Logistics Manager – Byron Center Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Logistics Manager for opportunities with manufacturers in and around Byron Center, MI. This role focuses on controlling costs, optimizing warehousing and transportation, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree and have 5+ years in manufacturing logistics, with ERP familiarity and leadership ability. Salary ranges from $89,000 to $135,000 depending on experience; on-site work in Byron Center area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• Five or more years of logistics or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Track inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies in warehouse records.
• Manage shipping documentation, including bills of lading and customs paperwork.
• 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.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in business/Logistic

5+ years logistics/manufacturing

Transportation management

Warehouse management systems

Freight rate negotiation

Carrier relationships

Excel skills

Inventory & cost reporting

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

Logistics Manager | Byron Center, MI

Salary Range: $89,000 – $135,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as a logistics manager? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Byron Center 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 Byron Center in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Byron Center 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

• Track inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies in warehouse records.
• Manage shipping documentation, including bills of lading and customs paperwork.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Five or more years of logistics or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

• Supply Chain Manager
• Distribution Manager
• Transportation Manager
• Warehouse Manager
• Materials Manager
• Logistics Supervisor
• Supply Chain Coordinator
• Inventory Manager
• Freight 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
• Supply
• Chain
• Cost
• Reduction
• Access
• Support
• Freight
• Operations
• Logistics
• ERP
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Inventory
• Control
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Supply
• Supply
• Chain
• Management
• Transportation
• SAP
• Manufacturing
• Oracle
• Suppliers
• Materials
• Administration
• Preparation
• Software
• Planning
• Business
• Training
• Management

Salary Package:

$ 89,000.00 – 135,000.00 (US Dollar)