Logistics Manager - Supply Chain Optimization & Leadership

Communications & Power Industries (CPI); Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is seeking a Logistics Manager to design, implement, and optimize logistics strategies that move goods efficiently, reduce costs, and boost supply chain performance.

The role requires a dynamic leader with strong analytical and decision‑making abilities, proven track record in operations excellence, and the ability to oversee domestic and international shipments, carrier negotiations, and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of related experience.
• AA degree or certification in related area preferred.
• Expert in scheduling techniques and prioritization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of export compliance regulations.
• Proficient in enterprise software tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs or supports the physical or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment
• Monitors and coordinates shipping activities, maintain daily status for work area activities, and ensure adherence to scheduling requirements
• Coordinates and consolidates domestic and international systems to support shipments
• Ensure lowest cost transportation by analyzing company and customer needs, researching transportation methods and auditing carrier costs and performances
• Identifies and develops processes to reduce bottlenecks and cycle time
• Uses effective communication skills to work with teams on issues and team conflicts
• Assists in the development and execution of processes and procedures
• Champions change and acts to support change when directed by management
• May gather data for internal audits and participate in audits
• Actively develops continuous improvement strategies
• Provides new and current training, mentoring, and team building
• May act as a team lead for group activities and for both internal and external customer inquiries
• Sets and works toward team goals and schedule and prioritize work for team members as job requires
• Performs specialized project tasks & assignments of a more complex nature
• May possess specialized certifications such as IATA, 49CFR
• Interprets laws, rules, and regulations regarding shipping of exports and hazardous shipments
• Must possess knowledge of export compliance regulations and the ability to obtain required certification upon hire

Skills

Team leadership

Scheduling

Organization

Communication

Customer service

Collaboration

Enterprise software

Adaptability

Project leadership

Problem solving

Training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA Degree or certification

Job description

Communications & Power Industries (CPI) is seeking a Logistics Manager to design, implement, and optimize logistics strategies that move goods efficiently, reduce costs, and boost supply chain performance.

The role requires a dynamic leader with strong analytical and decision‑making abilities, proven track record in operations excellence, and the ability to oversee domestic and international shipments, carrier negotiations, and compliance.