer orders, shipping accuracy, and shipping documentation
• Coordinate warehouse traffic flow, dock schedules, and carrier pickups and deliveries
• Track logistics KPIs and lead cost-saving and process improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and transportation requirements
• Support the transition to a new ERP system

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, production planning, or warehouse management
• Experience managing freight carriers, transportation costs, and carrier relationships
• Working knowledge of inventory control, receiving, shipping, and FIFO requirements
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work fully on-site in Phoenix, AZ

Preferred

• Experience in food manufacturing supply chain operations
• Experience with BatchMaster and/or Aptean ERP, or with an ERP implementation
• Familiarity with food safety and quality standards (FSMA, HACCP, SQF or similar)

About Us

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