Logistics & Shipping Manager

Keithly-Williams Seeds Inc.; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keithly-Williams Seeds Inc. in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Logistics Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee inbound and outbound plant transportation and related shipping activities for the Yuma operation.

The role works closely with sales, growers, drivers, and operations to ensure safe, accurate, compliant, and timely deliveries. You will direct assigned personnel, maintain transportation and inventory records, and ensure compliance with DOT, permits, inspections, and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; experience may substitute.
• Five years in logistics/transportation or related field; substitution allowed.
• Experience coordinating drivers, schedules, records, and regulatory docs preferred.
• Supervisory or lead experience preferred; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee inbound and outbound plant transportation and shipping.
• Work closely with sales, growers, drivers, and operations to ensure timely deliveries.
• Direct assigned personnel and maintain transportation and inventory records.
• Ensure compliance with transportation, permits, inspection, and documentation standards.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Logistics coordination

Load planning

Shipment documentation

Inventory control

Driver scheduling

Leadership / supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Five years of progressively responsible logistics, transportation, nursery, agriculture, or comparable operational experience may substitute for the preferred degree

Prior experience coordinating drivers, shipment schedules, loading crews, transportation records, and regulatory documentation strongly preferred

Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred

Current Commercial Drivers License preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transportation management system

Email & calendars

Job description

Position Summary

The Logistics Manager plans, coordinates, and oversees inbound and outbound plant transportation and related shipping activities for the Yuma operation. This position works closely with sales personnel, sales coordinators, growers, drivers, contractors, and operational teams to support safe, accurate, compliant, and timely deliveries. The role also directs assigned personnel, maintains transportation and inventory records, and helps ensure compliance with company requirements and applicable transportation, permit, inspection, and documentation standards.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible logistics, transportation, nursery, agriculture, or comparable operational experience may substitute for the preferred degree.
• Prior experience coordinating drivers, shipment schedules, loading crews, transportation records, and regulatory documentation strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Current Commercial Drivers License preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing

• Working knowledge of logistics coordination, load planning, shipment documentation, inventory control, and driver scheduling.
• Ability to read, interpret, record, and reconcile operational data accurately and consistently.
• Basic mathematical skills, including calculating quantities and interpreting simple charts or reports.
• Working proficiency with email, calendars, word processing, spreadsheets, and other company systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple time-sensitive shipments, respond to changing conditions, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of DOT, electronic logging device, vehicle-file, permit, and inspection requirements applicable to assigned operations.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. A valid CDL issued by the employee’s state of residence is required when operating vehicles for which a CDL is legally required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and use company information and systems appropriately.

This is a full-time year-round career position. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a position in one of the fastest growing sectors of agribulture.