Logistics Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead the logistics operations at our manufacturing facility in Pittsburgh. You will drive inbound/outbound movements, optimize freight, and partner with procurement, production and customer service to align with schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in transportation, inventory, and warehouse management, and a track record of cost-saving process improvements within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, logistics, business admin, or related field.
• 5+ years in logistics or supply chain, manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of transportation management and inventory systems.
• Proven leadership to train and manage teams.
• Experience negotiating with freight carriers and 3PLs.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) and MS Office.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement logistics strategies for timely delivery.
• Manage inbound and outbound transportation, vendor coordination, freight optimization.
• Oversee warehouse operations: inventory control, shipping, receiving, storage.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and customer service.
• Monitor KPIs and identify areas for improvement.
• Negotiate contracts with freight carriers and 3PLs.
• Ensure compliance with transportation and storage regulations.
• Lead, train, and mentor logistics and warehouse staff.
• Develop and maintain logistics budgets and identify cost savings.

Skills

Transportation management

Vendor coordination

3PL relationships

Cross-functional planning

ERP systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Logistics Manager to oversee and manage the logistics operations of our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the supply chain. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of logistics in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to optimize processes to support production and delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement logistics strategies to ensure timely delivery of materials and products.
• Manage the inbound and outbound transportation of goods, including vendor coordination and freight optimization.
• Oversee warehouse operations including inventory control, shipping, receiving, and storage.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and customer service teams to support manufacturing schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data to identify areas for improvement.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with freight carriers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to transportation and storage.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of logistics and warehouse staff.
• Develop and maintain logistics budgets, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or service.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage logistics operations across transportation, warehousing, inventory control, shipping, and receiving.
• Lead freight optimization, vendor coordination, carrier management, and 3PL relationships.
• Support manufacturing schedules through cross-functional planning with procurement, production, and customer service.
• Track KPIs, manage logistics budgets, and identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in logistics or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of transportation management, inventory systems, warehouse operations, and material flow.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to train, mentor, and manage logistics or warehouse teams.
• Experience negotiating with freight carriers, vendors, and third-party logistics providers.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal transportation and storage regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Background supporting production planning, manufacturing schedules, or plant-level supply chain operations.
• Experience developing logistics budgets and identifying measurable cost-saving opportunities.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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