Logistics Operations Manager

LHH; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Conway, SC is seeking a Planning, Scheduling & Logistics Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, materials management, inventory, warehousing, and logistics operations. This role ensures materials and finished goods flow efficiently while aligning capacity with demand and delivery commitments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing supply chain, production planning, materials management, inventory optimization, and logistics, with leadership to drive

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, materials management, logistics, or inventory management within manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute production schedules against demand and capacity.
• Strong understanding of materials planning, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics processes.
• Experience managing and improving supply chain and manufacturing KPIs, including OTIF.
• Ability to identify and resolve shortages, capacity and scheduling issues.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning, scheduling, materials management, warehousing, and logistics functions.
• Develop and maintain achievable production schedules based on capacity, material availability, demand, and delivery commitments.
• Manage flow of raw materials, components, WIP, and finished goods to support production.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining material availability and customer service objectives.
• Drive OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance through planning, inventory management, and schedule execution.
• Ensure daily SQDCIP targets are achieved via Tier II management, escalation, and issue resolution.
• Monitor KPIs across planning, logistics, inventory, and operations and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate shortages, capacity constraints, scheduling conflicts, and disruptions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
• Lead inventory optimization and continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, efficiency, and working capital.
• Develop, coach, and engage team members fostering accountability and operational excellence.

Skills

Production planning

Production scheduling

Supply chain

Materials management

Logistics

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

JD Edwards

KPI management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Location: Conway, SC | Travel to Pageland, SC as needed

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Planning, Scheduling & Logistics Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, materials management, inventory, warehousing, and logistics operations. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring materials and finished goods flow efficiently through the operation while aligning production capacity with customer demand and delivery commitments.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing supply chain, production planning, materials management, inventory optimization, and logistics, along with the leadership skills to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production planning, scheduling, materials management, warehousing, and logistics functions.
• Develop and maintain achievable production schedules based on capacity, material availability, customer demand, and delivery commitments.
• Manage the flow of raw materials, components, work-in-process, and finished goods to support production requirements.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining material availability and supporting customer service objectives.
• Drive OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance through effective planning, inventory management, and schedule execution.
• Ensure daily SQDCIP targets are achieved through effective Tier II management, escalation, and problem resolution.
• Monitor planning, logistics, inventory, and operational KPIs, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions when targets are not achieved.
• Proactively identify and mitigate material shortages, capacity constraints, scheduling conflicts, and production disruptions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Lead inventory optimization and continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, efficiency, working capital, and operational performance.
• Develop, coach, and engage team members while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, production scheduling, supply chain, materials management, logistics, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing production schedules against customer demand and manufacturing capacity.
• Strong understanding of materials planning, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics processes.
• Experience managing and improving supply chain and manufacturing KPIs, including OTIF.
• Ability to identify and resolve material shortages, capacity constraints, and production scheduling issues.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading, coaching, or developing team members.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• JD Edwards experience is highly preferred/a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:

Production Planning | Production Scheduling | Materials Management | Supply Chain Management | Demand Planning | Inventory Management | Inventory Control | Logistics | Warehousing | MRP | ERP | JD Edwards | Manufacturing Operations | Capacity Planning | OTIF | Continuous Improvement | S&OP