Logistics Manager

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

Job summary

Moveras in Phoenix seeks a Logistics Manager to oversee movement, storage, and distribution across the organization, ensuring on-time delivery and accurate inventory.

You will lead shipping, receiving, warehouse, and logistics teams, develop efficient processes, partner with Purchasing and Production, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring OSHA and DOT compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of logistics, warehouse, supply chain, or operations experience.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage shipping, receiving, warehouse, and logistics operations.
• Develop and maintain efficient processes for movement of materials and finished goods.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation with carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal departments.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate movement and documentation.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with freight carriers and logistics vendors.
• Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Track logistics KPIs including on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and productivity.
• Partner with Purchasing, Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure material availability.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other safety requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop logistics and warehouse employees.
• Support ERP/WMS systems and ensure accurate transactions and data.
• Participate in strategic planning related to supply chain, inventory, warehousing, and transportation.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Analytics

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Business

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Position SummaryThe Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing the movement, storage, and distribution of materials and finished products throughout the organization. This role manages logistics operations, inventory flow, transportation, warehousing, and shipping/receiving while ensuring products and materials are delivered safely, efficiently, accurately, and on time.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage shipping, receiving, warehouse, and logistics operations.Develop and maintain efficient processes for the movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods.Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation with carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal departments.Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate inventory movement and documentation.Manage warehouse organization, space utilization, and material flow.Manage orders for shared lines between sites and strategic stockEnsure shipments are prepared accurately and delivered according to customer requirements.Negotiate and manage relationships with freight carriers and logistics vendors.Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction.Track logistics KPIs including on-time delivery, freight costs, inventory accuracy, shipping accuracy, and productivity.Partner with Purchasing, Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure material availability and timely order fulfillment.Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous-improvement initiatives.Establish and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, DOT regulations, and other applicable transportation and safety requirements.Lead, coach, and develop logistics and warehouse employees.Manage staffing, scheduling, performance, and employee development within the logistics function.Investigate shipping, receiving, inventory, and transportation issues and implement corrective actions.Support ERP/WMS systems and ensure accurate transactions and data.Participate in strategic planning related to supply chain, inventory, warehousing, and transportation.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.5+ years of logistics, warehouse, supply chain, or operations experience.Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.Experience managing teams and operational processes.Strong knowledge of inventory management, transportation, warehousing, and distribution.Experience with ERP/WMS systems.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and leadership abilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Typical KPIsOn-time shipment/deliveryFreight cost per shipmentInventory accuracyOrder/shipping accuracyWarehouse productivityInventory turnsDock-to-stock timeTransportation utilizationDamage/return rates