Logistics Manager – Allendale Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead all aspects of logistics operations in the Allendale, MI area. The role offers a salary range of $82,000 to $127,000 per year, depending on experience, and requires coordinating with carriers, managing warehouse staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in logistics within manufacturing, strong Excel and ERP familiarity, and the ability to drive cost reductions while leading a small team in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of logistics or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with transportation management and warehouse systems.
• Experience negotiating freight rates and carrier relationships.
• Strong Excel skills for cost reporting.
• Ability to lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities to reduce freight spend.
• Supervise warehouse and logistics staff and set daily work priorities.
• Resolve delivery delays, damaged shipments, and supplier issues.
• Maintain compliance with safety, import, and export regulations.
• Plan and schedule inbound and outbound shipments to meet production and customer needs.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and third party logistics providers.
• Track inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies in warehouse records.
• Manage shipping documentation, including bills of lading and customs paperwork.

Skills

TMS knowledge

WMS knowledge

Freight negotiation

Excel skills

Leadership

Inventory reporting

Cost reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

APICS

Job description

Job Description:

Logistics Manager | Allendale, MI

Salary Range: $82,000 – $127,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a logistics manager? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Allendale area seeking experienced Logistics Managers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Logistics Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Allendale in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Allendale area seeking Logistics Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities to reduce freight spend.
• Supervise warehouse and logistics staff and set daily work priorities.
• Resolve delivery delays, damaged shipments, and supplier issues.
• Maintain compliance with safety, import, and export regulations.
• Plan and schedule inbound and outbound shipments to meet production and customer needs.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and third party logistics providers.
• Track inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies in warehouse records.
• Manage shipping documentation, including bills of lading and customs paperwork.

Recommended Qualifications

• Working knowledge of transportation management and warehouse management systems.
• Experience negotiating freight rates and managing carrier relationships.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with inventory and cost reporting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a small team.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Five or more years of logistics or supply chain experience in manufacturing.

Bonus Qualifications

• APICS or similar supply chain certification.
• Experience with international shipping and customs compliance.
• Familiarity with lean or continuous improvement methods.
• Background in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Bilingual communication skills for supplier and carrier contacts.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Transportation Manager, Warehouse Manager, Materials Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Supply Chain Coordinator, Inventory Manager, Freight Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Distribution Manager

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Inventory Lean Six Sigma Supply Chain Access Support Freight Six Sigma Operations Logistics ERP Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Supply Supply Chain Management Shipping Transportation Data Analytics Continuous Improvement SAP Analytics Manufacturing Regulations Oracle Administration Preparation Planning Business Training Management

Salary Package:

$ 82,000.00 – 127,000.00 (US Dollar)