Logistics Manager

Staffmark; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffmark, a Japan-headquartered food manufacturer with Phoenix operations, is seeking a hands-on Logistics Manager reporting to the President. This full-time, on-site role directs inbound/outbound logistics, transports, and inventory to support production and customer demand, and collaborates with production planning to keep the supply chain efficient.

You'll drive ERP upgrades, manage freight costs, and lead a team to ensure food safety and timely deliveries.

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

Logistics

Supply chain

Production planning

Warehouse management

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

On-site work

Tools

BatchMaster

Aptean ERP

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 include but are not limited
to

• 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)