Logistics & Shipping Operations Lead

Hohmann & Barnard

Trussville (AL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Hohmann & Barnard Inc. in Trussville, AL, is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Manager to lead warehouse, shipping, receiving, and transportation operations, driving safe, accurate, and cost-effective material movement.

You will develop schedules, optimize layouts, and oversee inventory reconciliations while collaborating with customers, carriers, and internal teams. The role requires 5+ years supervising related operations, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), and strong knowledge of WMS/TMS

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Five or more years of progressive experience supervising warehouse, shipping, receiving, or transportation operations.
Strong knowledge of warehouse management, inventory control, distribution processes, and operational best practices.
Experience managing LTL, flatbed, full-truckload, and multi-stop transportation requirements.
Proven ability to negotiate freight rates, contracts, and service terms with carriers, brokers, and 3PLs.
Proficiency with transportation management systems, warehouse management systems, and related shipping, tracking, and reporting tools.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, motivate, and hold teams accountable for safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost performance.
Strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of best-in-class warehouse, shipping, receiving, and transportation services that strengthen the customer delivery experience.
Strategically manage shipping and receiving operations in alignment with company policies, business objectives, and service expectations.
Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and performance oversight for all shipping and receiving personnel.
Develop work schedules, assign resources, establish priorities, and evaluate results to support safe and efficient operations.
Design and maintain effective warehouse layouts and material-flow processes to maximize space utilization, productivity, and safety.
Oversee stock control and inventory reconciliation, ensuring accurate transactions and alignment with applicable data-management systems.
Ensure incoming and outgoing products are inspected and verified for conformance with quality, quantity, packaging, and documentation requirements.
Plan and coordinate transportation activities, including LTL, flatbed, full-truckload, and multi-stop shipments.
Evaluate freight rates, accessorial charges, transit times, carrier capacity, and service performance to select the most effective transportation solutions.
Negotiate freight rates, contracts, and service terms with carriers, brokers, and 3PLs while maintaining productive business relationships.
Use transportation management systems and related technology to plan loads, obtain rates, tender freight, track shipments, manage documentation, and analyze transportation performance.
Monitor carrier and 3PL performance, address service failures and freight claims, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and cost control.
Gather feedback and monitor the quality and effectiveness of warehouse and transportation services.
Develop, coordinate, and enforce operational policies, standard work, and procedures that support consistent execution and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with all applicable warehousing, material-handling, shipping, transportation, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain high standards of health, safety, housekeeping, hygiene, and security throughout the operation.
Collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, carriers, 3PL partners, and internal cross-functional teams.
Maintain reporting tools that clearly communicate warehouse and transportation KPIs, including inventory control, labor utilization, transactional accuracy, fulfillment, freight cost, on-time delivery, and carrier performance.