Logistics Site Manager

Gables Search Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gables Search Group is seeking a Logistics Site Manager to oversee a distribution facility's operations in the United States. This role leads warehouse and transportation activities, drives continuous improvements, and ensures safety and compliance while delivering service excellence.

You will manage a diverse team, coordinate with 3PL/NVOCC partners, optimize inventory, and leverage ERP/WMS/TMS tools to monitor performance and cut costs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics management and warehouse operations.
• Strong leadership capabilities and team management experience.
• Experience with ERP/WMS/TMS and data analytics.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance in distribution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, and order fulfillment to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
• Manage transportation planning and fleet management activities, coordinating with third-party logistics providers (3PL) and NVOCC partners to optimize freight movement.
• Implement process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean methodologies and continuous improvement strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve service levels.
• Monitor profit and loss statements related to logistics activities; develop budgets, control costs, and identify areas for financial optimization.
• Lead supply chain management efforts by coordinating demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory control to meet customer requirements effectively.
• Supervise warehouse staff and logistics teams; foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance through effective managerial communication.
• Utilize ERP systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and supply chain analytics tools to monitor operations, analyze data, and inform decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with shipping & receiving regulations, freight documentation standards, and safety protocols across all distribution activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, production planning, and distribution to streamline processes and improve overall supply chain performance.
• Prepare reports on operational metrics such as inventory levels, distribution efficiency, and freight costs; recommend strategic adjustments based on data insights.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics management

Lean methodologies

ERP/WMS/TMS

3PL coordination

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Logistics Site Manager to oversee the comprehensive operations of our distribution facility. This pivotal role involves managing all aspects of warehouse and transportation activities, ensuring seamless supply chain execution, optimizing inventory control, and driving continuous process improvements.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, extensive experience in logistics management, and a strategic mindset to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining safety and compliance standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse team in a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence in distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, and order fulfillment to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
• Manage transportation planning and fleet management activities, coordinating with third-party logistics providers (3PL) and NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) partners to optimize freight movement.
• Implement process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean methodologies and continuous improvement strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve service levels.
• Monitor profit and loss statements related to logistics activities; develop budgets, control costs, and identify areas for financial optimization.
• Lead supply chain management efforts by coordinating demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory control to meet customer requirements effectively.
• Supervise warehouse staff and logistics teams; foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance through effective managerial communication.
• Utilize ERP systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and supply chain analytics tools to monitor operations, analyze data, and inform decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with shipping & receiving regulations, freight documentation standards, and safety protocols across all distribution activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, production planning, and distribution to streamline processes and improve overall supply chain performance.
• Prepare reports on operational metrics such as inventory levels, distribution efficiency, and freight costs; recommend strategic adjustments based on data insights.

Skills

• Extensive experience in warehouse supervision, distribution operations, and logistics management.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, dispatch, or fleet operations
• Strong understanding of profit & loss management within a logistics context.
• Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives using Lean principles or similar methodologies.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expertise in transportation planning, freight management (including NVOCC), demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain analytics.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with team management skills focused on motivation and development.
• Excellent managerial communication skills capable of coordinating across departments and external partners.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices, warehouse operations standards, and shipping & receiving procedures.
• Ability to analyze complex logistics data for continuous process optimization.
• Familiarity with 3PL providers' operations as well as transportation regulations relevant to global supply chains.